South Dakota Police Brutality And Excessive Force Attorneys

Alvine Law Firm, LLP, has protected South Dakotans since 1995 and won multimillion-dollar results against powerful government entities. If police used unlawful force against you, you need attorneys who understand the injuries you carry and the legal fight ahead. We pursue civil lawsuits for financial compensation and medical access, fighting to hold law enforcement accountable for what they did.

What Is A Police Brutality Civil Lawsuit In South Dakota?

Federal civil rights law allows victims to sue police officers for unlawful force and, in certain circumstances, their departments and municipalities. A civil lawsuit is separate from any criminal case. It exists to recover compensation for the harm done to you.

Police misconduct takes many forms. TASER abuse, unjustified beatings and excessive K9 attacks have devastated victims across South Dakota. We pursue damages for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and the psychological trauma that follows.

Catastrophic Injuries Caused By Police Brutality And Excessive Force

Police brutality can permanently alter your life. Victims across South Dakota have suffered injuries including:

• Traumatic brain injury (TBI): Blunt force trauma can cause lasting cognitive damage and significant behavioral changes.
• Spinal cord injuries: Excessive force can damage the spinal cord, leading to partial or full paralysis.
• Permanent disability: Many victims permanently lose the ability to work or live independently.
• Psychological trauma: PTSD and severe depression can be just as disabling as any physical injury.

These injuries can take everything from you, and we fight to get it back.

Why You Need Fearless Attorneys To Sue A Police Department

Suing a South Dakota police department or municipality is not simple. Government entities deploy aggressive defense teams with every tool available to fight your claim, so you need attorneys who have faced those tactics before and never backed down.

Alvine Law Firm, LLP, has taken on powerful defendants and won across South Dakota, from Sioux Falls to Mitchell. Our multimillion-dollar results reflect a commitment to seeing these cases through, no matter how hard the opposition fights.

Get A South Dakota Police Brutality Attorney In Your Corner Today

You came here because someone with authority used that power to hurt you. We take every police brutality case on contingency, meaning you pay nothing unless we win. Call our office at 605-275-0808 or reach out to us online to schedule your free consultation today.