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Types of Cases Handled by Brain Injury Lawyers

12th November 2011
Last year approximately 1.5 million people suffered from brain injury, with resultant death or disability to both adults and children. Brain injury lawyers represent victims of moderate to severe brain injury caused by negligence of a medical professiona...
Author: Duffyduffy
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Illinois Police Misconduct Cases

12th October 2009
Police misconduct is defined as any unprofessional actions made by an officer that result in a wrongful conviction or denial of rights to the injured party. Police misconduct may include police brutality, false arrest, racial profiling, falsified evidence...
Author: Charlie
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How An Unlawful Arrest Plaintiff Can Get A Lawsuit Settlement Funding?

02nd March 2009
No- Risk Lawsuit Funding For Wrongful Arrest Plaintiffs If you are the plaintiff in a false arrest or wrongful arrest lawsuit and represented by an attorney and were a victim of either of these: wrongful or false arrest or police brutality, unlawful ar...
Author: Paul Sherman
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What is Police Brutality?

15th December 2008
Police Brutality (or Misconduct) is a use of excessive force by a law enforcement agent. An experienced Michigan police brutality attorney can protect and defend your rights against this form of injustice. While many people feel even an appropriate amount...
Author: babwebstar
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Battery on a Peace Officer

07th June 2006
Battery on a Peace Officer The crime of battery occurs with the striking of someone, with intent to harm them. . California Penal Code Section 242 states, "A battery is any willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another." It i...
Author: Darren Kavinoky