Louisville Police Pursuit Lawyers

High-speed police pursuits pose severe risks, not just to fleeing suspects, but especially to innocent motorists, passengers, and bystanders. Research shows police-related chases contributed to roughly 323 deaths per year in the U.S. between 1982 and 2004. 

From 2017 to 2022, at least 3,336 people died in police chases, more than two per day, many of them innocent bystanders. Approximately 70% of police pursuits end in collisions, and nearly 40% of fatalities involve individuals uninvolved in the chase.

At Moore Law Group, we recognize the devastating ripple effects these incidents can have on victims and their families. If you were injured or lost someone due to a reckless pursuit, you need an experienced advocate to fight for you in a personal injury or wrongful death claim.  

Get a free consultation with a Louisville police pursuit attorney at Moore Law Group. Call (502) 717-4080 or reach us online. We offer phone, office, and convenient virtual appointments. 

How We Assist Those Injured in Police Chases

If you have been injured or lost a loved one due to a police chase, Moore Law Group can take the following steps on your behalf. 

• Rapid evidence preservation: We can act swiftly to protect critical dashcam video, pursuit reports, 911 logs, collision reports, roadside surveillance footage, witness statements, and other time-sensitive evidence.
• Analysis of pursuit polices:  Departments typically have stringent rules governing when pursuits are allowed. Documenting violations can bolster your case.
• A personal injury claim against at-fault parties: Fleeing drivers are often responsible for initiating the chain of events. Police and law enforcement agencies may be liable if they violated department policy or the pursuit was negligently conducted. Municipal entities can be held accountable for inadequate training, policy failures, or supervision lapses. Innocent victims may need to seek compensation from multiple sources.
• Calculation of full damages: Claims can include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and, in wrongful death cases, funeral costs and emotional damages.

Why Legal Representation Matters in Pursuit Cases

Challenges exist in pursuing claims against law enforcement due to potential legal immunity; however, Moore Law Group has successfully challenged arguments of immunity.  When an officer violates pursuit policies and causes harm to innocent victims, they should be held accountable.. 

One of the biggest challenges in police pursuit cases is that Kentucky law provides strong protections for law enforcement officers and agencies. These legal doctrines, known as governmental and official immunity, can make it difficult to hold police accountable, but they do not close the door entirely.