Expertise And Understanding From Irwin Mitchell
Police forces and officers perform a crucial role in society, and for the most part perform it well. But with that role comes great responsibilities to protect and serve the public. As in similar walks of life, that duty is sometimes neglected, and can result in serious distress or injury. If you have been the victim of wrongful arrest or been injured by a police officer, you could be entitled to make a claim against the police.
At Irwin Mitchell we fight fearlessly to achieve the best outcome for your claim. We’re renowned for our understanding of the issues affecting you and your family due to an error made by the police, and we know what positive action to take to make a difference to your claim against the police.
Our lawyers offer the highest level of professionalism and expertise, combined with dedication and sensitivity.
Above all, we put you first.
Handling Actions Against The Police With Expertise And Sensitivity
If you believe that you’ve been subject to police negligence, Irwin Mitchell can help you pursue a civil claim against the police force for compensation or damages.
We have pursued a number of high profile cases in the past by those who have been mistreated by the police, including wrongful arrests and the misuse of taser guns by the police.
Previous clients have often been protestors, using their right to peaceful protest when they get caught up in the affray of police intervention. Alternatively, they may be the subject of wrongful arrest with very little knowledge of the charges being put to them.
Regardless of the reason they approach us for help, as a skilled and experienced team within the UK’s first human rights unit, we are able to assist with genuinely outstanding service, support and advice.
Irwin Mitchell can support you in cases of wrongful arrest, claims relating to excessive force, or allegations of police negligence.
We can also help you if you feel that the police may have violated your rights through the abuse or misuse of ‘stop and search’ procedures.
Proven Expertise In Actions Against The Police
Irwin Mitchell is also one of the largest and most experienced personal injury law firms in the country.
Our team includes many of the country’s finest personal injury lawyers. They operate in highly specialised teams, offering the highest level of legal expertise in claims against the police. Some examples of our work include:
- Many high-profile legal challenges to police policy and activities
- A proven track record of pursuing successful claims against virtually every major police force in England and Wales
- Particular experience in representing protestors, such as animal welfare and environmental campaigners
- Active involvement in many major group litigation cases such as Twyford Down, Newbury, Oxford Lab and others
- We are members of the Police Action Lawyers Group (PALG) and recognised for our work in this field in Chambers UK.
Irwin Mitchell’s Commitment To Making A Difference
Irwin Mitchell’s first commitment is to you, and to achieving the best outcome for your claim.
We also have a long history of campaigning with leading organisations in numerous personal injury fields. Together with those organisations we seek improvements in health and safety, prevent accident and injury where possible, and improve the quality of life and levels of compensation for those who have suffered injury.
We have also pursued many leading legal cases in order to improve the prospects of success of claims for various forms of personal injury, and to obtain fairer compensation.