Rikers Island Personal Injury Attorneys
Award-Winning Prison Personal Injury Legal Representation
Rikers Island Serious Injury & Wrongful Death Attorneys
Giordano Law Offices Personal Injury & Employment Lawyers’ NYC personal injury lawyer Jack Giordano has litigated against New York’s largest prisons and won millions in compensation for the families of the wrongfully dead. Attorney Giordano understands how to litigate cases against the state intimately because he has a rare background as a former rackets prosecutor in Brooklyn, he worked for The New York City Corporation Counsel and worked as an Attorney for The United States Senate. Attorney Jack Giordano is available for a free consultation on our mobile office line: (646) 217-0749.
Giordano Law Offices, specializing in Personal Injury and Employment Law, advocates for inmates who have suffered injuries or abuse in New York City correctional facilities. Our legal team is dedicated to cases involving:
- Wrongful death
- Correction officer abuse
- Neglect like deprivation of food or adequate medical care
- Exposure to abusive behavior
We provide expert legal assistance to those who have experienced serious personal injury and wrongful death while incarcerated under government custody. If you’ve been harmed or mistreated in jail, our experienced NYC personal injury lawyers are committed to supporting your case. We focus on representing clients from major prison facilities across New York City. In addition to serving those incarcerated at Rikers Island, we also serve people that have been imprisoned at The Manhattan Detention Complex (The Tombs), The Brooklyn House of Detention, The Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC), and The Queensboro Correctional Facility.
Inmates in New York correctional facilities, including Rikers Island, are legally entitled to proper medical care and a safe, healthy environment. If you, as an inmate, have been denied these rights, especially access to medical care when requested and needed, you may have a valid legal claim. Our Rikers Island-focused serious injury and wrongful death attorneys specialize in cases of negligence, such as inadequate medical treatment, and abuse by correctional officers. Whether it’s prolonged solitary confinement, deprivation of food and water, or physical mistreatment, or wrongful death, we are here to uphold your rights and achieve justice with a prison personal injury claim.
Specializing in Rikers Island Inmate Rights: Tough Advocates In Your Time of Need
Our firm has a proven track record in handling significant personal injury and wrongful death cases across Rikers Island facilities, including the Anna M. Kross Center, George R. Vierno Center, Otis Bantum, Robert N. Davoren, Rose M. Singer, and George Motchan Detention Centers. Detailed case studies and insights can be found on our case results and blog pages. Thus far in 2023, nine Rikers Island inmates have died because of correction officer abuse, medical neglect, and other negligent forms of maltreatment.
Our experience extends to numerous cases of catastrophic injuries to inmates due to prison staff negligence. If you or someone you know has suffered severe and permanent injuries while incarcerated, Giordano Law Offices can help you secure compensation from New York State for physical, emotional, and mental harm, medical costs, lost income, and more. Assert your right to justice with the assistance of our acclaimed NYC personal injury lawyers. Contact us for a complimentary consultation at (646) 217-0749.
What to Do If Someone You Know is Injured or Dies at Rikers Island
If a loved one, whether a family member or friend, passes away at Rikers Island, it’s crucial to quickly find an experienced lawyer. A skilled attorney can act swiftly to secure Rikers Island video footage and other vital evidence, aiding in your pursuit of justice during this difficult time. Here are important steps a qualified and experienced attorney can help you with if you or someone you know has been seriously injured at Rikers Island:
- Contact a Lawyer Right Away: It’s crucial to get a lawyer quickly to keep all the evidence safe, especially video from the Rikers Island GENTECH system, which can be lost quickly if not saved.
- Get Witness Information from an Independent Party: An unbiased person should collect names and contact details of witnesses, including other inmates. Sometimes, facility staff might not talk to key witnesses, and witnesses might be scared to talk to Department of Corrections staff.
- A Lawyer Can Talk to Witnesses: A good lawyer will find and independently talk to these witnesses for you.
- Handle Personal Belongings and Final Arrangements: Your loved one’s personal items should be at Rikers, and you need to arrange for their body quickly. An autopsy can be very helpful, and it should be done soon. You have the right to either have your own autopsy or have your medical examiner present during the DOC’s autopsy.
Proven Track Record in Challenging Cases Against NYC and State Governments
At Giordano Law Offices Personal Injury & Employment Lawyers, our NYC personal injury attorney, Jack Giordano, has successfully taken on and won substantial compensation for families affected by wrongful deaths in New York’s major prisons. With his unique experience as a former rackets prosecutor in Brooklyn, a lawyer for The New York City Corporation Counsel during Giuliani’s tenure, and as an attorney for the U.S. Senate, serving Senators including Joe Biden, Attorney Giordano has deep insights into litigating against the state. For a free consultation, reach out to Attorney Jack Giordano on our mobile office line: (646) 217-0749.
