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Originally Posted by WernherVonTrapp

Filing a civil suit is something anyone can do, for just about any reason. Having your case won is a completely different story. Police have the right to file a civil suit for damages, just like any other citizen. The fact that they should expect the unexpected has no bearing. If they are injured, they are entitled to the same compensation from the parties responsible for their injuries. In civil suits, one does not have to show proof beyond a reasonable doubt, but a preponderance of the evidence.

I know of a detective who sprained his wrist while punching a resisting/fighting, arrestee, in the face. Though the suit was filed in Small Claims Court, the detective won the case and had his medical bills compensated for. I suspect there's more to this case, but it does depend on evidence and circumstances, as all cases do.

Well that is why I said I felt 50/50 about it I can certainly see what you are saying.It is true the person is accountable if their actions or lack thereof caused the LE to get injured in some way.