You cannot sue the jail, or the State/County/City which owns the jail, due to Governmental Immunity. However, if you can prove that the guy who hit you had a history of doing that, you might be able to file a claim against the cops who were in charge of the jail. It is a tough case. Of course, you can either sue the idiot who hit you, but what would you get from someone who is a stone loser? There is a long term solution. You might change your life choices so that you grow up and no longer do things that would put you in a situation like that again. Your choice. Just remember, we are all responsible for the results of our choices in life. When you hang around with bad guys, you are going to suffer in some fashion and at some time over which you have no control.
Answered on Oct 15th, 2012 at 4:29 PM