You Have Options if You Have Been Injured in a Police Chase

Police pursuits are risky and frequently fatal events. Every year, innocent bystanders who were unlucky enough to be in the wrong location at the lousy moment are killed or severely injured during high-speed chases. They could be caught in the crossfire if the suspect and police exchanged gunfire, or they could be walking or driving close to a chase scene.

Victims of police chases frequently sustain severe wounds like shattered bones, internal bleeding, and brain trauma. They might even die or become paralysed in some circumstances. Victims often experience mental trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder and physical damage.

It’s critical to get legal assistance if you or someone you know was hurt during a police chase. You can fight for the compensation you are entitled to with the aid of an accomplished personal injury lawyer who can help you understand your rights and options.

To ensure you receive just compensation, Cimarron Ridge Legal Group will thoroughly examine the facts of your case.

The Law of Fresh Pursuit and Colorado

“Fresh pursuit” refers to the immediate pursuit of a suspect who is allegedly guilty of a crime. The police in Colorado are required to operate within their “territorial borders” by law. As a result of the law, the state claims that “local peace officers must be informed and participate in the extraterritorial law enforcement activities of other peace officers to limit the use of their arrest authority and law enforcement efforts within the territorial limits of their authority.”

The choice of whether or not to pursue a car is left to the discretion of police officers. But if they’re not done well, these pursuits can end tragically. Police officers have a responsibility to protect those who might be harmed by their or other people’s activities at a crime scene. There may be legal action taken against an officer if, during a chase, their vehicle collides with another one, causing injury and property damage.

The police force may be held responsible in particular circumstances. Police departments may be held accountable if their inadequate training of officers or poorly designed safety measures fail to stop an emergency.

Similar to their counterparts in the commercial sector, governmental organizations are primarily responsible for the conduct of their law enforcement personnel. If a police officer’s actions are found to be risky or careless, the municipality may be held responsible if insufficient training was given to the officer before the incident.

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