Helping People Legal Questions and Answers
What is the Good Samaritan law in Nevada?
My friend fainted while she was at school. The school nurse was called to take care of her. This school nurse gave some medicine to her that reacted and she was rushed to the hospital. Later we got to know that the medicine didn’t suit. Can a case be filed against the school nurse?
04/03/2017 | Category: Helping People | State: Nevada | #35029What is the Good Samaritan law in New Hampshire?
My sister had an accident. Some stranger called the ambulance and took her to the hospital. While they were trying to get my sister inside the ambulance, my sister fell on the ground and got some bruises. Can we file a case against the stranger and the and the ambulance attendant for such negligence?
04/03/2017 | Category: Helping People | State: New Hampshire | #35028What is the Good Samaritan law in Massachusetts?
A stranger on the road gave me CPR when I fainted after complaining of chest pain. He could have taken me to the doctor directly instead of doing that. Can I sue him for compensation for endangering my life?
03/31/2017 | Category: Helping People | State: Massachusetts | #34921What is the Good Samaritan law in Indiana?
I was driving to work when I saw a small boy got hit by a motorbike. I was getting late to work but with an intention of saving the kid’s life, I went up to him checked his injury and then asked another guy to take him to the hospital. I gave little money to this guy for taking the kid to the hospital. Can I land into trouble for not taking the kid to the hospital myself?
03/31/2017 | Category: Helping People | State: Indiana | #34917Can 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 | #34850If a disabled man that lives in the same boarding house falls do I have and duty to rescue or help him?
I live in a boarding house. A disabled man is in the next room. Am I legally obligated to help him if he falls?
03/10/2017 | Category: Helping People » Duty to Rescue | State: Florida | #33738Does a good samaritan need parental consent to perform emergency first aid to a child?
Does a good samaritan need parental consent to perform emergency first aid to a child?
05/09/2017 | Category: Helping People » Good Samarit... | State: Texas | #36897What is the Good Samaritan law in Virginia?
I fainted and fell from the bus. I was full term pregnant when this happened. I was lying on the ground crying in pain when a person who claimed to be a doctor came and helped me. He called an ambulance. In the ambulance, I starting having contractions and was in pain. This doctor gave me some medicine, which did not suit me. Although I delivered, the same day and we are fine b...
04/04/2017 | Category: Helping People » Good Samarit... | State: Virginia | #35124What is the Good Samaritan law in Oklahoma?
A guy who had met with an accident, was lying in the road. He had sustained multiple injuries and was bleeding profusely. I tried called the ambulance and in the meantime, in order to stop, his bleeding tore his shirt and tied it around. His bleeding didn’t stop but I was too scared to do anything else. I wanna know- can I face any trouble for not doing anything else to stop h...
04/04/2017 | Category: Helping People » Good Samarit... | State: Oklahoma | #35123What is the Good Samaritan law in Mississippi?
I helped a person who broke his arm in an accident. I called an ambulance and took him to the hospital. This person has recovered from his injury. However, he is demanding compensation from me for leaving behind his wallet and other valuables. He says he has lost a lot of money due to my negligence. Am I liable for his loss?
04/04/2017 | Category: Helping People » Good Samarit... | State: Mississippi | #35122