Q: I want to sue Jefferson County Jail in Madison Indiana for violating my 8th and 14th ammendment rights.
I was arrested on August 11th and when I was being booked in the jail I told the nurse I am on psychiatric medications for severe anxiety,mental illness,PTSD and seizures,I'm prescribed Kolodapin 3 1mg per day,Zoloft 200mg per day and Adderall 20mg twice a day and been on 3 8mg of Suboxone for 20 years for addiction and pain management. I have a broken jaw right now also. I was held in a intake cell for 2 days and then brought to general population and got on the computer to let the nurses know that I was starting to withdraw bad,the following morning I was brought to court and when I got back they said I was going to medical,I was in a single cell and after 4 hours I hit the buzzer and asked the nurse if she could give me my prescribed medication and she said I didn't know you were back here,an hour later she brought me Tylenol and later that day after I was loosing my mind and beating on the door she put me on Lithium for Alcohol withdrawal,I was in there having Seizures,Hallucinatio
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I'm truly sorry you're going through this. It's important to reach out to a lawyer who has experience with civil rights and inmates' rights cases. They can guide you on the best steps to take and help protect your rights.
Make sure to gather all relevant documents, including medical records, any communication with jail staff, and detailed notes of your experiences. This information will be vital for building your case.
Additionally, consider contacting organizations that support individuals facing similar challenges. They can offer resources and support as you navigate this difficult situation. Taking these actions can help you seek the justice you deserve.
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