We handle some of the most sensitive and complex legal cases in our work: sexual assault in hospitals. When patients are most in need of medical attention they trust hospitals to keep them safe. Unfortunately sexual assaults can happen there and leave victims unsure of their legal options.
We know suing someone after being sexually assaulted in a Toronto hospital takes a lot of courage. It’s even harder for victims to get justice because of the psychological harm and betrayal. Our law firm is aware of these issues and provides compassionate legal help while aggressively pursuing those at fault.
Several potential defendants and the individuals involved often have complex relationships when someone is sexually assaulted in a hospital. By screening employees, providing adequate supervision and implementing the right security measures, hospitals are legally required to keep patients safe. Hospitals can be held accountable for events that happen on their premises if they don’t implement these safety measures.
To determine the full extent of the institution’s liability in these situations we often need to do extensive research. We review hiring practices, background checks, supervision practices and incident reports. We also review security footage, speak to witnesses and consult with medical professionals to document the full impact of the assault on our clients.
Beyond the immediate physical harm, hospital sexual assault victims experience trauma. Many survivors continue to struggle with mental health conditions like PTSD, anxiety, depression and difficulty trusting medical professionals. Their future access to medical care is severely limited by these long term consequences.
To get our clients full compensation for their injuries we work with law enforcement when necessary and pursue civil remedies as well. You have the best chance of getting justice and your money back with this two pronged approach.
Because hospitals are paper heavy places it’s important in these situations to preserve the evidence. Before they can be altered or destroyed we get the relevant incident reports, personnel files, security footage and medical records as soon as possible. When it comes to building a case against a hospital that doesn’t care this prompt action often makes a big difference.
We have represented a slip and fall lawyer in many personal injury cases over the years. This gives us a wealth of knowledge on safety regulations and institutional liability. Our experience allows us to identify all potential sources of liability and develop comprehensive legal strategies.
We know that the trauma experienced by survivors of sexual assault can’t be compensated with money. Holding negligent hospitals accountable is important for reasons other than getting money back. Stronger security measures, better staff training and better safety regulations are often the result of these cases and protect future patients from similar incidents.
Understanding the statute of limitations for sexual assault cases can be tricky especially if the victim’s mental health prevents them from suing right away. Every case is reviewed to ensure our clients healing periods are respected and all legal options are still open.
We strongly recommend you contact Longo Lawyers for a free consultation if you or someone you know was sexually assaulted in a Toronto hospital. We offer compassionate legal representation and aggressively pursue justice against negligent hospitals.