Paramedics and EMT Errors
If you are seriously injured or suffering from a severe ailment, the first people to attend to you might be a paramedic or an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Depending on the severity of your condition, the actions that these workers perform from the time you are picked up in the ambulance to the time you arrive at the hospital could make the difference between life and death.
Despite the enormous responsibility that paramedics and EMTs have, they are only required to attend school for a relatively short time and thus some may be under qualified – especially when it comes to saving a life. If you or someone you love has been harmed by a negligent paramedic or EMT, contact the Iowa medical malpractice lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C. at 877-327-2600 to speak with a qualified attorney.
Potentially Deadly EMT Mistakes
Paramedics have far more responsibility than EMTs, as they can dispense up to 30 different types of drugs. As a result, they are more capable of making fatal mistakes. Some negligent paramedic and EMT errors include:
- Dispensing the wrong drug or the wrong dosage of the drug
- Failing to get to the victim on time
- Failing to follow established evaluation protocols
- Failing to administer oxygen to patients
- Not taking all possible measure to arrive quickly at the hospital
It is important to realize the enormous importance of extremely diligent and experienced paramedics and EMTs. If you or someone you loved has been harmed by a negligent paramedic, you may be eligible to receive financial compensation.
Contact Us
If you or someone you love has been injured by a paramedic or EMT, contact the Iowa medical malpractice lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C. at 877-327-2600 for more information about your legal rights and options.
