In Indiana, first responders—ambulance crews, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians—have strong protections from medical malpractice lawsuits. Being the first person on the scene of an accident or illness means making a number of decisions on the spot and without having all relevant information about an injury.
However, this protection is not absolute. First responders who do something extremely reckless or negligent could be liable, especially if their actions were intentional. Because first responders are generally employees of a particular facility, employers are legally and financially responsible for medical malpractice.