Legal Issues
The legal issues topic contains news and information about legal issues affecting EMS personnel, agencies or departments. Find the latest news from personnel misconduct, to disciplinary and harassment cases, to malpractice lawsuits, as well as advice to prevent legal action with EMS training, documentation and management.
A case in New Mexico highlights the importance of thorough assessments after paramedics deemed a patient’s self-inflicted gunshot wound unsurvivable
Navigating the shift in financial responsibility and the impact rural EMS practices and policies
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A Monroe County Fire Rescue paramedic is accused of tampering with evidence and official misconduct
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Seven fire trucks, six ambulances and a medical helicopter responded to the incident, and providers transported victims to four area medical centers
If convicted, Christopher J. Smyth faces up to 23 years in prison for willful failure to pay over employment taxes and obstructing the IRS’s collection efforts
A call for a possible overdose turned violent when the patient attacked one of the paramedics prior to transport
Originally, the county had planned to take over an existing private ambulance service, but decided to launch their own after the deal fell through
City council members will vote on a 2-year ban on all chemical sedatives used to restrain patients as well as any new sedatives for medical purposes
GMR’s Brian Henricksen joins Rob Lawrence for a frank discussion on operational deficits
The state plans to address the drug crisis by boosting law enforcement, treatment opportunities, and education and prevention programs
Syed, 41, was convicted of murder in 1999, a case made infamous in the popular legal “Serial” podcast
At least 10 ambulance crews responded, according to the Chicago Fire Department, which asked for help searching the structure
“They saw someone aiming a gun at their truck and began shooting at their truck,” said Lauderhill Fire Rescue Deputy Chief Jeff Levy
Essex County Emergency Services Director Max Thwaits III also served as chief of the Jay VFD and as an EMT for the AuSable Forks Volunteer Ambulance Squad
Colorado Public Radio and other news organizations asked Adams County District Judge Kyle Seedorf to force the report’s release under Colorado open records laws
A driver faces multiple charges in the incident that crushed the EMS provider’s leg and caused other injuries
A 91-year-old patient died and a 36-year-old paramedic was severely injured when flames engulfed the back of the ambulance in a hospital parking lot
Former Calhoun EMS Inc. Director Julie Sears responded by saying that all the providers have had certifications
Joshua Cory Frances also was the head of Maine Task Force One, a group of EMTs and EMS physician assistants
The EMS providers rendered aid, according to the company, which said the incident is under review
If your agency is part of the 74% struggling with recruitment, instead of lamenting “kids these days,” look at those you’re competing against and do something different
The attempt to eliminate all error is a fruitless endeavor as long as we have human beings acting at the point of care
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Philadelphia Fire Department paramedics transported Nisha Jaia Renee Dash to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead
The pilot and two others sustained moderate injuries and were transported to a trauma center
The name and address of the patient were blurred, but other personal details were shared by the employee; AMR is investigating the incident
“I am humbled and honored to be the recipient of the 2022 AAA President’s Award,” Rob Lawrence told EMS1
Curry County Court Deputy Amy Jo McKenna was assisting with a prisoner transport in a Texico ambulance and was airlifted after the crash
Freeport EMS declined to press charges against Justin G. DeAngelis
The plaintiffs are seeking backpay, monetary penalties, damages and attorney costs from Pickaway Plains Ambulance Service
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