Correctional Officer Abuse Lawyer

Georgia Correctional Officer Abuse Lawyers

Correctional Officer Abuse & Misconduct

Inmate abuse is a pervasive problem in prisons across the United States. When correctional officers use excessive force, assault, or otherwise abuse inmates, it is a clear violation of inmates’ rights.

At Fischer Redavid PLLC, we stand up for the rights of all people in all types of circumstances. If you or someone you love has been injured due to correctional officer abuse or misconduct, you could be entitled to financial restitution. By filing a personal injury claim, you can seek compensation for damages such as medical bills, financial loss, and pain and suffering. However, navigating the legal process can be extremely challenging on your own; we strongly recommend that you reach out to our Georgia correctional officer abuse attorneys for help with your claim.

In our many years in practice, we have successfully helped inmates and the families of people who died while in prison fight for justice. Our firm is ready to stand up for you and serve as your voice throughout the legal process.

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What Is Correctional Officer Abuse?

Correctional officer abuse and misconduct occur anytime a correctional officer, prison guard, or similar prison facility staff member violates the rights of an inmate. Among these rights are the right to adequate medical and mental health care, livable conditions, and freedom from physical, sexual, and mental abuse.

Some examples of correctional officer abuse include:

Excessive use of force
Beating, kicking, or hitting inmates
Sexual assault, including rape, or inmates
Using weapons, such as tasers or pepper spray, on inmates
Over- or improper use of physical and chemical restraints
Humiliation, racial slurs, and other forms of verbal abuse
Ignoring requests for medical treatment
Delaying medical or mental health care
Deliberate indifference
Failing to take reasonable steps to prevent death by suicide
Failing to take reasonable steps to prevent abuse by other inmates
Cruel and unusual punishment
Punishing inmates without just cause
Destroying inmates’ property without just cause

In addition to correctional officer abuse, inmates can suffer due to prison neglect and misconduct. Examples include overcrowded facilities, poor living conditions, excessive use of solitary confinement, failure to provide adequate medical care, and failure to release eligible inmates.

Who Is Liable for Correctional Officer Abuse?

When someone is seriously injured or dies in prison as a result of correctional officer abuse, the victim or their family members may take legal action against the correctional officer, the prison itself, or another liable third party.

Depending on the specifics of the case, any of the following parties may be liable:

The correctional officer who committed the abuse
The correctional facility staff member who committed the abuse
The jail, prison, or correctional facility that employed the correctional officer
The jail, prison, or correctional facility that violated the inmate’s rights
A correctional officer or staff member who failed to stop correctional officer abuse
A correctional officer or supervisory employee who failed to prevent or stop an inmate-on-inmate attack

Determining who is liable for the abuse can be challenging without the help of an experienced and highly knowledgeable attorney. We strongly recommend that you contact the team at Fischer Redavid PLLC to learn how our Georgia correctional officer abuse lawyers can help you with your case.