I am an attorney representing a woman shot by a taser gun. The officer mistook her for being drunk and noncooperative when she would not open her car door after an accident. Never mind that he violated department policy because she represented no danger to him and was not willfully resisting lawful orders. She was in no condition to do anything.
Through internet research I found this other case of Gruver. What I am wondering is if such electrocution can cause any long-term medical effect, if that is possible. The client reports a decline in white blood cells and increase in blood pressure.
Can anyone answer this question or point me in the direction of someone who could render an opinion?
James Egan
Attorney
Seattle, Washington
Hi James,
Although I posted this awhile ago, I noticed your comment and have passed it to my diabetes "parents" list. If anyone has any ideas for help for you and your case, I will pass them to the email address you've provided.
In the meantime, you might check the ADA or jdrf.org (the JDRF). I know for sure, the JDRF has advocates who will reply to you w/in 48 hrs.
I am so sorry your client had to deal with this! It's a shame police are not educated better about diabetes.
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