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Monday, October 20, 2008

It’s not a topic anyone wants to dwell on, but the fact is that heart attacks can and do happen, often in public places. According to the National Conference of State Legislators, more than 250,000 Americans die from sudden cardiac arrest. In response to this dilemma, the “AED,” or "automated external defibrillator" is an important medical tool that non-medical personnel can be trained to use in the event of a sudden heart attack. The American Heart Association states that approximately 20,000 lives could be saved each year using AEDs. Further training could save as many as 50,000 lives yearly.

Florida was the first state to enact defibrillator laws in April 1997. In fact, AEDs have worked so effectively that Florida’s standard of care now includes AED availability in many public places where sudden heart attacks can occur, such as:
  • Golf courses
  • Airplanes
  • Sports stadiums
  • Gyms
  • Theme parks

Florida law also requires AEDs in less likely places, such as dentist’s offices and high school sporting events.

If you or a loved one has suffered sudden heart attack in a public place in West Palm Beach, Palm Springs, Stuart, or Fort Pierce, could that heart attack have been prevented if an AED and trained individuals had been available? If you believe this to be the case, you may be entitled to compensation for injury or death.

Please contact Florida heart attack injury lawyer Craig Goldenfarb, P.A., recognized as a leading legal authority on the use of AEDs in Florida. Few personal injury attorneys are experienced in this area of the law. In fact, Craig Goldenfarb is only one of five lawyers in the country with this specialization. Mr. Goldenfarb offers a free initial consultation to discuss your case and determine if you are entitled to compensation. Please contact Craig Goldenfarb today.

posted by Patti at 10:33 AM

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