Types of Claims in Prison Personal Injury Cases:
Prison inmates have the right to necessary medication, food, and water. Additionally, if your religion and in some cases, your medical condition, require that you have certain food and beverage accommodations, prisons are required to provide you with compliant nourishment. If you or if someone you know has been denied necessary medication, food, or water, please contact our seasoned prison personal injury attorneys today at: (646) 217-0749.
Rikers Island Correction Officer Abuse, Neglect, and Assault
The Eighth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution prohibits ‘cruel and unusual punishment,’ Rikers Island inmates are entitled to proper medical care and a safe environment. If you or someone you know has been beaten, mistreated, or injured by a correctional officer, this constitutes a breach of your rights both as an individual and as an inmate. You and your loved one deserves fair treatment and proper care from the prison staff. In cases where you’ve experienced abuse or serious injury in a New York prison, reach out to our NYC personal injury lawyers for a free consultation at (646) 217-0749.
Delay or Refusal To Provide Adequate Medical Care
You have a constitutional right to prompt and necessary medical attention for injuries, pre-existing conditions, or general health issues. If you’ve faced denial or delay in receiving medical care at Rikers Island, you might be eligible for a prison personal injury or medical malpractice lawsuit. Giordano Law Offices Personal Injury & Employment Lawyers have secured substantial compensation in cases where clients were denied critical medications, such as insulin for diabetic inmates. A study by the National Institutes of Justice indicates that health concerns are amplified in prison, suggesting 50 as the “old age” threshold due to factors like stress, financial troubles, substance withdrawal, and historically poor healthcare. Neglected health issues in prison can rapidly deteriorate. If a loved one has suffered or died due to the denial of essential medication or medical care, you may have grounds for a prison personal injury or wrongful death claim. In such cases, experienced legal representation is essential. Contact an NYC personal injury lawyer at Giordano Law Offices Personal Injury & Employment Lawyers for a free initial consultation at 866-NYC-JUSTICE.
Denial of Essential Medication, Food, and Hydration in Jail
Rikers Island inmates are entitled to vital medication, food, and hydration. Additionally, if your religious beliefs or certain medical conditions require specific dietary and beverage needs, prisons must accommodate these requirements. If you or someone you are aware of has been deprived of necessary medication, nutrition, or water, we urge you to reach out to our experienced prison injury lawyers immediately at: (646) 217-0749.
The Detrimental Effects of Extended Solitary Confinement
Extended solitary confinement can have severe mental and psychological consequences. If you’ve experienced prolonged solitary confinement, particularly alongside other inhumane treatments, you might be eligible for legal recourse. For a complimentary consultation, contact Giordano Law Offices, specialists in Personal Injury & Employment Law.
Correction Officer-Related Issues: Abuse, Issues Stemming From Under-staffing, Sexual Relationships
Prison correctional officers are paid to care for and protect the incarcerated. In recent years, budget cuts have led to a reduction in the necessary staff for prisons. With fewer staff, dangerous fights, altercations, and assaults have the potential to be more common because the ratio of inmates per correction officer has grown larger. Additionally, even if there are enough correction officers, because of poor training or otherwise, correction officer-led abuse to inmates is sadly common. If you or if someone you know has been beaten, abused, or mistreated by correction officers as a prison inmate, you may have a prison personal injury claim. The abuse can also be sexual-if you have been targeted, harassed, or sexually pursued by a correctional officer, you may have a claim. Harassment can also be in the form of disclosure of your confidential medical history. We are here to help you. Please call our office today to obtain a free consultation, our attorneys will give you legal advice that has been honed by over 4 decades of practice: (646) 217-0749.
Connect With an Experienced Prison Personal Injury Attorney in New York City for a No-Cost Consultation
The Rikers Island Personal Injury Lawyers at Giordano Law Offices, renowned in Personal Injury & Employment Law, are distinguished as being among the top 5% nationwide by Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers. Esteemed platforms such as Expertise, Avvo, and Lawyers.com have consistently awarded our attorneys with five-star ratings. At Giordano Law Offices, we offer a deeply personal approach. When you reach out to us following an injury or a tragic loss of a loved one, you engage directly with seasoned attorneys who have secured millions in settlements for prison personal injury cases. We often provide clients with our lead attorneys’ personal cell numbers, ensuring accessibility around the clock. As a client at Giordano Law Offices, you will receive exceptional client service from our NYC personal injury lawyers, who will treat you as a valued member of our extended family. Contact us any time for your complimentary consultation: (646) 217-0749.
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The Giordano Law Firm was founded by Attorney Jack Giordano. Mr. Jack Giordano is the managing partner and principal at the Giordano Law Firm.