PRISON LITIGATION
Defending the Rights of the Incarcerated.
We fight for those abused in prisons and jails—from Rikers Island to state and federal
facilities—holding correction officers and institutions accountable.
ABUSE BEHIND BARS
Standing Against Prison Violence.
Incarcerated individuals deserve safety, dignity, and access to proper medical care and humane treatment. Too often, they face beatings, neglect, and denial of basic human rights. Rickner Moskovitz LLP is dedicated to exposing systemic brutality in prisons and fighting for justice inside correctional walls.
Why Prison Abuse Happens.
Prison systems often fail to protect those in their custody, allowing violence and neglect to thrive. Overcrowding, poor training, and indifference create conditions that strip away dignity and basic human rights. Too often, the very system meant to safeguard inmates instead becomes complicit in their harm.
THE MOST COMMON CAUSES INCLUDE:
Assaults by correction officers.
Failure to protect against inmate violence.
Denial of necessary medical treatment.
Prolonged solitary confinement and inhumane prison conditions.
PROVEN RESULTS
Prison Litigation Cases.
Our attorneys have won major settlements for clients subjected to abuse and neglect in prisons.
$9,250,000 jury verdict (settled for $8,900,000) for the Estate of Terry Cooper, beaten to death by officers at Clinton Correctional Facility.
Trial victory for a man slashed in custody after the state failed to protect him.
Representing NYC Council and Public Advocate in efforts to end solitary confinement at Rikers Island.
$465,000 for a man who lost his toe after medical staff ignored his infection.
$350,000 for a juvenile assaulted in an ACS facility.
$150,000 for a man assaulted at Orleans Correctional Facility.
$105,000 for a man dragged downstairs in handcuffs.
$95,000 for a man beaten with a lock-in-a-sock in federal prison.
$40,000 for a man pepper-sprayed on Rikers Island.
These outcomes are about more than compensation—they force change inside prisons, affirm the humanity of those incarcerated, and demand accountability for abuse.
Our Approach.
We know what it takes to fight prison cases:
Investigating thoroughly, despite institutional cover-ups.
Partnering with medical and correctional experts.
Pursuing record-breaking verdicts to force accountability.
Advocating for systemic change, not just individual justice.
Frequently Asked Questions.
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Yes. Incarcerated individuals maintain constitutional rights, including protection against cruel and unusual punishment.
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Compensation may include damages for physical injuries, psychological trauma, and in cases of death, wrongful death damages.
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Evidence strengthens a case, but many abuses are proven through witness testimony, expert opinions, and legal discovery.
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Prison cases are complex, but our firm has secured record verdicts—even against powerful state and federal agencies.
Ready to Discuss Your Case?
If you or a loved one has been abused in prison, we are here to help. Our attorneys are experienced in exposing systemic failures and securing justice.