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Protecting Incarcerated Loved Ones in Florida: Inmate Injury and Wrongful Death

Having a loved one placed in one of the 50 major correctional institutions in Florida is a difficult thing for families and friends; this difficulty is only exacerbated when they learn from their loved ones that their rights have been violated, or worse they learn their loved one has been injured or has died unexpectedly due, perhaps, to injustice. Many times, when inmates suffer from injuries due to negligence, wrongful deaths, or other injustices, this leaves families and friends feeling helpless when trying to get answers from the jail or prison system. What they should remember is: just because their loved ones are incarcerated doesn't mean they've lost their rights; also, these rights can be upheld and injustices can be rectified with legal help. According to Find Law , the rights of inmates include: "The right to humane facilities and conditions   The right to be free from sexual crimes   The right to be free from racial segregation   The right to expr