Understanding Your Rights and Legal Options
If an inmate is denied access to medication or medical care, experiences delays in receiving treatment, or is ignored when seeking medical attention, resulting in injury or death, this constitutes medical neglect in jail—an important violation of their human rights. Such neglect undermines the fundamental principle of protecting individuals who have not been convicted of any crime, and are awaiting trial, from denial of due process.
At the Law Offices of Dean Malone, P.C., we advocate for those affected by these injustices. Our jail medical negligence attorneys are here to support you or your loved ones impacted by medical neglect that resulted in death or serious injury.
What is Jail Medical Neglect?
Health personnel and physicians are responsible for providing medical care to inmates, ensuring their physical and mental well-being, and treating injuries, illnesses, and diseases. It is important to distinguish between medical negligence and medical neglect.
Medical neglect occurs when those responsible for an inmate's care exhibit deliberate indifference or denial of the inmate’s medical needs. On the other hand, medical negligence refers to a medical professional's failure to perform their duties appropriately in a specific situation. This can include a doctor's negligent diagnosis or inadequate treatment of a medical condition.
Indicators of Medical Neglect
There are various common signs or indicators of medical neglect, such as a lack of attention to physical injuries or medical conditions, unnecessary delays in seeking care for acute illnesses, ignoring a doctor's recommendations, and only seeking medical help in dire situations. If you or someone you know has experienced these, you must contact the jail medical negligence lawyers at the Law Offices of Dean Malone, P.C.
Legal Rights of People in Jail
Under the Fourteenth Amendment, individuals in jail who have not been convicted of a crime, have the right to adequate medical care. It is unconstitutional for jail officials to recklessly disregard a substantial risk of harm to inmates. Upholding the Constitution's prohibition is important to protect inmates who may face life-changing injury or death due to the denial of necessary medical care.
How to Report Medical Neglect
If you suspect medical neglect in jail resulted in serious injury or death, the first step is to contact a knowledgeable lawyer who can help you navigate the process of seeking justice and compensation for the violated rights of inmates. Our dedicated attorneys concentrating their practices in jail medical neglect file suit in federal court for cases in which a person died in jail from medical neglect, or for a person who is no longer in jail but who suffered life-changing injury as a result of medical neglect while incarcerated.
Role of a Lawyer in a Jail Medical Neglect Lawsuit
A lawyer understands the legal complexities of a jail medical neglect lawsuit. They can assist victims in thoroughly investigating the circumstances surrounding the medical neglect. This includes reviewing medical records, interviewing witnesses, and obtaining relevant documentation from the jail facility.
Trust Law Offices of Dean Malone, P.C. to Protect Your Rights
Contact the Law Offices of Dean Malone, P.C. team for a free consultation regarding medical neglect in jail. We will assess your case and discuss your legal options. Start by reaching out to us today!