NEMT

The Case A wheelchair-dependent patient was being transported in a medical van when the vehicle stopped suddenly. The patient was thrown forward and suffered a femur fracture—a broken thighbone, one of the largest and strongest bones in the body. A femur fracture is a serious injury that typically requires surgery, hospitalization, and lengthy rehabilitation. For…

The Case A wheelchair-dependent patient was being transported in a medical transport van. During the trip, the driver braked hard, causing the plaintiff to be thrown forward in the vehicle. The sudden forward motion resulted in two serious injuries: an ankle fracture that required surgical hardware for repair, and a fractured eye socket. Both injuries…