Police Misconduct Lawyer in Redwood City, CA
When police officers cross the line and cause severe injuries, the impact on victims and their families can be devastating. At Moseley Collins Law, we understand the trauma and challenges you're facing. Our focus is helping people who have suffered serious injuries from police brutality in Redwood City and throughout San Mateo County. We handle cases involving catastrophic injuries like broken bones, brain damage, paralysis, and wrongful death.
What Counts as Police Misconduct?Police misconduct happens when officers step beyond their legal authority and harm citizens. This can take many forms, from using too much force during an arrest to deliberately causing injury. While most police officers do their jobs properly, when they don't, the results can be life-changing for victims.
We've seen firsthand how police brutality can turn lives upside down. Sometimes it starts with what should be a routine encounter, but ends with someone in the hospital with serious injuries. That's why we're here to help.
Types of Cases We HandleWe focus on severe injuries from police brutality, including:
- Broken bones from excessive force
- Brain injuries from weapon strikes
- Paralysis from dangerous restraint methods
- Deaths from police shootings
- Severe injuries from police dog attacks
- Serious head trauma during arrests
If you've been hurt by police in Redwood City, you can file reports with:
- San Mateo County District Attorney's Office
- Redwood City Police Department Internal Affairs Division
- San Mateo County Sheriff's Office Internal Affairs
Each of these offices handles complaints differently, and we can help guide you through the process.
Where We Help People in San Mateo CountyOur team assists victims throughout the area, including:
- Redwood City
- San Carlos
- Menlo Park
- Atherton
- Woodside
- North Fair Oaks
- Emerald Lake Hills
- West Menlo Park
- Portola Valley
- Belle Haven
Unlike some firms that handle all types of cases, we concentrate on helping people with catastrophic injuries from police brutality. This allows us to build stronger cases and better serve our clients.
Long History of SuccessOver our 40+ years helping injured clients, we've won millions in compensation. But more importantly, we've helped hundreds of families rebuild their lives after serious injuries. Our hundreds of 5-star Google reviews show our commitment to treating clients right.
No-Cost First MeetingWe offer free consultations to discuss your situation. Even if we can't take your case, we'll try to point you toward helpful resources. Just call 800-426-5546 to talk about what happened.
What to Do After Police BrutalityIf you've been seriously hurt by police in Redwood City, take these steps:
- Get medical help right away
- Take photos of all injuries
- Write down witness names and numbers
- Save any videos of what happened
- Talk to a police misconduct lawyer
Don't worry if you haven't done all these things - we can still help.
How Police Brutality Changes LivesSerious injuries from police misconduct affect everything:
- You might not be able to work again
- Medical bills pile up fast
- Many people struggle with anxiety and depression
- Daily tasks become huge challenges
- Families often face financial hardship
- Recovery can take years
When you work with our team, we:
- Look into every detail of what happened
- Find and talk to witnesses
- Figure out future medical costs
- Handle paperwork and deadlines
- Fight for fair compensation
Don't wait too long to get legal help. Evidence can disappear quickly, and there are strict deadlines for filing police misconduct claims.
Building a Strong CaseGood cases usually need:
- Complete medical records
- Injury photos
- Video if available
- Statements from people who saw what happened
- Police reports
- Expert opinions
- Internal investigation documents
While each case is different, here's what usually happens:
- We investigate thoroughly
- Gather all evidence
- Get medical proof of injuries
- Try to negotiate a fair settlement
- Go to court if needed
If you've been hurt by police brutality, you might receive money for:
- All medical costs
- Lost income
- Future medical care
- Physical pain
- Permanent injuries
- Reduced quality of life
If police brutality has left you or someone you love with serious injuries in Redwood City or nearby areas, call Moseley Collins Law at 800-426-5546. We focus only on catastrophic injury cases and will review your situation for free.
We understand how police misconduct can wreck lives. While we can't make promises about results or give legal advice before we represent you, we can discuss what happened and help you figure out what to do next.
Remember: We only take cases involving serious injuries from police brutality. For other civil rights issues, we know other lawyers who can help.
Standing Up for What's RightWhen police brutality causes catastrophic injuries, someone needs to hold them accountable. At Moseley Collins Law, we help victims put their lives back together while fighting for justice.
Because we focus on serious police brutality cases and have spent decades helping injured people, we know how to handle these challenging cases effectively.
Don't try to handle this alone. Call us at 800-426-5546 to talk about your case and learn about your options. We're here to help people in Redwood City and all of San Mateo County get justice after police brutality.