In-Custody Injuries or Deaths Legal Services at CEW Law Office – Hollywood, Florida
At CEW Law Office, we stand with individuals and families whose lives have been shattered by in-custody injuries or deaths. No one loses their rights simply because they are in police custody. If you or a loved one has suffered harm—or if you are mourning the loss of someone who died while in law enforcement custody—we are ready to fight for justice.
Understanding In-Custody Injuries or Deaths – Definition and Defense
What Are In-Custody Injuries or Deaths?
An in-custody injury or death occurs when a person suffers serious harm or dies while detained, arrested, jailed, or imprisoned under the control of law enforcement.
This can result from excessive force, medical neglect, unsafe conditions, or other forms of misconduct.
Common causes include:
- Failure to provide necessary medical care (for injuries, illnesses, or mental health crises)
- Excessive force (beatings, chokeholds, Tasers, K-9 attacks)
- Negligent supervision leading to suicide or self-harm
- Unsafe jail conditions, abuse by other inmates, or exposure to dangerous environments
- Failure to monitor individuals at risk, such as those with substance abuse or mental health disorders
These tragedies violate rights protected by the Constitution, including the Eighth Amendment’s protection against cruel and unusual punishment and the Fourteenth Amendment’s guarantee of due process.
Know Your Rights
- File a civil rights lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983
- Seek wrongful death or personal injury compensation for medical bills, lost income, emotional distress, and loss of companionship
- Demand accountability from individual officers, jail staff, and government agencies
- Pursue both state and federal legal remedies
If you or a loved one has suffered wrongful death while incarcerated, please do not hesitate to reach out to CEW Law immediately. We will fight for you during this difficult time.