Miller Law Group has experienced civil rights attorneys that can help you hold the government accountable if your rights have been violated.

Under federal statute 42 U.S.C. § 1983, private individuals can file a civil lawsuit against a state or municipal government for violations of their constitutional rights.  This law also protects you when a state government violates federal statutory rights.  The federal government is similarly subject to suit if it violates an individual’s rights, in what is known as a Bivens action.

Like other civil lawsuits, plaintiffs who win can recover for a wide array of actual damages including the cost of medical bills, therapy, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.  These actions also allow for recovery of punitive damages and attorneys’ fees.

Some common types of civil rights claims are police misconduct and prisoners’ rights issues.

Miller Law Group has over 50 years of combined experience, with offices in North Carolina, Washington D.C., and South Carolina.

Contact Miller Law Group for a free consultation, or call 919-348-4361.