Q: In rough draft summary: I was falsely arrested on July 29, 2013 and assaulted by an NYPD officer who grievously injured me after I exercised my legal right to speak after he verbally abused me after I responded to someone asking me for help, which I have the human and moral responsibility to help someone in need. The officer attacked me and slammed me against a metal fence causing immediate injury to my hand, neck, and back. The internal injuries including injury to my nerves after cutting off the circulation to my hands with the handcuffs for at least 20 minutes. I suffer from chronic and acute pain and numbness, falling asleep in my hands, forearms and feet; headaches, dizziness, and aggravated neck and back pain, ever since. Police brutality does not only mean external injuries.
The officer also intentionally hit me in the groin, which has caused chronic and acute pain and related problems. I am receiving medical treatment, including physical therapy, followed by pain management, and urology and neurology related services. Physical therapy is ongoing, while the latter two have recently been approved by my insurance. Whereas the final medical treatment is pending insurance approval.
A: David's Answer: You should be sure to file a notice of claim within 90 days of the date of the incident. I also recommend filing a complaint with the civilian complaint review board. Finally, you should schedule a consultation with a NYC Police Misconduct lawyer for a full assessment.
-- David Bliven, Bronx Civil Rights attorney (www.blivenlaw.net)
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