Police Brutality Attorney Bronx

When Bronx police use excessive force, whether they beat you during an arrest, choke you on the sidewalk, or injure you in custody, they violate your constitutional rights and leave you with physical and emotional scars. At Lovelace Law, I hold violent officers accountable and fight for the justice and compensation you deserve.

Bronx Victims Who Refused to Stay Silent

When Officers Attack Instead of Protect

You’re thrown against a wall or car with force that knocks the wind out of you.

Before you can catch your breath, they’re punching or kicking you. You’re already restrained, but they don’t stop. Knees press into your back or neck. You struggle to breathe. Each second feels like an eternity.

Your face slams into the pavement of a Bronx street. Concrete tears at your skin. The taste of blood fills your mouth.

The violence takes many forms:

Pepper spray or taser used when you posed no threat
Fingers twisted or arms wrenched behind your back until something pops
The terror of not knowing if they’ll stop or how badly you’ll be hurt
Begging them to stop and being hit harder for it
Other officers standing by watching, doing nothing

I’m so sorry this happened to you. This was extremely unfair.

The realization hits you hard: the people supposed to protect you are hurting you. And there’s nothing you can do to make them stop.

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The Damage Excessive Force Leaves Behind

Your body tells the story first. Broken bones. Concussions. Torn ligaments. Scarring that won’t fade.

Chronic pain reminds you of the attack every single day. It’s there when you wake up. It’s there when you try to work. It’s there when you lie down at night hoping for sleep that doesn’t come.

The medical bills keep arriving. Bills for treatment of injuries police caused. You’re paying for what they did to you.

Lost wages during recovery put you behind on rent, on bills, on everything. If your injuries caused permanent disability, your ability to work or live normally is forever changed.

The psychological wounds run deeper:

Nightmares where you relive the attack in vivid detail

Panic attacks triggered by seeing patrol cars

Hypervigilance that exhausts you but won't turn off

Fear of police that makes you avoid your own neighborhood

Trust destroyed because you don't feel safe anywhere

Anger at the injustice when officers face no consequences

Your family witnessed your injuries. They saw what was done to you. Their lives changed too because of how this trauma changed you.

I hear you. I can imagine how horrible this felt. Police are supposed to use only reasonable force. Anything beyond that is a constitutional violation, and what they did to you was way beyond reasonable.

Fourth Amendment Limits on Police Violence

The Fourth Amendment prohibits excessive force during seizures and arrests. This is fundamental constitutional protection that applies to everyone.

Force must be objectively reasonable based on the circumstances. Not what officers felt like doing. Not what they claim they were scared of. What a reasonable officer would have done in that exact moment.

Let me walk you step by step through what courts consider when evaluating excessive force claims.

Critical legal principles:

Officers cannot punish you for resisting or having an attitude
Once you're restrained and compliant, continued force is typically unreasonable
The severity of the crime doesn't justify excessive force during arrest
Officers must consider whether you pose an immediate threat
They can't use force to "teach you a lesson" or retaliate
Choking, kneeing, or restricting breathing is extreme force requiring extreme justification

Beating someone who’s handcuffed is virtually never reasonable. The restraints eliminate the threat. Any force after that point becomes punishment, not law enforcement.

Even if you were being arrested legitimately, excessive force is still a rights violation. The two are separate issues. A lawful arrest doesn’t give officers permission to brutalize you.

Based on my experience working with the city, I know exactly how to prove officers crossed this line. I spent eight years as an NYPD detective and two years as a prosecutor in the Bronx District Attorney’s office, so I understand what training they receive and when they violate it.

They Had No Right to Hurt You

Police can use force to effect arrests, but that force must be reasonable and proportionate. If officers beat you, choked you, used weapons against you without justification, or continued attacking after you were subdued, they committed police brutality. Your injuries are evidence of their excessive force. I’ll document what happened, gather proof, and pursue both accountability and monetary compensation for your suffering.

Documentation starts immediately. Medical records from the emergency room. Photographs of every injury. Professional documentation at multiple stages as injuries heal and scars form.

I file FOIL requests for body camera footage from all officers present. Not just the one who attacked you. Every officer who witnessed it and did nothing.

Surveillance video from nearby businesses or city cameras often captures what really happened. I track down every possible angle.

Building proof of brutality:

Witness statements from anyone who saw the excessive force
Emergency room records documenting injuries and your statements to medical staff
Analysis of officer incident reports for inconsistencies or lies
Expert testimony on whether force used was reasonable under circumstances
Examining officers' training records and prior complaints
Medical expert assessment of injuries and whether they match officers' claims
Pattern evidence showing officer history of excessive force

I have experience with all the Bronx precincts: 40th, 41st, 42nd, 43rd, 44th, 45th, 46th, 47th, 48th, 49th, 50th, and 52nd. I know their use-of-force patterns. I know which officers have histories of violence.

Medical experts explain your injuries and whether they're consistent with what officers claim happened. Timeline reconstruction proves the force was disproportionate to any threat or resistance.

Let me be honest with you about what we can realistically expect based on my experience with the city. I'm building the strongest possible case to secure the justice you deserve.

I can help you hold NYPD financially accountable for their actions. This is about getting your dignity back.

You deserve compensation for medical expenses, both past and future. Every dollar spent treating injuries police caused. Every dollar you'll spend on ongoing treatment.

