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Originally Posted by cabmando
I think some are afraid to help out of fear of being sued. All it takes is someone saying you stepped in without proper medical training and caused more injury. I'm not saying that would stop me from helping but I can see how it would stop others.
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Originally Posted by dheinz
Are there not "Good Samaratin" laws that prevent liability issues from arising in emergency situations?
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Most states, including California, have laws that prevent anyone being sued for making a good faith effort to assist someone in distress. Medical training is not required and you cannot be sued if you are honestly trying to help.