Los Angeles Jail Deaths Attorney

When your loved one has died in jail, you may be able to hold the prison accountable.

The Los Angeles jail death lawyers at Skapik Law Group passionately believe in fighting for justice on behalf of our clients. Your family’s case is our mission. Attorneys Mark and Geralyn Skapik and their team of jail death lawyers are unafraid of any defendant, including powerful governmental entities. All we care about is fighting to get answers and justice for your family.

Read about our recent $3.5 Million settlement against Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility.

Skapik Law Group is located at 5861 Pine Ave A-1, Chino Hills, CA 91709, in the Pine Corporate Center on the first floor. Reach out to our law firm today by calling us at (909) 398-4404.

We do everything in our power to put our clients at ease during the stressful time of litigation. Client Kathleen S, writes: “Mark Skapik and company are very professional, capable, skilled and incredibly knowledgeable in many different areas of law. I was especially impressed with their expertise in the courtroom. I was a nervous wreck and very uncomfortable in the courtroom setting, but they were very comforting, relaxed and completely at ease.”

Contact us to schedule a FREE consultation at (909) 398-4404 or through our contact form.

Committed Defenders of Civil Rights

With over 30 years of experience, the Skapik Law Group is dedicated to standing up against civil rights violations. Our attorneys have successfully represented clients in cases of police misconduct, false imprisonment, and in-custody deaths throughout Los Angeles and Southern California – achieving significant results, including multiple seven-figure settlements.

Respected by colleagues and featured in publications such as the Daily Journal and the Los Angeles Times, our firm has also earned top ratings on Google and Avvo.

California Lawsuits for Jail Deaths

Jail death lawsuits are difficult. When you hire a Los Angeles jail death attorney from Skapik Law Group, they fight to ensure that your loved one’s rights are respected.

At the Skapik Law Group, we pair a strong record of courtroom success with a deep commitment to protecting the constitutional rights of every client we serve.

Depending on the circumstances of your family member’s death in jail, you may be able to bring a lawsuit to hold the jailers accountable for their death. Some examples of when jails might be held accountable for an inmate death are:

• Beatings or rough physical treatment from prison guards
• Assaults from fellow inmates
• Drug overdoses
• Suicide, when the inmate was a known risk and was not being properly monitored by prison authorities
• Failure to obtain timely and necessary treatment when the inmate is experiencing a known medical emergency

Contact a Los Angeles Jail Deaths Attorneys at the Skapik Law Group

If your loved one wrongfully died in a jail or prison, reach out to the experienced Los Angeles jail deaths attorneys at Skapik Law Group. You can speak with a lawyer by visiting us online or by calling us today at (909) 398-4404. We also serve clients in Long Beach, Pomona, Lancaster, Santa Clarita, Inglewood and Compton.