Police Liability

Hilyard, Bogan and Palmer, P.A. has been representing law enforcement agencies throughout Florida for many years, including the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and the Orlando Police Department.  We are also approved as panel counsel for the Florida Sheriffs’ Self-Insurance Fund and its members, as well as many other smaller law enforcement agencies throughout Florida which become involved in the myriad of claims that may arise from law enforcement operations.

We are uniquely aware of the problems and concerns of the law enforcement community and our attorneys are highly skilled in the litigation of police liability claims.  They have successfully defended law enforcement agencies and their officers in federal and state courts throughout Florida in cases involving allegations of:

• Excessive Use Of  Force
• False Arrest
• Violation Of Civil Rights
• Improper Vehicle Pursuits
• Illegal Searches And Seizures
• Injuries From Use Of Electronic Weapons
• Jail Related Litigation Arising From In-Custody Deaths

Our attorneys also routinely attend and speak at law enforcement training seminars and conferences throughout the country and are available for consultation on liability issues and other concerns of law enforcement agencies.