If you or your loved one was injured from unlawful use of pepper spray by a security guard, you may have grounds to file a security guard assault and battery lawsuit. It’s essential to find an attorney with experience in pepper spray injuries, as well as California’s laws for when chemical agents like pepper spray can be used.
Because pepper spray is so widely available, many people assume that being sprayed will not cause serious harm. However, there are cases where pepper spray can caused stroke, heart attack, or even death. This is why it’s important for victims and their families to learn about their rights and see if it’s possible to file a claim for monetary damages. Our law firm is here to help, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so call us today if you were injured by the usage of pepper spray by a security guard.
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How Dangerous is Pepper Spray?
Many people carry pepper spray in some form or another as self-defense. Thus, the general public has the impression that pepper spray is a mild chemical agent with no major side effects. The truth is, pepper spray poses a legitimate health risk, especially when it’s used unlawfully by a negligent security guard or law enforcement officer.
There are many studies, along with court cases, that show how pepper spray can result in catastrophic injuries. The ingredients in pepper spray (which can vary from one manufacture to another) can cause severe allergic reactions and other symptoms that require immediate medical attention. This is due to the fact that most forms of pepper spray have inflammatory properties that can cause the person to stop breathing, go into cardiac arrest, or have a stroke.
As someone that was illegally pepper sprayed by security at a store, apartment building, bar, or anywhere else, you may have the right to sue the business owner for monetary damages. To learn about the payments you can recover from a pepper spray injury lawsuit, contact the lawyers of Normandie Law Firm.
Deadline to File a Pepper Spray Injury Claim
Remember that you have a limited amount of time to sue a negligent party for causing you bodily harm and/or emotional trauma. For the most part, that time period is 2 years, starting from whenever the injury occurred. In the event you are suing for the death of a loved one from a pepper spray attack, you must file a wrongful death lawsuit within 2 years of the date of death.
Right now, 2 years may seem like a good amount of time, but it’s very easy to let the days slip by and end up running out of time to file a claim for compensation. Additionally, waiting to sue the at fault party means it will take longer to recover your medical bills and other expenses that occurred as a result of being unlawfully pepper sprayed.
Suing for Pepper Spray Attacks of Government Property
Let’s face it; it’s impossible to step into any government building without being stopped by a security guard at some point. And sometimes, you run into individuals who are overly aggressive or lack the patience and training to deal with members of the public. These security guards may resort to using pepper spray to subdue someone or keep them from leaving the premises. Or, they may simply be angry at the person and want to retaliate against them.
As the victim of injuries caused by a government employee, you will need to file a claim against the entity in charge, which may be a city or county government, the State of California, a public school district, or the federal government. Government claims have a deadline of
6 months, no matter the circumstance. Thus, you will lose the right to receive compensation if you do not submit a liability claim with the appropriate agency within 6 months from the incident.
Advice and guidance from a government liability attorney is crucial to obtaining the payment you deserve, so contact us right away if you were pepper sprayed by a security guard without legal justification.
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Pepper spray can be an effective tool when you are in a dangerous situation, but it can be easily misused by security guards, bouncers, store employees, and other people we encounter throughout our lives. As a result, you or someone you know may be left with serious health conditions that compromise the quality of your life.
An unlawful use of pepper spray attorney here at Normandie Law Firm can talk to you about your rights and the available legal options. If you would like to file an assault and battery lawsuit with help from our legal experts, we will provide you with the Zero Fee Guarantee. Under this plan, we promise that you will never pay upfront for the cost of legal services. Our fees are recovered at the end of your case, and only if you get paid from a successful claim. That means you owe us absolutely nothing if we don’t recover your settlement.
For a free case evaluation on your right to sue for being pepper sprayed by a security guard, contact us today.
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