West Virginia Lawyers Holding Prisons Responsible for Inmate Injuries
Legal Advocates for Victims of Poor Medical Care, Suicides,
Correctional Officer Assaults
Calwell Luce diTrapano PLLC represents people in various jurisdictions around the United States who have been injured while incarcerated, especially in cases involving suicides, beatings and assaults by corrections staff, and failure to provide adequate or proper medical care for inmates. Our lawyers know the complexities of inmate injury cases and the special rules and requirements that must be met to recover damages. We understand and explain these complexities in negotiations and in court and make the strongest arguments for full compensation for you or your family.
Inmate Rights Do Not End When Incarceration Begins
While serving time in jail or prison, no one should ever be subjected to rape, sexual assault, beatings by staff, injuries, medical negligence, or even death. Many inmates or their families are unsure where to turn for help when their complaints have been ignored. Remember: Receiving a jail or prison sentence should not translate into a death sentence. And, the fact that someone is incarcerated does not mean they are not entitled to the same standard of medical care that others receive in clinics, hospitals, and physician’s offices.
A criminal conviction does not undo one’s rights as a patient. If the healthcare providers and correctional officers treating an incarcerated individual fails to meet their applicable, professional standard, then the healthcare providers and prison/jail may be liable for medical malpractice in certain scenarios.
At Calwell Luce diTrapano PLLC, we work with some of the nation's top medical and addiction specialists, and experts in correctional medicine, to hold jails and prisons accountable for the safety of people who are incarcerated (or were at the time of the injury) and seek to recover compensation for inmates who have been injured and their families. Even if you are no longer incarcerated, you may be entitled to compensation for your claims, subject to any limits imposed by law. Calwell Luce diTrapano PLLC's clients rely on our knowledge and experience to review and evaluate potential injury claims such as:
- Medical Negligence (ignoring the need for or failure to provide adequate medical care)
- Medical Malpractice
- Wrongful Deaths, including Suicides
- Ignoring Alcohol and Drug Withdrawal
- Failing to Follow Protocols for Alcohol and Drug Withdrawal
- Brutality, Beatings, Torture, and Injuries by Corrections Staff
- Sexual Assaults by Corrections Staff
- Discrimination
When prison personnel provide substandard medical attention to the inmates in their charge, it can have serious consequences. Untreated or improperly treated illnesses can become worse, potentially disabling or killing the patient. This can cause unnecessary pain and suffering for the inmate and severe emotional distress to their families. We understand the impact of deficient medical care and take inmate injuries seriously.
Get a free consultation about an inmate injury claim
If you were seriously injured, or know someone who was seriously injured or died while incarcerated, contact our team of accomplished lawyers for a free consultation; we do not collect a fee unless we win your case. Call us toll free today at 1-888-240-0144 or contact us online to schedule an appointment.
