In many high-profile cases of police violence, the city or county where the misconduct occurred is responsible for any payout connected to wrongful death or injury.
Awards to victims or their families can vary greatly, depending on factors such as the projected earnings over a victim's lifetime, the sympathies of juries in a given jurisdiction and the amount of publicity generated by the case.
Plaintiffs must surmount at least two significant legal obstacles: qualified immunity for officers and proving municipal liability due to negligent policies.
The family's ability to receive compensation for wrongful death is heavily influenced by the legal framework surrounding police conduct and municipal accountability.
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