Legal Questions and Answers
What is the Good Samaritan law in Delaware?
I got into a accident the other broke my arms and was lying on the road for an hour. Later a guy who was crossing by helped and took me to the hospital. While I was getting inside the car, his door closed before I could get inside completely and hit my right arm injuring it badly. This guy was standing right in front of me but he was negligent enough to not hold the door at th...
03/31/2017 | Category: Helping People » Good Samarit... | State: Delaware | #34907What is the law on Good Samaritan law in Colorado?
Last week a patient had come as an emergency case. This patient also has his family doctor working in the same hospital but, as he was busy, his patient’s case was bought to me. I performed some emergency treatment on him before his doctor came and took charge of the further treatment. Now this doctor claims that due to my negligent treatment his patient got some severe medica...
03/30/2017 | Category: Helping People » Good Samarit... | State: Colorado | #34856What is the law on Good Samaritan law in Arkansas?
I saw my neighbor’s son lying on the road after falling from his bike. He had hit his head and had sustained injuries on his head and other parts of the body. I am not in good terms with this neighbor. Nevertheless, in that situation I took their son to the hospital called my neighbor and left the place. Now my neighbor is threatening me saying that I caused this accident and s...
03/30/2017 | Category: Helping People » Good Samarit... | State: Arkansas | #34855Does an ambulance attendant enjoy immunity under the Good Samaritan law in Arizona?
I had to call an ambulance last night when my dad complained of chest pain. The ambulance attendant helped my dad get inside the ambulance but while closing the gate he hit my dad’s head. Can I sue this guy and ask for compensation?
03/30/2017 | Category: Helping People » Good Samarit... | State: Arizona | #34854When can a certified doctor claim protection under the Good Samaritan law in Alabama?
I am a doctor working for a private hospital in Alabama. Last night I got an emergency call from the hospital. When I was on my way to the hospital, I found a man lying on the ground surrounded by many people. I got down and found that the person got injured in an accident. I gave him first aid and when he seemed to be a little better I asked the people standing around to get h...
03/30/2017 | Category: Helping People » Good Samarit... | State: Alabama | #34852Can a person sue a doctor for wrong treatment in an emergency situation?
I met with a bike accident and the police called a doctor for help. The doctor came and he just dressed up the injuries in my hands. But actually my hand was broken and he had to put a plaster. Can I sue him for the wrong treatment?
03/30/2017 | Category: Helping People | State: Pennsylvania | #34850Can a person sue me for the delay while helping her in an emergency?
My neighbor fall down from her balcony and suffered some injuries. I took her to the hospital in my van. In between, my van breakdown and I had to take another taxi to reach the hospital. The doctor told that it was very late we reached the hospital. Can she sue me for the delay?
03/30/2017 | Category: Helping People » Good Samarit... | State: New Mexico | #34849Is a person liable for the civil damages caused to an accident victim while rescuing him?
My friends and I helped someone, who met with a severe accident at a NJ state highway, to reach a nearby hospital. We carried him over in my car. In the meantime, he lost his watch, mobile phone, and some other valuables. Am I liable for these?
03/30/2017 | Category: Helping People » Good Samarit... | State: New Jersey | #34848What is spouse’s elective share in New Jersey?
My husband passed away recently. He was staying with his parents for a few years before his death. His parents told me that he left nothing for me in his Will. We live in New Jersey. Am I entitled to any of his assets?
03/29/2017 | Category: Wills and Es... » Elective Sha... | State: New Jersey | #34788Can I take a car or vehicle abandoned on a road in Oklahoma?
Hi I had a friend buy our mobile home but left it in front of our property. It’s a public road and causes trouble to the public. Can the vehicle be presumed as abandoned?
03/29/2017 | Category: Abandoned Pr... » Vehicles | State: Oklahoma | #34786