lEGAL SERVICES
Practice Areas
We represent individuals and families whose civil and constitutional rights have been violated by law enforcement, correctional officers, or detention facilities.
Positional asphyxia & restraint-Related deaths
Priority Service
Legal Scope & Constitutional Protections
Positional asphyxiation occurs when an individual’s body position prevents them from breathing adequately, frequently when multiple officers apply weight to a handcuffed person’s back or keep them prone for extended periods. Law enforcement training across California explicitly warns against prone restraint; ignoring these warnings is severe negligence.
Key Focus & Claims We Litigate
- Prolonged face-down prone compression after handcuffing
- Multiple officers applying knee and body weight to chest/back
- Improper hogtying or maximum restraint procedures
- Ignoring audible distress warnings such as “I cannot breathe”
Free, Confidential Case Consultation:
Strict filing deadlines apply to claims against California government entities. Call our office at (213) 255-8837 or submit an evaluation request below.
Not Sure Which Legal Claim Applies to Your Situation?
Police encounters and custodial injuries frequently involve multiple overlapping constitutional claims, including Fourth Amendment excessive force, Fourteenth Amendment due process violations, and California Bane Act civil rights provisions. During your free initial consultation, Attorney Kevin S. Conlogue will review the specific facts, preserve surveillance evidence, and identify every viable claim.
