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- What Evidence Do You Need After a Brooklyn Excessive Force Incident?
Sep 24, 2025
When police cross the line and use more force than necessary, victims are often left shaken, injured, and unsure where to turn. At Roger Victor Archibald, PLLC, one of the first questions we hear is: “What proof do I need to show what really happened?” In civil rights cases, courts judge whether force was objectively reasonable under the circumstances, meaning what a reasonable officer could do in that moment. Because of this, your evidence must...Read More - What to Do Immediately After a Brooklyn Car Accident To Protect Your Rights & Your Claim
Sep 10, 2025
Car accidents happen in seconds, but the impact can last for months or years. In the chaos that follows a crash, it’s hard to know what to do next. Many people worry: Should I call the police? Do I need to see a doctor if I feel okay? Will saying the wrong thing hurt my case? At Roger Victor Archibald, PLLC, we understand how overwhelming these moments can feel. Our firm, based in Brooklyn, has...Read More - Injured on a NYC Construction Site? 5 Critical Steps to Take Immediately
Aug 27, 2025
Construction accidents happen quickly and often without warning. A fall from scaffolding, a collapsing structure, or an unexpected equipment failure can leave you seriously injured and unsure of what to do next. These situations can be overwhelming, especially when you're facing time away from work, growing medical expenses, and pressure to sign documents you may not fully understand. At Roger Victor Archibald, PLLC, we represent construction workers throughout New York City who have been injured...Read More - Can I Sue a Brooklyn Hospital for Misdiagnosis?
Aug 13, 2025
Your Legal Rights After a Diagnostic Error When you seek care at a hospital, you trust that the doctors and medical staff will take your concerns seriously, make an accurate diagnosis, and guide you toward the right treatment. But when that trust is broken and a condition is missed, misidentified, or not addressed in time, the consequences can be life-altering. If you were misdiagnosed at a hospital in Brooklyn, you may have questions about your...Read More - What Are Your Legal Rights If You're a Victim of Racial Profiling in NYC?
Jul 30, 2025
You were stopped on the street without explanation. Others weren’t. You were questioned, searched, or treated with suspicion but no one could clearly say why. If it felt like your race, religion, or background was the reason you were singled out, you are not imagining things. And you are not alone. At Roger Victor Archibald, PLLC, we have worked with individuals throughout New York City who were subjected to unjust stops, searches, and intimidation simply...Read More - Hurt by the NYPD? What to Do If You’re a Victim of Excessive Force in Brooklyn
Jul 16, 2025
If the police used more force than necessary and you walked away injured, afraid, or violated, you are not alone, and you do have legal options. Excessive force is not just a violation of your civil rights; it may also be the basis for a lawsuit under both New York and federal law. At Roger Victor Archibald, PLLC, we understand how painful and disorienting these encounters can be. If you believe NYPD officers used unnecessary...Read More - What to Do If You Experience Police Brutality in Brooklyn
Jul 31, 2024
Police brutality refers to the excessive and often unlawful use of force by law enforcement officers. This can include physical violence, psychological intimidation, and other forms of mistreatment. In Brooklyn, like many other parts of the United States, incidents of police brutality have been a serious concern, prompting public outcry and calls for systemic reform. Understanding the nature of police brutality is crucial for recognizing and addressing such incidents. In Brooklyn, the history of police-community...Read More - WIADCA appoints prominent Trinidadian-born lawyer new president
Jun 12, 2024
The West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA), organizer of the massive, Brooklyn-based, Carnival Parade on Brooklyn’s Eastern Parkway, on Labor Day Monday, on Sunday named prominent Trinidadian-born lawyer Roger V. Archibald as its new president. Source: https://www.caribbeanlife.com/wiadca-appoints-prominent-trinidadian-born-lawyer-new-prez/...Read More - The Current Landscape of Police Brutality in the United States
May 22, 2024
Police brutality has been a critical issue in the United States for decades, marked by numerous high-profile incidents that have sparked nationwide protests and calls for reform. This overview delves into some of the most significant cases of police brutality, examines the legal framework governing police conduct, and explores the complex interplay between state and federal laws in addressing this issue. At Roger Victor Archibald, PLLC, we have a nationally-recognized police brutality practice. If you...Read More - The GodSquad: Uniting Faith and Community to Tackle Gun Violence
May 22, 2024
“Many might ask why clergy would be seen as a viable option in the fight against gun violence,” Pastor Louis Straker, Jr., told me last week. For Straker, a leading New York community activist, the answer is simple, yet remarkably complex. “Because it takes faith in action to adequately address the ills of our society. We will never be able to arrest our way out of gun violence. We will never be able to legislate...Read More