Man Died Following Medical Emergency In Jail Cell At Robert Presley Detention Center In Riverside
RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA (December 12, 2022) – A male inmate has tragically died after correctional officers found him unresponsive at the Robert Presley Detention Center in Riverside.
Riverside County officials are saying that the incident began around 1:55 a.m. on Monday. Correctional officers found the inmate unresponsive in his jail cell and began CPR.
Paramedics were called to the scene and took over. Despite life-saving measures, the male inmate was later pronounced dead.
A full investigation into the death at the Robert Presley Detention Center remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Riverside County Inmate Deaths
The number of inmate deaths in the United States has been steadily growing. According to Prison Legal News, “A total of 301 federal prisoners died in 2001. In 2015, the deaths hit a maximum of 455.They declined to 378 by 2018. 2,869 state prisoners died in 2001. The number of state prisoner deaths stayed between 3,300 and 3,500 per year between 2008 and 2014, then steadily rose to 4,135, its highest level, in 2018.” There are a number of common causes of inmate death.
- Overdoses
- Inmate-on-inmate attacks
- Heart attacks
- Cancer
Depending on the facts of any case, a jail could be liable if any inmate dies in their care. Inmates have a constitutional right to receive reasonably adequate healthcare. When a jail is deliberately indifferent to the serious medical needs of an inmate, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. For example, correctional officers may have failed to give an inmate proper care prior to them experiencing a medical emergency. There are a number of steps that should be taken after any inmate death.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- Surveillance footage should be reviewed.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- A thorough, independent investigation should be conducted.
The family of any inmate that died in custody may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. Sadly, though, it is common for jails to deny all responsibility if an inmate dies in their care. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Riverside County Inmate Death
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the family of the inmate that died at the Robert Presley Detention Center in Riverside. There have already been 17 inmate deaths in Riverside County this year alone. It is our sincere hope that measures are taken to prevent additional tragedies like this.
Do you need more information about a Riverside County inmate death? Our team of inmate’s rights advocates are here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that inmates are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of assistance we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991. Se habla español.
