Understanding Your Rights and Legal Options
If an inmate is denied access to medication or medical care or experiences delay in receiving treatment, or is ignored when seeking medical attention, and it results in death, this is a violation of human rights. Such neglectful death cases undermine the fundamental principle of protecting individuals not 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.
What is Jail Medical Neglect Death?
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 death and medical neglect death cases.
Medical neglect death 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 death refers to a medical professional's failure to perform his or her 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 Death
There are various common signs or indicators of medical neglect death, 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, any of which have led to the inmates’ death. If your family member experienced this, you can contact the jail medical negligence death lawyers at 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 death due to the denial of necessary medical care.
How to Report Medical Neglect
If you suspect medical neglect in jail resulted in 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 the deceased person. Our dedicated attorneys focus on lawsuits in federal court relating to deaths caused by medical neglect in jails. We take cases where a person died in jail due to medical neglect.
Role of a Lawyer in a Jail Medical Neglect Lawsuit
A lawyer understands the legal complexities of a jail medical neglect death lawsuit. They can assist the victim’s family 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 death in jail. We will assess your case and let you know if we can help. Start by reaching out to us today!