EMT / Paramedic Malpractice

Paramedic Malpractice

The vast majority of emergency medical technicians (EMT) and paramedics are responsible and responsive. However, when an EMT or paramedic is negligent, causing injuries or death, the victim or the family may be able to seek compensation for the injuries and pain and suffering. It is important to speak with an experienced malpractice lawyer to learn about your options.

Examples of paramedic negligence

At Advocates Law Firm, we help people who have been injured by the negligence or misconduct of EMTs, ambulance personnel and paramedics. We can help people who were injured because:

• An EMT gave the wrong drug
• The ambulance did not arrive in a timely manner
• The EMT did not follow standard evaluation protocols
• A paramedic did not administer oxygen
• The ambulance did not take all measures possible to arrive at the hospital quickly

Experienced, knowledgeable and recognized

Our law firm has the experience and technical resources to investigate EMT actions at the scene, in the ambulance and at the emergency room. One of our attorneys is a board-certified physician; his analysis and evaluation adds strength to our paramedic negligence cases. Another is a former certified Emergency Medical Technician. Our accomplishments on behalf of our clients have been recognized by other attorneys, who have given us an AV rating in Martindale-Hubbell's* peer rating service.

Contact a Connecticut lawyer

We respect the work that EMTs do everyday, but when the errors or negligence of licensed EMTs lead to increased injuries and serious complications, they must be held liable for damages. At the Advocates Law Firm, LLC, we serve victims of medical malpractice and negligence throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts. If you or a family member has suffered an injury or illness because of the negligence or misconduct by an EMT or paramedic, contact us for a free initial consultation.

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Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the Judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories—legal ability and general ethical standards.