What is Paramedic Malpractice Insurance?
Medical first responders make significant sacrifices to provide care for people in acute situations, but sacrifice alone doesn’t absolve responders of the responsibility that comes with their work. Paramedics, EMTs and others sometimes literally have other people’s lives in their hands, and they could be held responsible if they ever make a mistake in these (or other non-life-threatening) situations. Paramedic malpractice insurance generally helps financially protect first responders in Massachusetts from some liability risks that accompany the work they do.
Paramedic malpractice insurance is a specialized form of medical malpractice insurance that’s uniquely designed for medical first responders. While policies may not be as robust as what physicians carry, the protections that these policies provide still are often extremely important and usually better meed first responders’ risk mitigation needs.
Who in Massachusetts Needs EMT Malpractice Insurance?
Broadly speaking, the vast majority of medical first responders working in Massachusetts ought to carry paramedic or EMT malpractice insurance. This normally includes paramedics and emergency medical technicians (of all levels), and wilderness first responders might also want coverage in certain situations.
Because both paramedics and EMTs purchase this coverage, policies the terms “paramedic malpractice” and “EMT malpractice insurance” are often used interchangeably. Whatever term is used to describe a policy, the policy can often be adjusted to suit the particular needs of a medical first responder’s position and employment situation.
Anyone who’s unsure whether this or another type of insurance is more appropriate for their situation should speak with an insurance agent who specializes in these policies. A specialized agent will be familiar with what protections these policies afford, and they can help responders determine whether these protections properly protect responders or another type of policy is needed.
