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The term “civil rights” refers to protections you are guaranteed under state, federal, and constitutional law (some are listed below). In other words, it is illegal to violate your civil rights, such as by unlawfully discriminating based on your gender, race, or physical ability.
A civil rights violation may not constitute a criminal misdemeanor or felony. Nevertheless, there are consequences to such violations, not the least of which may be the restoration of rights and privileges being unlawfully denied and restitution for all damages suffered.
Common civil rights violations include:
Commonly cited laws that serve as the basis for protections include:
Examples of common cases include:
The subject of your civil rights violation claim (or lawsuit) depends on the specific context of your case. Commonly named parties include:
While damages can vary based on the nature of the case, there are some common damages that may be included below:
The time you have to file a claim or lawsuit depends on the nature of the alleged violation and the named parties involved. There are also different periods allotted for different states and for federally involved cases.
It is recommended to review Illinois statutes of limitations for claims arising from situations that occurred at entities located in the state. For example, claims involving Discrimination, Abuse of Process, Administrative Law Rule Challenges, Public Utilities, and Conversion (including Takings) have just two years. Other tort and civil rights claims may have a window of up to 7 years. Claims involving government liability for personal injury often have a 30–60-day window to report and file an initial claim.
It is important to act quickly by reaching out to an experienced civil rights attorney once you realize that you have a claim, regardless of how much time has passed. It can take longer than expected to assemble all the needed documentation and evidence. Further, you may have grounds to have your statute of limitations period extended under certain circumstances.
A civil rights lawyer may get paid in one of three main ways:
You should call a civil rights lawyer if you are even remotely concerned that your rights have been violated. There’s no risk to you to have what may be a short conversation to discuss your situation and your possible legal options. You may be provided with the next steps you can take to assert your rights and report individuals or organizations that stray from the letter of the law.
In situations where you have suffered damages, a criminal assault, or some impactful violation of your civil rights, a civil rights lawyer can provide invaluable contributions to your case. Navigating state, federal, and municipal law — and individualized policies and procedures by institution — can be extremely complicated. The opposing party is all but guaranteed to secure their own legal representation to protect their interests. You should do the same.
An attorney provides you with knowledge and resources to help you build the strongest case possible. They also act as your representative, helping you avoid certain situations that may be intense, traumatizing, or overwhelming. They can commit their time and their staff’s time to work on your case, gathering evidence, calculating the damages you have suffered, and doing everything possible to restore you to the position you were in before the violation took place.
In most situations, there’s a lot to gain and nothing to lose by securing the assistance of a civil rights attorney on a contingency basis. They can help you pursue your case and take steps you weren’t aware of in order to fight for your civil rights — while holding others accountable to the extent of the law.
If you are in need of an experienced personal injury or civil rights attorney, call The Personal Injury Lawyers ™ at (312) 999-9990 or contact us online. Our experienced personal injury attorneys are here to help.
The Personal Injury Lawyers ™
77 W. Wacker Drive STE 4500
Chicago, IL 60601
Free Consultation 312-999-9990
Fax 312-471-8872