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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The Social Security Fairness Act would eliminate provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for first responders
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There is a groundswell of support to change how lights and sirens are used in EMS to reduce risk to ambulance crews, patients and others
A recent poll found that nearly 70% of those who responded hold either a bachelor’s or master’s degree in an EMS-related field
The accusations against Louis “Joey” Mitchell and Charity Keys include accepting bribes of $20,000 each
A judge sentenced Andrew Williams to probation, and he remains on unpaid leave from the city of Sanford
Christopher Biggs reportedly worked on a call Tuesday, and IAFF Local 1715 President Ken McKenzie is concerned about perception and liability
The long legal battle is taking a toll on Yadira Arroyo’s family, friends and co-workers
Robert Luckritz was chosen over interim chief Jasper Brown
The department is evaluating the facilities and consulting with regulators about “appropriate guardrails”
Qualified immunity protection varies from state to state. Do you know yours?
John Benning reportedly called 911 five times and told first responders his brother had been poisoned
An external investigation found evidence of racial harassment at the Everett Fire Department consistent with the complaints made by former member Jason Anderson
There is a lot to learn from the Page, Wolfberg and Wirth examination of hospital bed delays and the rights of EMS to return to service
More than 220 charges involve at least 27 antlered bucks taken illegally in Mineral, Grant and Hampshire counties in West Virginia, and parts of Maryland
Jeramine McCurley was charged with fleeing from an officer and aggravated battery
The driver of the Jeep was pronounced dead at the scene, and its passenger was transported to a hospital in Shreveport for severe burns
A hearing is scheduled to debate the legalities of using a new drug combination for the lethal injection
The Advance Fire Department is investigating the alleged inappropriate actions, which include unwanted touching, wine-making and loud behavior
The onboard paramedic said the helicopter rolled in the air, pinning himself and the flight nurse to the ceiling before they could secure the patient
The Lexington firefighter was rendering aid to a slumped-over driver when the driver woke up, put the SUV in gear and took off
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Joshua Cleland faced felony charges after Liberty Firefighter-Paramedic John Beard died of a fentanyl overdose
The two individuals were charged with battery of a governmental representative and obstructing an officer, according to a report filed in Cabell County Magistrate Court
The paramedics were treated at Saint Barnabas Hospital for pain and swelling to the face and for a bite wound
Police reports detail poaching-related crimes perpetrated by Allegany County Department of Emergency Services Chief Christopher Biggs and others
Investigators have not determined the origin of the blaze that killed Lt. Paul Butrim, Lt. Kelsey Sadler and Paramedic/Firefighter Kenny Lacayo
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