Use Of Taser Guns By The Police 

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Our police forces provide a crucial service to society, protecting us from harm. Unfortunately, like all professionals, they sometimes make mistakes, and overstep the remit of ‘reasonable force’.

If you have suffered an injury as a result of use of a taser gun, the physical and psychological consequences can be significant. They may also have occurred in conjunction with a wrongful arrest.

Experts In Actions Involving Police

Since the introduction of taser guns by the police, Irwin Mitchell have built up a successful track record in pursuing complaints about their misuse, and securing compensation.

There are a number of instances in which you can take action against the police if you have sustained taser injuries. You may be:

  • seeking an apology
  • looking to ensure the authority in question is accountable
  • seeking compensation for your taser injuries

Irwin Mitchell also has an excellent reputation in handling claims and out-of-court settlements for campaigners arrested or who have sustained taser injuries during peaceful protests. Our clients have included:

  • Environmental protestors
  • Hunt saboteurs
  • Animal rights campaigners

You might expect prosecuting the police to be difficult, if not impossible. But the law is very fair when it comes to matters of liberty and protection.

Irwin Mitchell have many years’ experience taking action against the police for malpractice in several areas, including claims that result from taser injuries. Many of our clients have been involved in high-profile legal challenges to their treatment by the police and authorities.

Working With Irwin Mitchell

Irwin Mitchell is one of the UK’s most successful and respected law firms. Offering expert legal guidance for individual clients, we are also the law firm of choice for many financial institutions in providing legal services to their customers.

We provide clear, straightforward advice and a professional, proactive service. Many legal needs can be met as they arise or planned for in advance. Others are harder to anticipate. Whatever the circumstances, our commitment to our clients is simple - a law firm for life.

Further Information

For an initial discussion, with no obligation, call 0870 1500 100 or send us an online enquiry.



£10,000 Compensation for Police Misconduct

Our client attended a football match in Grimsby and left after 20 minutes as his team were losing 2 nil.

He and a friend went to a nearby pub but it was closed. They walked back in the direction of the football club. Our client's route back took him past a police van. Without warning, a police dog leapt forward and bit his forearm. He was then kicked and punched by a police officer before being arrested. He was also struck with a police baton and charged with a public order offence.

We made a successful claim on behalf of our client against Humberside Police complaining of police misconduct in the form of false imprisonment, assault and prosecution.

The compensation claim was settled out of court for £10,000.

We have lawyers with the expertise and experience needed to help you. Choose from the list below to learn more about our experts in this area.
Name Location Job Title Telephone
Yogi Amin Sheffield Partner 0870 1500 100
Andrew Lockley Sheffield Partner 0870 1500 100
David Urpeth Sheffield Partner 0870 1500 100
Karen Codling Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield Associate Director 0870 1500 100
Katriona Swan Leeds Associate 0113 2186437
Alex Rook London Solicitor 0870 1500 100
Melissa Sharp Leeds, Sheffield Solicitor 0870 1500 100
Khalda Wali Glasgow Solicitor 0141 300 4344

   



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