Good Samaritan Law overturned in CA

[Anthony]

Originally Posted by Ron61

Anthony,

We really don't know anything but what we read and see about this case. Only the people involved actually know the real facts.

They may know more of the facts, but there are likely important facts that nobody may/will never know, such as what action truly caused the injury, the accident itself, or dragging her out of the car, or a combination of both. The victum's memory may be distorted by the trauma experience.

Originally Posted by Ron61

I agree with your statement about the correct thing to do is call 911, but what if the injured person is bleeding badly or there are other factors involved that would cause their death or worse injury by waiting until an emergency crew can respond? Then you would be liable for being sued for not helping.

By not helping them, you still wouldn't know for sure, that if they had died, that you could have prevented it, and if you did help, and they lived, that doesn't mean your actions saved them, as they may have lived no matter what. But if you did help them, and they had a bad outcome, I'm sure there would be something that some lawyer could find that you didn;t do correctly that caused/contributed to their damages, whether it was a strong possibility or not, it doesn't matter. If there is money to be made, there's a strong will to pursue it.

Finally, if you choose not to help, I don't think any bystander can be sued for not helping.

Also, there is the risk of contracting hepatitis, AIDS from blood contamination.

You do what you want. I'll call 911.