Civil Litigation

Jones Law accepts a select number of personal injury and civil rights cases.  Whether you have a claim for violation of your constitutional rights or a personal injury claim, it is important to know your rights and the options you have.  Claims for personal injury and violation of constitutional rights are subject to statutes of limitations, so it is important that you act quickly to protect your claim.

Personal injury claims typically include motor vehicle accidents, dog bites, premises liability (“slip and fall”) and defective products.  Often it takes a significant effort on the part of the injured party to find adequate representation.  Clint Jones has litigated hundreds of personal injury claims and recovered millions of dollars for his clients.

Civil rights claims often involve causes of action based on 42 U.S.C 1983, also known as section 1983 claims.  The cases arise when a government or its employees violate a person’s civil rights under the color of law – meaning that the violation occurs while the governmental entity or its employees are acting in an official capacity.  These claims often involve situations which include excessive force, false imprisonment, denial of medical care while in custody and violation of First Amendment Rights (free speech).

Common Cases:

• Police officer uses unnecessary deadly force.

• Jail personnel neglect an inmate’s medical condition.

• Unlawful search is conducted without a valid warrant or probable cause.

• A city or county fails to properly train and supervise its employees leading to a violation of constitutional rights.