Syracuse Medical Malpractice Lawyer Blog
Crouse Hospital, a 506 bed facility located in Syracuse, New York, was fined $10,000.00 by the New York State Department of Health for hospital negligence. Specifically, for failing to thoroughly check the background of an employee who sexually assaulted a mentally disabled patient in 2008.
In 2008, Crouse Hospital used “companions” to sit with patients in need of continuous supervision. It secured the “companions” from a contractor. Before exposing disabled patients to the “companions,” Crouse failed to check to see whether the individuals were properly qualified. According to the State — which issued the maximum fine — there was no evidence that Crouse Hospital checked backgrounds of the “companions” who, in many cases, were providing care to patients such as inserting suction tubes and assisting with other activities of daily living.
Crouse Hospital no longer uses “companions.”
The trial lawyers at Bottar Law, PLLC, have decades of experience investigating, prosecuting and trying to verdict all types of medical malpractice cases involving hospital negligence. If you or a loved one were the victim of a Syracuse hospital mistake, you and/or your family may be entitled to compensation for lifelong health care, medical expenses, medical bills, loss of income, and pain and suffering.
To discuss your case or concerns with an experienced Central New York medical malpractice lawyer, contact Bottar Law, PLLC now at (315) 422-3466, (800) 336-LAWS, or by e-mail at info@bottarleone.com.