Can I bring suit against a sheriffs department for wrongful injury?

While in the county jail , a fellow inmate blew out the lights early in the day in an attempt to start fire for random reasons. the officers were aware the lights did not work. Once it was dark(completely dark) the same inmate ambushed and attacked me in a cell. I reported the incident as soon as possible and went to the hospital . pictures were also taken. there is alot more to the story and i have documents it all. I believe there is a viable suit.