A Denver Police Officer Inflicting Harm on an Innocent Man Resulting in a Lawsuit
Police officers are responsible for providing protection and keeping innocent civilian’s out of harms way. We call on them when we need help, in the event our life is placed in danger, or we need forceful assistance to alleviate a situation involving violence and injuries. What happens though, if you encounter a police officer who steps out of line, and rather than protecting you, is inflicting harm on you? A situation like this sounds like a viable matter where a highly experienced Denver, Colorado personal injury lawyer may need to step in and investigate the case.
In our hopes of believing all police officers are in this particular career field for the right reasons, occasionally a few “bad apples” come to the forefront for their wrongdoing and mistreatment placed on the public. Take Officer Choice Johnson, who worked for the Denver Police Department, and finally found himself at the end of the road for his employment career. The Denver Post reported on January 27, 2016, as a lawsuit was finalized from an incident that occurred back in July, 2014. With 18 prior complaints made about his use of excessive force, never did Officer Johnson receive any disciplinary action taken against him, as stated on the lawsuit.
The incident that finally ended Johnson’s long reign of use of force was when he assaulted Brandon Schreiber, who was out having a good time celebrating his brother’s bachelor party at a bar. Apparently, his brother may have had one too many drinks, and Johnson suggested his brother “needed to go to the city’s detox unit.” Schreiber wanted to take his brother home, however, it seems that is not the answer Officer Johnson wanted at the moment. With that, Johnson violently shoved Schreiber with two hands, resulting in him falling back on concrete stairs. Clearly, Schreiber had a personal injury case on his hands.
As if that was not enough, Officer Johnson continued with the assault leaving Schreiber with multiple painful injuries to his “shoulders, back, head and neck.” With a personal injury case like this, and a Denver officer who was never reprimanded for his prior excessive force accounts, obtaining a highly trained and qualified Denver personal injury attorney is the right representative who can provide you with ease in knowing you are in exceptional hands, and will work for your case until you achieve a satisfying outcome.
Wile Officer Johnson was only expected to receive 30 days of suspension, adding yet another number to his list of those he inflicted excessive force on, he was finally acknowledged for his misconduct and misuse of his job title, and a Civil Service Commissioner was able to overturn the suspension, resulting in him finally alleviated from his duties.
Whether you have been involved in a similar situation, or have been left with serious injuries due to someone else’s wrongful actions, the Mintz Law Firm contains a plethora of skilled and proficient Denver personal injury legal representatives who are ready to take on your case with open arms.
