QUESTION
I need a personal injury attorney for an incarcerated inmate. His throat was slit which was an attempt on his life I Lake County.
Asked on Mar 30th, 2017 on Personal Injury - Florida
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I am a representative for an incarcerated male currently at Wakulla Correctional Institution, Crawfordville, FL. He was assaulted by another inmate in a common area, his neck was slit at lake Correctional Institution, Clermont, FL. He needs to find an attorney that handles this type of case in the vicinity of Florida he is incarcerated.
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Seek advice from counsel who handles injuries against sovereign entities. Suits against governmental agencies are different than suits against private companies. They have vastly superior defenses and limited immunities in certain circumstances. Seek advice quickly as shorter statute of limitations apply.
Answered on Apr 02nd, 2017 at 4:25 PM
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Such a case would require far more details to determine what type and if any lawyer would be interested in puruing such a case. The vast majority of lawyers will have little interest in taking such an issue on a "contingent" fee - where the lawyer only gets paid if he wins money. The inmate may need to retain a lawyer at an hourly rate and retainer to meet with them and review the issues or conduct some level of investigation to see what can or should be done.
Answered on Apr 01st, 2017 at 10:29 AM
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