Civil rights cases brought under 42 USCA §1983 involve claims against government employees who cause injury by violating the constitutional rights of a citizen. These claims are often brought against police officers for excessive force in arrest situations, and jail and prison staff for reckless indifference in providing medical care to inmates. Federal law governs the rights of the injured in civil rights cases and impose very strict and difficult legal tests before allowing a recovery of damages for civil rights violations. The law of §1983 is very complicated and requires a great deal of experience in this area of law. It is important to discuss your possible case with an attorney who is experienced in this area.