Certain groups have protected status in Dearborn, Michigan, but just because discrimination is illegal does not mean it no longer happens. Our Dearborn lawyers will advocate for your civil rights and hold the liable party responsible by seeking fair compensation.
At Christensen Law, our Dearborn personal injury lawyers always put the client’s needs first. That means listening closely to everything they say and then putting all of our resources towards fighting their case. For a free case review, call our firm today.
How to Know if Your Civil Rights Were Violated in Dearborn
It is not always easy to tell if you have a civil rights case. For example, if someone refuses to rent an apartment to a gay couple, how can that couple prove their legal rights were violated and that whatever excuse the landlord used to deny them the apartment is not valid?
This is where Christensen Law comes in. Our Dearborn civil rights lawyers protect people like you by:
- Addressing your concerns: Civil rights violations are serious, and we treat them that way. Our legal team will give you the attention, courtesy, and respect you deserve as you share your story.
- Investigating the incident(s) of discrimination: There are many different ways to build a case. In past cases, we have spoken to the involved parties, requested relevant paperwork, and even visited the place where the violation took place.
- Communicating with other involved parties: If you are worried about having to meet with the person who discriminated against you, you do not have to be. Our civil rights lawyers will speak to them and anyone representing them on your behalf.
- Fighting hard for your rights: No one’s civil rights should ever be violated. We want to seek justice so that you can move forward with your life, knowing that you have helped make Dearborn a safer and more equitable place for everyone.
- Fighting hard for compensation: Monetary compensation will reimburse you for everything you lost because of the liable party’s discrimination. In addition, it will hold the liable party accountable and, hopefully, make them reconsider their behavior.
Learn More About Your Dearborn Civil Rights Case for Free
Christensen Law charges nothing for the initial consultation, so you can learn about your case’s merits and possible next steps for free. Call us today and find out what our Dearborn civil rights attorneys will do to champion your rights.
Do You Have Protected Status in Dearborn, Michigan?
Many civil rights cases revolve around a person with a protected status—that is, someone who is part of a group protected under state and/or federal law because they have historically been the subject of persecution and discrimination. A non-exhaustive list of protected groups includes people who:
- Are women
- Are pregnant
- Are physically or mentally disabled
- Are part of the LGBTQ+ community
- Were not born in the United States
- Are in prison or have served time in prison
Federal laws already establish protected classes, but state law outlines additional protections for certain groups of people.
Examples of Civil Rights Violations in Dearborn
Discrimination takes many forms. Our civil rights law firm helps clients with legal actions of all kinds, including not limited to those involving:
- Overreach, brutality, false arrest, or false imprisonment by the Dearborn Police Department
- Voter suppression or intimidation
- Denial of housing
- Denial of employment or promotion
- Denial of constitutional rights, such as the right to assemble peaceably
- Infringement of prisoners’ rights to safe and sanitary conditions
- Sexual assault and abuse
No matter what kind of civil rights violation you come to us with, Christensen Law will treat both you and your case with all of the consideration you deserve. You have been through enough: now, let us fight to restore balance and justice to your life.
What You Can Recover in a Dearborn Civil Rights Case
There are two main types of compensation that our lawyers could recover if your civil rights were violated in Dearborn: economic and non-economic.
How Non-economic Damages Apply to Civil Rights Cases
Non-economic damages serve as compensation for the physical, mental, and emotional distress that you suffered because of the violation of your rights. Our civil rights attorneys in Dearborn, Michigan, will learn all we can about how this incident has affected your life and fight for every penny you deserve based on:
- The psychological toll that experiencing the discrimination has had on you
- The physical toll of any injuries or illnesses that resulted from the discrimination
- The loss of quality of life that so often results from being treated differently and denied the goods, services, and opportunities you need
Economic Losses Due to a Civil Rights Violation
Financial losses often include:
- Being denied a promotion and raise that you rightfully earned
- Having to rent or buy a home that is farther from work or school because you were denied the home you really wanted
- Having to pay for medical care after sustaining an injury
- Having to pay for professional assistance with housework or childcare while you are unable to complete those tasks
Exemplary Damages and Your Civil Rights Case
In rare situations, the court may choose to award you a third type of compensation: exemplary damages. Mich. Comp. Laws Ann. § 691.1701 allows you to recover these damages if the court agrees that the liable party’s behavior was especially egregious or malicious.
Exemplary damages are rare, but we never discount the possibility that a client may qualify for them. Our Dearborn law firm will fight aggressively for the money you and your family need to move on from this inexcusable violation of your rights.
Let Our Dearborn Law Firm Protect Your Civil Rights
Do not wait: call Christensen Law today so we can listen to your story, figure out how to protect your rights, and fight hard to win for you. Our Dearborn civil rights lawyers will do everything possible to get justice for you and your family. A member of our team will assess your case at no cost or obligation to you.
