Heart attacks in public places - could an AED defibrillator have prevented further injury or death?

Many public places in Florida must have an AED or defibrillator on site in case of heart attacks.Many public places in Florida must have an AED or defibrillator on site in case of heart attacks.With 250,000 Americans dying from sudden heart attacks each year, this is an important topic. The State of Florida was the first to answer this question in 1997, when it enacted 'automatic external defibrillator' liability laws, addressing the need for a fast response to sudden heart attacks in public places.



How AEDs Save Lives
The "automated external defibrillator" or "AED", a portable lifesaving device, allows trained non-medical personnel to treat a heart attack victim immediately, preventing as many as 50,000 deaths from occurring each year. This means, for example, that a trained employee of a retail store could potentially save the life of an individual who experiences sudden cardiac arrest while shopping in the store. It's easy to see the enormous potential of the AED in saving lives and also the risks of having no AED on site.

Since the protective laws have been enacted, automated external defibrillators have worked so effectively that Florida's standard of care has expanded to require AED on site availability in certain types of public places where sudden cardiac arrest might occur, such as:

  • Golf courses
  • Airplanes
  • Sports stadiums (including high school sporting events)
  • Gyms
  • Theme parks
  • Dentist's offices
  • Medical offices

If you or a loved one suffered sudden cardiac arrest in a public place in South Florida with no AED on site, might an AED have prevented further injury or death? If so, you may be entitled to compensation for injury or death due to there being no AED on site.

Please contact Florida heart attack injury lawyer Craig Goldenfarb, recognized as a leading legal authority on the use of AEDs and heart attack defibrillators in Florida. Few personal injury attorneys are experienced in this area of the law. Mr. Goldenfarb offers a free initial consultation to discuss your case, determine if you are entitled to compensation, and give you the facts you need to make informed decisions about your future. Please contact Craig Goldenfarb, P.A. today.


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Palm Beach County, Florida, heart attack in public places injury lawyer Craig Goldenfarb represents clients throughout South Florida, including the cities of Palm Springs, Stuart, and Fort Pierce, and residents of Palm Beach County, Martin County, and St. Lucie County. Our office in West Palm Beach, Florida, is located a quarter mile west of I-95 on Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., behind Chick-Fil-A in the Legacy Bank Building.

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  • Did a Loved One Suffer Heart Attack in Public? Was an AED Nearby?
    Description: If you or a loved one suffered a heart attack in a public place in Florida, you may be entitled to substantial damages thanks to a 1997 law regarding AEDs.
  • Malfunctioning Defibrillators: What is the Safe Medical Device Act?
    Description: Malfunctioning AEDs can cost lives rather than saving them. A West Palm Beach heart attack injury attorney describes how malfunctioning AED's are regulated.
  • Have You Lost A Loved One Because of a Defective AED? The AED May Have Been Recalled. Learn More.
    Description: AEDs provide life saving treatment for victims of cardiac arrest; however, even the best trained user cannot save a life with an AED that is defective. In the past five years, numerous models of AEDs have been recalled because of design problems or other defects. If you have lost a loved one because a defective or malfunctioning AED , West Palm Beach attorney Craig Goldenfarb can help. Mr. Goldenfarb has led the efforts to save lives in Florida with AED lawsuits that bring justice to those who have lost family members to cardiac arrest because there was no functioning AED present. To learn more or to discuss your claim, contact The Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb, P.A. at 1-800-GOLD-LAW.
  • It Is Not Enough To Install AEDs: To Save Lives In Florida, AEDs Must Be Properly Maintained.
    Description: Since 1997, Florida law has required that automated external defibrillators (AEDs) be installed in certain public locations such as senior centers, medical offices, and schools in order to save the lives of those suffering from sudden cardiac arrest. However, even when AEDs are installed, a lack of proper maintenance may prevent them from being used to save lives. If you have lost a loved one because of a malfunctioning AED, you may have a Florida AED lawsuit. To discuss your claim with a Florida heart attack injury lawyer, contact The Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb, P.A. at 1-800-GOLD-LAW.
  • Lost a loved one from a heart attack in a public place near West Palm Beach?
    Description: Could your loved one's death from a heart attack near West Palm Beach have been prevented by the use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)? You may be able to get compensation. Contact us for a free evaluation by our experts.

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