Inmate Injury Caused by Sudden Closure of Cell Gates

Although each situation is different, some examples of the possible injuries that could occur could include the following:

• Arm fractures, wrist fractures, hand fractures, finger fractures
• Foot fractures, ankle fractures, and foot fractures
• Sprains and strains
• Dislocations
• Lacerations
• Nerve injuries
• Crushing injuries
• Severed limbs
• Scrapes and bruises
• Head injuries
• Neck injuries
• And more

Some of the possible causes of these incidents can include the following:

• Intentional actions of guards (purposefully closing the gates on inmates)
• Malfunctioning gates (they might close too fast or they might be stuck and require more force to close)
• Guards/officers not properly trained to handle the cell gates

No matter the specific cause of the cell gate incident, it is important to note that the prison and the entity that operates the prison can be liable.

When determining liability, it is important to highlight that these correctional facilities have the duty to provide inmates with safe living conditions, which includes ensuring that cell gates operate correctly and do not pose a risk of injury. When these cell gates malfunction, then the correctional facility could be liable for any resulting harm. This is based on the concept of premise liability. In addition, it is important to note that the entities that operate these facilities can also be found liable based on the concept of negligence. Some examples of negligence could include failing to properly train staff, failing to properly maintain cell gates, and failing to warn or address risks present; if an injury occurs due to negligence, then the facility could be held accountable.

For more information about your right to file a lawsuit for injuries caused by a cell gate, contact the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible.

Yes – you could have the right to file a lawsuit for injuries caused by the sudden closure of cell gates at a prison. As mentioned above, injured inmates could have the right to file claims on the basis of negligence or premise liability. Claimants must be able to prove that the injury occurred as a direct result of the closing cell gate. Because of this, it is important that the claimant makes an incident report and gets medical care for the injury. In cases in which the injury was caused by a deliberate action of prison staff, victims could actually have the right to file a claim for a civil rights violation (specifically, the Eighth Amendment, which prohibits cruel and unusual punishment). For more information about your right to file a lawsuit, contact us today. Our team is ready to guide you every step of the way.

Yes, you could be eligible to recover compensation for the harm that you or a loved one suffered in an inmate sudden closure cell gate incident. Although every situation is different, you could recover compensation for medical costs, lost income, pain and suffering, punitive damages, legal fees, and more. For more information about the possible value of your claim and the compensation that you could be awarded, contact us today. Our legal team is committed to helping you recover the maximum recovery available for your claim.

In California, claims against prison facilities are government claims that are subject to a six-month statute of limitations. This means that claimants may only have six months to file their claims. Once this initial claim is filed, claimants can have either six months or two years to pursue a civil claim. To ensure that you have a through understanding of the total time that you have to sue, contact us today.

If you sustained injuries while in prison, you could have the right to sue. In California, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation operates prisons. Therefore, claimants could sue this department. Here at our law firm, our team has decades of experience and is ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights and get you the justice that you are owed. If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you, contact us today.

We are committed to remaining accessible to all, so we offer free legal services. These include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our team will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns. If you would like to schedule a free case review, contact us today.

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Contact us today to learn more about your right to sue for the injuries that you suffered when you were an inmate!

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