Mississippi Civil Rights Lawyer for Serious Physical Injuries from Law Enforcement Misconduct

If you or a loved one suffered serious, catastrophic physical injuries while in the custody of police, sheriffs, jailers, or other law enforcement agents in Mississippi, Coxwell & Associates may be able to help.

We only handle civil rights cases involving severe, documented physical injuries caused by excessive force or serious misconduct.

We do not handle complaints involving rude behavior, verbal disputes, emotional distress alone, or claims where no significant physical injury occurred.

If your case does not involve major physical harm, this firm is not the right fit.

Civil Rights Cases We Handle (Serious Injury Only)

We represent clients in cases involving catastrophic or life-altering injuries, including:

• Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
• Broken bones requiring surgical repair (jaw, facial fractures, orbital fractures)
• Permanent loss of limb or loss of limb function
• Severe internal organ damage
• Death occurring in law enforcement custody
• Serious burns or scald injuries in detention facilities
• Assaults resulting in permanent disability or disfigurement
• Severe injury from improper taser deployment (e.g., cardiac complications)
• Failure or delay in medical treatment resulting in permanent harm

Cases We Do NOT Handle

To be clear, we do not take cases involving:

• Verbal abuse or disrespect by law enforcement
• “Bad treatment” without physical injury
• Emotional distress alone
• Complaints about arrest circumstances without serious injury
• Minor bruising or temporary discomfort
• Claims where no lasting medical harm occurred

Even if an arrest felt unfair, we can only evaluate cases involving serious physical injury caused by excessive force or misconduct.

Important Case Considerations

Not every incident involving law enforcement qualifies as a civil rights case. In many situations, force used during an arrest may be legally justified depending on resistance or circumstances.

Every potential case is carefully reviewed to determine whether it meets the threshold for serious constitutional violations resulting in significant physical harm.

Why Choose Coxwell & Associates

• Experienced Attorneys: Over 70 years of combined experience representing clients in serious civil rights and personal injury cases across Mississippi.
• Direct Attorney Involvement: Work directly with attorneys, not just a case manager.
• Homegrown & Local: We are Jackson-based and deeply familiar with Mississippi courts and local law enforcement procedures.
• Results-Focused: We are dedicated to helping clients pursue justice and fair compensation for serious injuries caused by law enforcement misconduct.

Contact a Jackson, MS Civil Rights Lawyer

If you or a loved one suffered severe injuries due to police brutality or excessive force in Mississippi, contact Coxwell & Associates today to schedule a consultation. We only accept cases involving serious physical harm, so minor or non-physical claims will not be considered.