Mississippi Civil Rights Lawyer

All human beings in the United States have certain rights which may not be violated by another person or by a governmental entity. You may not be discriminated against in such settings as housing, employment and education, and must receive equal treatment under civil rights laws. Although the Civil Rights Movement specifically referred to equal rights for African-Americans, today, the term “civil rights,” is used to describe equality for all, regardless of national origin, religion, disability, sex, age or race. While most laws which both govern and regulate civil rights originate at the federal level, states may also pass civil rights laws. It is important to note that civil liberties differ from civil rights, as civil liberties are more broad-based rights and freedoms guaranteed at the federal level.

The attorneys at Coxwell & Associates focus on cases involving excessive force or abuse by law enforcement that result in serious or permanent bodily injury. If you or a loved one has suffered severe harm due to police misconduct in Mississippi, you may have a valid claim. Our team is committed to helping clients pursue justice and fair compensation in these serious matters.

Getting the Help You Need in Jackson, Mississippi Following Violations of Your Civil Rights

The attorneys at Coxwell & Associates take violations of civil rights very seriously, aggressively pursuing justice for victims of police misconduct or fraud by prosecutors or law enforcement. We have represented many clients in civil rights lawsuits, helping those seriously injured by police misconduct or police brutality. In one specific civil rights lawsuit, we obtained a verdict of $2.1 million against a Mississippi police department after a young man was brutally suffocated by officers during his arrest. In another civil rights lawsuit, officers broke a juvenile’s arm during his arrest, and our attorneys obtained a settlement in that case as well.

Coxwell & Associates Limits its Civil Rights Practice to Brutality Cases Involving Serious or Permanent Injury 

If you or a loved one has suffered serious injury, or been killed by a police office, jailer, or other state agent in the state of Mississippi, we want to help you obtain the compensation you are entitled to by filing a civil rights lawsuit on your behalf. Contact Coxwell & Associates today to schedule a consultation. For further information regarding civil rights violations in Jackson, Mississippi, see below:

• Civil Rights 
• Police Brutality 

The attorneys at Coxwell & Associates handle select cases involving excessive force by law enforcement that result in serious or permanent physical injuries. This may include instances of:

• Head trauma or brain injury
• Internal injuries or organ damage
• Injuries requiring surgery or long-term medical treatment

We do not handle cases involving minor injuries, unlawful arrests without physical injury, or emotional distress claims without significant physical harm.