To Rescue, or not to Rescue - that is the question.

[J.R.]

In the words of David Farragut (dead US Admiral) - "Damn the torpedos... full speed ahead"...

... answer is simple... RESCUE.

Somebody wants to fight about it later... so be it.... I will not be governed by a fear of shadows...

 

[tedj101]

>>I'm too old to live on the street as a result of trying to help someone I don't even know. I couldn't even afford the attorney's fees to defend myself. After all, the plaintiff doesn't have to pay his legal costs, the lawyers take theirs from the proceeds. In effect, I wind up paying both lawyers. And it's a given that I will lose: just my attorney's fees if I am vindicated or everything I own if I am not.<<

Assuming that you are a true volunteer and not a professional, it is likely that your homeowners/renter's policy would cover the cost of your defense. (If you are a professional, your D&O policy would cover it.)

<TED>

 

[mikemill]

Never let lawyers^* get in the way of doing the right^** thing.

*: I don't think all lawyers are scum. Just the ones that breath air⁺.
**: Morally right

+: Thankfully lawyers haven't banned lawyer jokes yet

 

[NudeDiver]

It's real easy to bag out lawyers - until you actually need one.

 

[bowlofpetunias]

In Australia the "Good Samaritan" is expressly excluded from protection if they are under the influence of drugs or alcohol (including prescription).

They are not protected from negligence

...do something other than what they were trained to do
...do not perform the care in a reasonable manner
...failed to provide care when they had a "duty of care"

Touching someone without their consent is assault.... wait till they go unconscious then (assumed consent) you may provide Reasonable care according to your training. If a parent or partner denies access you can not render care.

Duty of care is extinguished by danger to the rescuer

I have used the Lone Ranger (I like that name for it) rescue method for years. I do my thing and get out of there before the police ask my name. Park far enough away no on gets my license plate number... get someone else to make the call and play relay. If you want to sue me... find me... If you want to thank me.... well.... I didn't do it for your thanks... I did it because I would want someone to do it for me or my loved ones.

Who said... "For evil to prevail it only requires good men to do nothing!"?

I chose to do the best I can and I chose to put my safety and the safety of my loved ones first...

 

[tedj101]

Never let lawyers^* get in the way of doing the right^** thing.

*: I don't think all lawyers are scum. Just the ones that breath air⁺.
**: Morally right

+: Thankfully lawyers haven't banned lawyer jokes yet

I'm a lawyer and love lawyer jokes<g>!

OK, what's black and brown and looks good on a lawyer?







A doberman!

Regards,
<TED>

 

[Tortuga68]

Or a rottweiler

What do you call 1000 lawyers at the bottom of the ocean (without SCUBA gear)?

It's real easy to bag out lawyers - until you actually need one

Sadly, as this thread demonstrates, they're needed more often than they should be

 

[Teamcasa]

Or a rottweiler

What do you call 1000 lawyers at the bottom of the ocean (without SCUBA gear)?

An ACLU meeting?

Sadly, as this thread demonstrates, they're needed more often than they should be

I agree, lawyers make good joke targets but in reality, the vast majority serve the public very well.

 

[seaducer]

That's great if they're concious, and not underwater

Not to sound like a martyr, but I would like to think that I'd try and do what I could for someone, within my abilities and training

Personally I'd rather get sued than live with knowing that I had done less than what I could've

(this is not a dig a seaducer in particular, just a general comment on my own opinion)

apologies if this has already been covered as I have been awol for a few....

In the US, at least as far as my training has covered (Red Cross, AHA, EFR), if the person is somehow unable to respond, because they are unconcious, mental illness, in shock, then consent is implied.

I too would rather act than sit on the sidelines,however it is also important to know the limits of your training and to never cause more harm than good.

 

[seaducer]

Or a rottweiler

What do you call 1000 lawyers at the bottom of the ocean (without SCUBA gear)?

A good start?:mooner: