Can I sue a security company for using excessive forcewhich caused my left implant to leak?
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Can I sue a security company for using excessive forcewhich caused my left implant to leak?
I was in an incident where I was hand cuffed and the security guard used unnecessary roughness which left bruises on my arm and I noticed my left implant slowly leaking. What should I do?
Asked on July 2, 2011 under Personal Injury, Nevada
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You should speak to a personal injury attorey; you may have a cause of action or legal claim. The two main issues will be:
1) Was the level of force truly unnecessary? If the guard intentionally or carelessly used more force than was necessary, or used force when no force was called for, they might be liable for your injuries. (On the other hand, if you were struggling or possing a clear risk, they may have been justified--it depends on the circumstances.)
2) Is it worth suing? You can recover medical costs, lost wages, and *possibly* something for pain and suffering if the injury is severe or prolonged enough. Pain and suffering is usually (though this is a very general guideline; every case is different) around 1 - 3 times the medical costs. Depending on how much is at stake, it may or may not be worth suing.
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