Chicago Civil Rights Attorney
The First Consultation is Free: Call (888) 412-3741
Title 42 U.S.C. Section 1983 allows citizens to hold the government and
its employees accountable for constitutional misconduct. In fact, Section
1983 lawsuits are often the only way citizens can recover from abusive
state, county, and city officials.
Common Section 1983 actions include:
Excessive Force: claims against law enforcement officers who engage in police brutality
or unreasonably use deadly force
False Arrest: claims against law enforcement officers who abuse their arrest and detention powers
Unlawful Search & Seizure: claims against law enforcement officers who unlawfully search you, your
vehicle, or your home
Failure to Intervene: claims against law enforcement officers who failed to prevent or purposely
ignored other officers' misconduct
Freedom of Speech: claims against public employers that punish or wrongfully terminate their
employees when they speak out on a matter of public concern
You may be entitled to financial compensation if your constitutional rights
were violated.
Depending on the type of misconduct and the degree of abuse, financial
compensation may include:
General damages: compensation for pain and suffering, psychological trauma, and a decrease
in the quality of your life
Special damages: compensation for past and future lost wages, medical bills, and other out-of-pocket expenses
Punitive damages: financial punishment that is intended to discourage the future misconduct
of officials who act with malice or reckless indifference to constitutional rights
Contact Thomas C. Hallock if you need a skilled and committed civil rights
attorney in Chicago.
Call the defense lawyer at (888) 412-3741.