Summary
Police chases can lead to tragic outcomes, especially when they are unnecessarily prolonged, causing harm to innocent bystanders. Pratt Injury Lawyers hold police accountable in such cases.
Highlights
- Police chases often result in tragic consequences.
- Accountability is crucial when police act negligently.
- Innocent third parties frequently suffer during chases.
- There are strict rules regulating police pursuits.
- Many chases could be avoided altogether.
- Fatalities can occur from reckless police actions.
- Pratt Injury Lawyers advocate for victims of these incidents.
Transcript
Police chase cases are something we've handled a lot here at Pratt Injury Lawyers. They are usually very tragic and unfortunate.
A police chase case arises when the police negligently initiate, continue, or prolong a chase longer than they should, resulting in someone getting hurt. We see this happen frequently. There are numerous rules and regulations governing when police should and should not engage in a chase. When they pursue someone inappropriately, we hold them accountable.
Tragically, these cases often involve fatalities of innocent third parties. Either the person being chased causes harm—sometimes fatally—or the police themselves do so during the chase. In many instances, the chase should not have occurred at all.
If harm results from a chase that should not have been conducted, we will hold the police accountable.