Lost wages during recovery. Lost earning capacity if injuries prevent you from doing your job the way you used to.

Full compensation includes:

Compensation for physical pain and suffering from the attack
Damages for permanent scarring, disfigurement, or disability
Emotional distress damages for trauma the attack caused
Compensation for loss of enjoyment of life
Punitive damages when officers acted with malice or reckless disregard

You can recover damages even if criminal charges against you weren't dismissed. The constitutional violation exists regardless of whether the arrest was lawful.

Let me be clear about this: you can recover damages even if you were convicted of a crime. Conviction doesn't erase your Fourth Amendment rights. Officers still can't use excessive force, and you still deserve compensation when they do.

I understand what you're going through because I've lived it from both sides. Now I fight to get you every dollar you're entitled to.

The 90-Day Notice of Claim Requirement

You must file a Notice of Claim within 90 days of the excessive force incident. This is not negotiable.

The clock starts on the date of brutality, not when you finish medical treatment. Not when you feel ready. Not when your criminal case resolves. The day it happened.

Missing this 90-day deadline permanently bars your lawsuit against NYC. Strict enforcement means courts cannot extend this deadline for any reason.

Why immediate action matters:

Criminal case timeline doesn't affect civil claim deadline
File Notice of Claim even if still receiving medical treatment
Early documentation while injuries are fresh and evidence exists
Body camera footage preservation before it's deleted
Medical records need to be gathered immediately
Witness memories are strongest right after the incident

Don’t wait to see the outcome of criminal charges. Your civil rights exist independent of any criminal case. Protecting them now doesn’t hurt your criminal defense. In fact, it often helps.

I coordinate civil rights claims with criminal defense when necessary. You shouldn’t have to choose between fighting criminal charges and protecting your right to sue for brutality.

I’m being honest with you: this deadline has destroyed more valid claims than any other factor. The city counts on victims not knowing about it or not acting fast enough.

Don’t let them get away with what they did to you because time ran out.

Bronx Excessive Force Attorneys Who Fight Back

I have a proven track record of substantial recoveries in police brutality cases. Real results for real people who suffered real harm.

My understanding of use-of-force law comes from formal legal training and from eight years inside NYPD. I know Fourth Amendment protections. I also know how officers are trained and when they violate that training.

What sets me apart:

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Experience with Bronx precincts and their violent tactics

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I know the difference between lawful force and excessive force

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Aggressive litigation against NYPD and individual officers

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Access to medical and use-of-force experts who testify effectively

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Contingency fee structure so you pay no upfront costs or attorney fees unless we win

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I handle criminal defense alongside civil rights claims when needed

I’m committed to Bronx communities who’ve suffered police violence. I’ve seen how the system is designed to protect bad cops at the expense of the people they’re supposed to serve.

I believe you. I understand what you’re going through. I fight to prove officers used excessive force and to get you the compensation you deserve.

Your life has value. Your story matters. What was done to you wasn’t acceptable, and I’m here to make sure someone answers for it.

Bronx Police Brutality Questions

Can I sue for excessive force if I was actually committing a crime?

Yes. Even if the arrest was justified, officers still cannot use excessive force. The constitutional violation is independent of whether you committed a crime. Many successful brutality plaintiffs had underlying charges. Your conduct doesn’t eliminate your Fourth Amendment rights.

What if officers claim I was resisting arrest?

I examine evidence to determine if resistance actually occurred and whether force was proportionate. Resisting doesn’t give officers a blank check to beat you. Force must still be reasonable. Body cameras often disprove resistance claims officers make to justify violence.

How do you prove the force was excessive?

Through medical records showing injury severity, video evidence, witness testimony, and expert analysis of whether force was objectively reasonable. Your injuries themselves are powerful evidence. The worse you were hurt, the stronger the case that force was excessive.

What if no one else saw what happened?

Your testimony matters and has value. Medical evidence of injuries supports your account. Body camera footage often captures what happened even without civilian witnesses. Officers’ reports sometimes contain inconsistencies I can expose. Cases can be won without independent witnesses.

What if I need medical attention while in police custody?

Best practice is to request immediate medical attention while in police custody, so you can get real-time documentation of your injuries. Officers will often try to dissuade you from going to the hospital, by telling you that it will slow down your arrest process. Although this may be true, it’s imperative that you get documentation, because proof of your injuries is how you make your case stronger. The practice of police officers dissuading you from going to the hospital is how they cover up their misconduct.

Can I sue if I didn't go to the hospital right away?

Yes, but immediate medical attention creates stronger documentation. Go to ER or doctor as soon as possible and make sure injuries are photographed. Delayed treatment doesn’t bar your claim but may complicate proof. Document injuries whenever you can.

What if the officers were never disciplined or charged?

You can still pursue a civil case. Internal NYPD discipline and criminal prosecution are separate from civil rights lawsuits. Lack of criminal charges against officers doesn’t prevent you from suing. Different standards apply in civil court, and you only need to prove your case by preponderance of evidence.

Hold Violent Officers Accountable

You have constitutional protection against excessive force. Civil rights lawsuits vindicate your rights and provide financial recovery. Free consultation. Contingency fee. 90-day deadline requires immediate action. Your pain is real and your case matters.