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Injured by Police in Canada

by Clark
(Delta, British Columbia)

My personal injury involves the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

While being booked in for an old charge dating back in 2001, the R.C.M.P used unnecessary force, due to this my leg was broken just below the knee cap.

What can I do to make them pay for this overuse of force and the pain and suffering I've had?

Disclaimer: Information provided in your response is not formal legal advice, it is generic legal information and is based on the very limited information given in your question. You should always get a formal case evaluation from a licensed attorney.

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Injured by Police in Canada

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Shorter Statute of Limitations
by: Law Lady

Anytime you are dealing with an administrative body, the time within which to file an action is limited to 6 months. Additionally, most administrative agencies have their own internal forms to use in order to file said complaints.

What I would do is contact the Canadian police and find out what form they use for filing Administrative Complaints and confirm that it is 6 months. Once you have done so, the agency will conduct their own internal investigation.

Whether they accept liability or not does not eliminate your right to file a civil claim, however if you do NOT file the administrative claim, you may be precluded from proceeding further.

This is called "exhausting your administrative remedies." It's a bit complicated at first, but with a touch of guidance, you should have no problem.

Since laws change frequently and across jurisdictions you should get a personalized case evaluation from an attorney licensed in your state (if you haven't already). Find an experienced local attorney to give you a FREE personalized case review here.


Best of luck,

Law Guy


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