Seeking compensation may seem like a significant and overwhelming step. You may feel that it’s easier to simply forget about the incident and move on with your life.
However, if an unlawful stop and search has had a significant impact on you – for instance, it has left you struggling with anxiety or has caused reputational damage – you should strongly consider seeking compensation. Compensation can have a range of benefits, including:
As you can see, there are a range of benefits of making a compensation claim following an unlawful stop and search. And if you work with an experienced solicitor, the process itself does not need to be challenging or complicated – they can take on the work of building a case and gathering evidence, while you continue to focus on your recovery.
In order to seek compensation for an unlawful stop and search, you’ll need to lodge a claim against the police force responsible. If the police force fail to settle your claim, you will need to take the police force responsible to court if your case has prospects of success. This is known as a civil action against the police, and it is best conducted with the support of a solicitor who has specific knowledge of police compensation claims.
Here at HNK Solicitors, for example, we’ve helped many clients get the compensation they deserve following an experience of police misconduct, including unlawful stop and search, false imprisonment and trespass to the person. Our highly experienced team has an in-depth knowledge of the relevant laws and a commitment to ensuring the victims of police misconduct get the best possible outcome.
If you believe you have been the victim of an unlawful stop and search, get in touch today. Our team offers free consultations, and if we do think you may be entitled to compensation, we can offer to take up your claim on a no-win, no-fee basis. Call us on 0151 668 0809, or email us at enquiries@hnksolicitors.com.