Wow, Today, So far the cop often mistreated deaf person or more than one. I have seen many time. you did not know about Michigan deaf guy was also involved beat up by cop. it was common sense were failed to training the cops about being treat nice to Deaf. .NOthing change since.

After any traffic stop stay in the car, roll down your window and keep both hands in plain sight on the steering wheel. If it’s dark, turn on your interior lights. When the cop approaches then sign “me deaf” and if possible, say “deaf.” Once he understands this he will not feel threatened. The cop will always ask for your driver license and when he does, move slowly when reaching for it.

We don’t know how fast Ferrell was driving and how long the cop was chasing him or if he had been drinking. The cop could have been angry and ready to fight when he approached the car. So this is a lesson for all of us (deaf or hearing). Be very careful if you ever get stopped. No fast movements and don’t reach down for anything.

The problem is that ADA doesn’t have punitive damages, if I remember correctly, unlike Section 504. Very few states have created additional laws to address this shortage, but the majority of the states didn’t do anything about this shortcoming. Perhaps TX is one of them.

That’s the reason why discriminated disabled or Deaf people were able to get large awards from the juries whereby in other states, others received very small awards. Where you live really make a big difference, unfortunately.

I dumbfound it is not seem right amount about his actions seem horrible!..
No wonder! ADA kind of irony to deaf community.

The payout is final, since both the city and the Deaf driver have agreed to the amount. If Ferrell goes to the court, it’s possible he may end with less money, due to legal fees and jury’s decisions.

After I notice new video just coming new update,
Could not believe! I was kind of mad about the cop to use gun.

I think it is very “Obnoxious!! ” by cop. I cannot understand why the cop knew nothing about deaf people can drive the car which he did communicate with ear is not able to hear! Christopher Ferrel did signed to the cop. I cannot understand 100 % complete with Cop’s comment and can see why he barrier to Chris’ hand were barrier to not talk with him by ASL with handcuff first place.
it was lame of excuse and also it is determinate that cop failed to not training the rookie cop by Fort Worth Police Department!
Fort Worth police Department avoid to paid 50 thousand dollars which mean they don’t want to pay over more than 50 thousand. Christopher should recieved a 1 millions instead of 50 thousand dollars.

No way!! I pray Chris’ attorney will denied their settlement seem so low without settlement by judge. MORE than 50 thousnd due to broken nose and cut. Barrier him for not sign language to cop.