Trevor Loflin Died Following Medical Emergency At Huntington Beach Jail
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA (May 22, 2022) – A 26-year-old inmate identified as Trevor Loflin has died after experiencing a medical emergency in his jail cell in Huntington Beach.
Orange County officials are saying that the incident took place on Friday. Trevor Randall Loflin, 26, was booked into his cell around 11:00 p.m. on Thursday.
At some point on Friday he experienced a medical emergency and received aid from jail staff. Despite life-saving measures, Trevor Loflin was later pronounced dead.
Toxicology reports and autopsy results are still pending a this time.
Liability In Huntington Beach Inmate Deaths
Far too many inmates die in custody every year. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, “In 2019, a total of 3,853 prisoners died in state prisons or private prison facilities under a state contract, a decrease of 284 deaths from 2018. The number of federal prisoners who died in the custody of a facility operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) increased from 378 in 2018 to 381 in 2019.” There are a number of steps that jails should take in order to prevent inmate deaths.
- Inmate should receive healthcare for all of their medical conditions.
- Inmates should also receive a psychological screening before being admitted.
- Inmates should receive periodic safety checks to make sure they are ok.
- Jail staff should be properly trained to recognize when an inmate is in medical distress.
All inmates have a constitutional right to receive reasonably adequate healthcare. If a jail is deliberately indifferent to the serious medical needs of an inmate, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Deliberate indifference could come in many forms. For example, an inmate suspected of being at risk for an overdose may not have gotten prompt medical care. There are a number of steps that should be taken after any inmate death.
- An independent autopsy should be performed.
- Jail records should be reviewed.
- 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 can help cover many of the unexpected expenses that can come with the sudden loss of a loved one. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are. There are, however, statute of limitations to keep in mind. Failing to act within the statute of limitations may result in a permanent forfeiture of your rights.
Investigating A Huntington Beach Inmate Death
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the family of Trevor Loflin. There needs to be a thorough investigation for the sake of all who have lost so much. It is our sincere hope that measures will be taken to prevent similar tragedies.
Do you need more information about an inmate death in Huntington Beach? 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 more information about an accident we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
