Understanding Standard Of Care
As the first medical professionals on the scene, paramedics and emergency responders play a significant role in protecting injured patients. When medics or emergency medical technicians (EMTs) perform their duties negligently, the consequences can be deadly.
When you call an ambulance, you assume that the emergency responders will have the training and knowledge necessary to address immediate medical needs. The care provided by an EMT is naturally different from the care provided by a nurse, doctor or surgeon. To determine if an emergency worker was negligent, you must understand the standard of care required of professionals in that field.
Our attorneys understand the standards set for paramedics and emergency responders. We have the resources and experience to investigate your situation and determine whether the care provided deviated from the accepted standard.
Let Us Investigate Your Case
The attorneys of Rapoport Weisberg Sims & VanOverloop P.C. work with experts, including nurses, physicians, vocational experts and life care planners, to determine liability and prove the full impact of an injury or death. While many cases can be resolved through settlement negotiations, we do not hesitate to present a case to a jury to obtain the full and fair compensation our clients deserve when necessary. We have an excellent record of jury verdicts and settlements in a wide range of personal injury and medical negligence cases.
To speak with a lawyer at our firm, call 866-693-3806 or contact us online. We offer a free initial consultation. We are located in Chicago and work throughout Illinois.
