If your loved one committed suicide in prison or was the victim of wrongful death while in jail, we will investigate the situation and let you know if you have a case. In wrongful death cases in prison, various people or entities may be the cause of neglect or abuse that led to the death, including the federal government, state, city, and prison guards. We will determine if you’re entitled to financial compensation and legal action for the responsible party of the death.
Types of jail abuse
- Failure to provide medical care for a known condition or injury.
- Prison staff/police officers physically assaulting an inmate.
- Jail guards facilitating conditions for an inmate to be attacked by another inmate.
- Intentioning detaining someone in harmful conditions.
- Inadequate prison conditions.
- Abuse of position and power to hurt an inmate.
- Hostile environment created from unnecessary provoking of inmates, such as using offensive language.
- Prison guards purposely ignoring sexual abuse happening between inmates.
Unreasonable force in jail
- Use of pepper spray or other weapons when it’s unnecessary.
- Punching, beating, kicking, and using a baton when unwarranted.
- Excessive use of restraints.
- Malicious punishments.
- Sexual assault from prison guards.
Psychological abuse
- Deprivation of food and water.
- Unwarranted strip searches.
- Unnecessary humiliating inspections.
- Depriving inmate of sleep.
Legal help for wrongful death in jail
Lento Law Group are here to help surviving family members after a jail suicide or wrongful death to investigate the circumstances leading up to the death, getting the compensation they deserve. We are passionate about being aggressive advocates for our clients and holding negligent parties responsible for their wrongdoing.
Contact our personal injury law firm to get a free consultation of your case.