Recent excessive force cases have dominated headlines and social media, but what is often missing is an experienced, objective legal perspective. In this episode of The Injury Pros Podcast, host Todd Sailer sits down with seasoned civil rights trial attorney Brian Zeiger to break down what these cases actually look like.

Zeiger, who has tried more than 150 jury trials and focuses on suing government actors for constitutional violations, explains the legal standards behind excessive force claims, qualified immunity, and the force continuum. He makes it clear that the vast majority of officers are honorable professionals, but when force crosses constitutional boundaries, someone has to defend those rights.

Todd and Brian also unpack recent high profile cases in Minnesota, cutting through political narratives to focus on the real legal questions. When is deadly force justified? Does possessing a firearm alone justify police action? What happens if force continues after a threat ends?

This episode delivers what the headlines cannot: measured analysis, courtroom insight, and a deeper understanding of how civil rights cases are evaluated, tried, and won.

About the Host

Todd M. Sailer is an attorney at Cordisco & Saile who focuses on helping injured victims stand up to insurance companies and large corporations. Learn more at: https://www.cordiscosaile.com/our-team/todd-m-sailer/

Brian Zeiger

Brian J. Zeiger is a Philadelphia-based civil rights attorney who handles excessive force and constitutional rights cases and has tried more than 150 jury trials. Learn more at: https://brianzeiger.com/