Constitutional Rights Violation Attorney in Miami, FL, Pursuing Section 1983, Due Process, and First Amendment Claims for Clients in South Florida and Nationwide
When a city police officer, a guard in state prison or county jail, or a public school official violates your rights, you have legal recourse. Through a Section 1983 claim, you can pursue justice, accountability, and financial compensation for your losses. As an experienced Miami Section 1983 claims lawyer, I fight for clients whose rights have been violated by defendants at the state and local levels of government.
Find out for yourself what makes my law firm, Forge Litigation Group, the clear choice to guide victims who have been deprived of their rights through the legal process. For a no-obligation consultation with a dedicated constitutional rights violation attorney in Miami, FL, contact me today.
What Is a Section 1983 Claim?
Section 1983 of Title 42 of the United States Code is a statute of federal law that helps protect U.S. citizens and others in the country from deprivation of their rights. This statute establishes that victims of rights violations perpetrated by state and local government officials have recourse through the civil legal system.
Through this type of claim, you can pursue financial compensation for damages that resulted from violations of your rights. The types of damages for which you could recover compensation in a Section 1983 claim include:
- Economic and non-economic compensatory damages, such as medical expenses, wage loss, emotional distress, pain and suffering, and reputational harm
- Punitive damages that may be awarded against individual government officials (but not against municipalities) to punish them for their egregious conduct and deter future violations
- Attorney’s fees and legal costs, if you win your claim
Section 1983 claims can provide additional remedies beyond financial compensation. In declaratory relief, the court declares that the government official or policy violated the Constitution, validating your assertion of rights violations. Through injunctive relief, the court may order the official or agency to either take or stop taking certain actions pertaining to the violation.
Attaining justice and recovering maximum compensation for a constitutional rights violation requires the skill, strategy, and dedication of an experienced Miami Section 1983 claims lawyer.
Types of Matters a Constitutional Rights Violation Attorney in Miami, FL, Can Assist You With
As a Miami Section 1983 claims lawyer, I fight for justice for clients who have been unlawfully deprived of their rights by officials and policies at the state and local government levels. Examples of instances that can provide grounds for a Section 1983 claim include:
- False arrest by state or city police
- Excessive force on the part of state or local police
- Unlawful search and seizure by state or local law enforcement agencies
- Police misconduct in other forms
- Denial of medical care in a county jail or state prison
- Due process violations, such as seizing property, removing children from their parents’ custody, or terminating public employees without a hearing or other established procedures
- Deprivation of First Amendment rights to freedom of speech, free exercise of religion, freedom of association, and more by government actors such as city officials or public school officials
- Unlawful retaliation by a government official against a plaintiff for exercising protected rights, such as free speech, lawful public demonstrations, and religious exercise
You know how significantly a violation of your rights can impact your life, as well as how important it is to hold government actors accountable for such violations. So do I. That’s why I’m committed to advocating tirelessly for the clients I serve.
How Forge Litigation Group Can Help
While I handle civil rights litigation cases of all kinds, I focus my practice in this area of law primarily on Section 1983 claims. I recognize that constitutional rights violations on the part of state and local government officials and policies are among the most prevalent such issues facing plaintiffs in South Florida and across the country.
Because so many matters are handled at state and local government levels, it’s not a surprise that U.S. citizens (and others in the country) are more likely to encounter a brush with state or local government actors than with federal agencies. I handle legal matters at both the state and federal levels, which makes me well-equipped to help my clients manage the complexities of these claims that are permitted under federal law but that pertain to defendants who are state government actors.
Why Choose Forge Litigation Group as Your Miami Section 1983 Claims Lawyer?
Choosing Forge Litigation Group as your Miami Section 1983 claims lawyer means retaining a legal advocate who will build your case for the possibility of a trial from the start, help you fight back against government actors who violate constitutional law, and prioritize your well-being.
A Focus on Trial Preparation in Every Case
Not every Section 1983 claim will go all the way to trial, but it’s still important to prepare for that possibility. By building every case I take on for the potential of going to court, I’m able to ensure all avenues remain open to you. Diligent case preparation puts you on the path to achieving the best possible results, whether your case resolves through negotiated settlement or a trial before a judge or jury. I take multiple civil cases to court every year, and I’m willing to take your case as far as necessary.
Dedication to Fighting for the “Little Guy”
Taking on the government in court isn’t easy, which is why you need an advocate who won’t back down. I focus my practice on fighting for the proverbial “little guy,” which often means taking legal action to hold powerful government officials accountable when their actions violate an individual’s constitutional rights. You deserve to be heard, to see the wrongdoers face accountability, and to recover the financial compensation you’re entitled to by law. That’s exactly what I will advocate for in every stage of the legal process.
An Approach That Puts Clients First
I’m willing to go the extra mile for my clients, whether that means traveling to meet you in jail or in the hospital or, in some instances, hopping on a plane to travel outside of the Miami region on very short notice. I’m comfortable traveling to investigate cases, speak with witnesses, and stand by my clients’ side as they face a judge, the government official who wrongfully deprived them of their rights, or the media. Throughout this turbulent time, I’m here to listen, to empathize, and to provide the legal support you need.
Contact a Miami Section 1983 Claims Lawyer at Forge Litigation Group Today for a consultation
Taking legal action against a government actor can be nerve-racking, especially when you’ve already experienced misconduct and rights violations by state or local government officials. But you don’t have to face the legal process alone. With a dedicated attorney on your side, advocating tirelessly for the outcome you deserve, you’re empowered to hold the government official accountable for what they have done.
Maybe you’re not sure whether you have the grounds for a successful Section 1983 claim. A consultation allows you to receive an objective assessment of your potential case, as well as get your questions about the legal process answered by a trusted professional. For help from a constitutional rights violation attorney in Miami, FL, contact Forge Litigation Group online or call 786-933-8794 today.