Cleveland Lethal Force Lawyers
The law limits the circumstances under which a police officer may use deadly force (sometimes called "lethal force"). Generally, law enforcement may only use lethal force to protect him or herself, or others, from an imminent risk of death or serious physical injury, or if the suspect has committed a felony demonstrating an indifference to life and limb. An officer's use of deadly force without justification amounts to excessive force in violation of the Fourth Amendment.
The civil rights and wrongful shooting attorneys at Spangenberg Shibley & Liber thoroughly investigate police shootings to determine if the use of deadly force may constitute a civil rights violation. Consulting with leading police tactics and use of force experts, our attorneys carefully examine each situation to determine if a civil rights violation may have occurred. If so, the attorneys at Spangenberg Shibley & Liber aggressively pursue vindication on behalf of our clients.
Spangenberg Shibley & Liber's civil rights and wrongful shooting attorneys have successfully litigated unlawful shooting cases against police departments, county sheriff's agencies and other law enforcement organizations in Ohio and other states around the country. Our attorneys focus on claims against individual officers for excessive force, and when the circumstances warrant, claims against law enforcement agencies and chief officials themselves for improper training and supervision.
Wrongful shooting cases involve complex legal standards and require substantial proof to succeed. The attorneys at Spangenberg Shibley & Liber have the experience and expertise necessary to effectively litigate wrongful shooting claims against law enforcement officers, officials and agencies.
Free Consultation · Contingency Fees · Spanish and Ukrainian Interpreters
Should you file a lawsuit? You won't know until you talk to an experienced attorney. Contact us or call us at (888) 633-0360 to arrange a free, confidential consultation. You can get answers, find out what happened, and help prevent similar needless injuries from happening to other people, too.
We handle our cases on a contingency-fee basis: if we can't help you recover money damages, you won't pay attorneys' fees. When you meet with us to discuss your case, it will be with an attorney, not an investigator or paralegal. We also have Spanish and Ukrainian interpreters available. Contact us today to get us started on investigating your claim from our Cleveland headquarters.
Experienced, Sophisticated, Reputable.
For more than 65 years, the attorneys at Spangenberg Shibley & Liber have represented victims of wrongful lethal force in lawsuits throughout Ohio and beyond. Our attorneys have access to the most sophisticated technical and medical resources available to investigate and prepare your case to win. When the insurance company lawyers see our name on the lawsuit, they know it is well researched, carefully investigated and thoroughly prepared. For you, that means insurance company lawyers come to the table prepared to discuss a full and fair settlement - or we'll see them in court.
Remember, if you have a claim, there is most likely a statute of limitations clock running, after which you won't have the right to file a lawsuit. Protect your rights by contacting us today or calling us at (888) 633-0360.
