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Personal Injury & Torts

Oct. 30, 2014

High-speed pursuit: Cops not above liability

While dramatic to watch, high-speed pursuits frequently end in death and serious injuries to bystanders. Many believe police officers are immune from liability in such cases. By Joseph Barrett and Annie Chen


By Joseph Barrett and Annie Chen


Televised car chases are a staple of live, breaking news coverage because of the drama and intensity of police pursuits. Law enforcement officers can deploy several different techniques to end these chases without incident. But frequently, high-speed pursuits end in death and serious injuries to bystanders. Many believe police officers are immune from liability in such cases. This simply is not true.


Consider a case whe...

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