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.
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EMS Attorney David Givot clears up misconceptions about the law and EMS provider rights
The EMT was working on the patient in the Richmond University Medical Center rig while en route when the patient pulled out a gun and shot the EMT in the back
President of the Austin EMS Association, Capt. Selena Xie is always looking for ways to elevate the EMS impact on the community
A Stevens County Fire District 7 ambulance was rammed on the road, and District 2 reported the theft of a truck and equipment
Baltimore County Fire Department crews extinguished the fire that officials say may have contained hazardous materials
Rob Lawrence discusses legislative advocacy with the presidents of the Florida, California and Wisconsin EMS associations
Organizations stuck using yesterday’s demand analysis deployment strategies are getting left behind
Erie County Sheriff: “This was pure evil. It was straight up racially motivated hate crime from somebody outside of our community.”
Shanazia Williamson said she was pregnant when she went to the music fest, where a crowd surge led to 10 people dying and hundreds of injuries
RaDonda Vaught faces up to eight years in prison for injecting the paralyzing drug vecuronium instead of the sedative Versed
North Catawba Fire and Rescue’s Brian Fagen has had five blood transfusions and four surgeries since the incident, which took place at gathering with friends
James Walley admitted to raping a pregnant patient, sexually assaulting other adults, and fondling two children
Police recaptured the man, and EMS treated and transported him
If no humans are waiting for treatment or transport, EMTs and paramedics would be allowed to help the dogs
The pharmacy chain is the 12th defendant to settle with the state, which will use the funds to address addiction and overdoses
Before calling EMS, Greer police found the man under a house
In emergency services, the efforts of the crew and lessons learned on the ground are just as important as the outcome
While chaotic situations can turn many things upside down, they can provide an opportunity to reflect on current processes
States including Arizona, Nevada, Maine, Maryland, Wisconsin and North Carolina have removed fentanyl test strips from prohibited lists
Medical experts testified that the 500-milligram dose of ketamine administered by an Aurora Fire Rescue paramedic caused McClain’s death
The staffing of captains Felicia Barnes, Emily Murphy and Katja Lancing marked the first time all three captain positions at one station were held by women
Chicago Fire spokesman Larry Langford describes first responders’ efforts at a fatal apartment fire
The new president and officers will serve a two-year term
Ten people died and hundreds were injured during a massive crowd surge last year in Houston
The NTSB and the FAA are investigating the deaths of James E. Sauer and Stewart M. Dietrick during the annual Bell Helicopter factory training
Luis Rodriguez was charged with aggravated battery and jailed
The driver ran into oncoming traffic on an Ill. interstate before being tackled by officers
The seven scholarships are for leadership mentoring, industry-specific leadership education, and grants to help EMS leaders complete post-secondary education
David Worley, whose 21-year-old passenger died in the wreck, was critically injured when his vehicle hit the Fond du Lac Fire Rescue rig
After the rig was uncovered, police were forced to use a fingerprint scanner to identify the man, who was determined to have a history of mental illness
A poll of nearly 600 EMS1 readers found that a stunning majority are in favor of providers being able to use medical marijuana if their state allows
