PSOW 2012 - Legal Issues for EMS

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Legal Issues for EMS

When the doo-doo hits the fan…

…who’s down-wind?

Important Caveats

Two car MVA involving Okauchee Fire Dept. EMT – 2222 Hours June 8, 2008

Two car MVA involving Okauchee Fire Dept. EMT – 2222 Hours June 8, 2008

Two car MVA involving Okauchee Fire Dept. EMT – 2222 Hours June 8, 2008

Brown v. Acuity2012 WI App 66

Scope of Employment

“Coming and Going” Rule

“Coming and Going” Rule

Scope of Employment

Scope of Employment

Municipal Immunity

Municipal Immunity

Municipal ImmunityExceptions

Ministerial Duty

Ministerial Duty

Known and Compelling Dangers

Known and Compelling Dangers

Known and Compelling Dangers

Known and Compelling Danger

Known and Compelling Dangers

Medical Discretion

Malicious, Willful & Intentional

What about Contractors?

What about Contractors?

What about Contractors?

Limitation on Tort Damages

Brown v. Acuity2012 WI App 66

Brown v. Acuity2012 WI App 66

Compare and Reconcile?

Brown v. Acuity2012 WI App 66

Atty. Dean B. Richards

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