Injured In A Santa Fe Correctional Facility? We Can Help.

When it comes to people who have injuries that demand representation, people in jail are not front of mind for most. However, incarcerated have the same rights to freedom from harm and injury as anyone else. They may have made mistakes, but those mistakes don’t rob them of their right to dignity and safety.

At Clark & Ruyle, Attorneys at Law, LLC, our jail injury lawyers have 45 years of combined experience helping people suffering from injuries. As prisoners’ rights attorneys in Santa Fe, they have fought for the better treatment and compensation of incarcerated people time and again. If you or someone you love is suffering from injuries inflicted at prison, we can help you fight to get compensation.

Imprisoned People Still Have Rights

Rights under the constitution are guaranteed rights that apply to all people in the United States. While in jail or prison, access to your privileges are limited, but your rights still matter. The most important rights you may have while in prison are:

• The freedom from cruel and unusual punishment: “Cruel and unusual punishment” is a guiding factor in all prisoner cases. While imprisonment itself is a punishment, things like abuse, neglect, starvation and other forms of violence would cross the line.
• The right to due process: For disciplinary reasons or for any accusations of criminal activity, you still have the right to due process.
• Freedom of religion: You cannot be deprived of your ability to practice your religion behind bars.
• Right to medical care: You are in the state’s care, and that includes medical care. You must receive treatment for your physical and psychological conditions

Withholding any right, outright causing injury, or refusal to provide necessary medical care are all forms of jail injury. But there are more mundane injuries, such as falls, slips and general accidents. As a person remitted to the care of the state, any accident likely can be laid as a fault of the facility you are in. That means you have standing to pursue compensation.

What To Do After A Jail Injury

If you are injured in a corrections facility, you must contact a jail injury lawyer right away. The normal way to collect evidence and pursue a claim are complicated by the facility and rules that you live under. However, for every injury, there is a paper trail and witnesses.

The fact is, it can be a truly uphill battle to fully investigate these injuries, as many parties can be incentivized to stonewall and withhold information. Your injury demands the attention and perseverance that we can provide. We’ll take whatever steps necessary to secure you the attention and care you deserve.

Injuries In Prison Are A Test Of Your Civil Rights; Let Us Help

You deserve help and representation. While the jail you or your loved one is in may prefer to wash over any mistake or accident or injury to make things easier, you don’t have to let them. We have a trial-tested team of jail injury lawyers who worked in injury law for decades. We know how this works, we know your rights, and we’ll fight for them with everything we have.

Call us today at 505-819-0493 or send an email using this form to get started.