New Jersey and Federal Civil Rights actions involve very complex areas of law, and any person who believes they may have a New Jersey or Federal Civil Rights cause of action should seek the advice of an attorney immediately. As a general overview, a New Jersey Civil Rights violation can lead to a legal cause of action against New Jersey police officers, a government employee, a governmental agency, or any individual/agency acting under color of law. Such a civil cause of action is usually brought by a plaintiff against a New Jersey police officer, their department, any supervising governmental agency, or any individual acting under color of law. A New Jersey civil rights cause of action can be brought under the New Jersey Civil Rights Act and/or the Federal Civil Rights Act.
Under the New Jersey Civil Rights Act, N.J.S.A. 10:6-1 and 2, any person who has been deprived of any substantive due process or equal protection rights, privileges or immunities secured by the Constitution or laws of the United States, or any substantive rights, privileges or immunities secured by the Constitution or laws of this State, or whose exercise or enjoyment of those substantive rights, privileges or immunities has been interfered with or attempted to be interfered with, by threats, intimidation or coercion by a person acting under color of law, may bring a civil action for damages and for injunctive or other appropriate relief.
The New Jersey Civil Rights Act was enacted to insure that people can bring claims for violations of their New Jersey and/or Federal Constitutional Rights. The Law Office of Kevin T. Flood, Esq., LLC represents clients who are making Civil Rights claims of:
- Excessive Force
- Cruel and Unusual Punishment
- Equal Protection Under the Law
- Failure to Intervene
- Failure to Protect
- Failure to Provide Timely and Adequate Medical Care
- Failure to Train
- Failure to Supervise
- Supervisory Liability
- Unlawful Arrest, Search, or Seizure
- Unlawful Policy or Custom
- Violations of Procedural Due Process Rights
- Violations of Substantive Due Process Rights
- Malicious Prosecution
The Law Office of Kevin T. Flood, Esq. LLC is experienced in helping individuals who are victims of civil rights violations under our New Jersey and United States Constitutions. Our firm has represented many individuals who have suffered physically and/or emotionally as a result of having their civil rights violated. Our firm is committed to helping any individual who has suffered from any deprivation of any civil right protected and secured by our New Jersey and United States Constitutions.
For a telephone consultation, or to set up an appointment, please contact us at (732) 387-2703 or send us an email at kevin@kevinfloodlaw.com.