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tomxtr · 12-23-2005, 11:46 AM

Most states have good samaritan laws in place to protect rescuers, professional or not, from being sued as a result of their actions. Typically, gross negligence on the part of a rescuer would be the only way to get yourself in trouble. Doesn't sound like there was any negligence involved here.

In some areas you can actually be prosecuted for not rendering or attempting to render aid in an emergency.

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tomxtr is Offline Sergeant Posts: 1,234 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: USA	12-23-2005, 11:46 AM Most states have good samaritan laws in place to protect rescuers, professional or not, from being sued as a result of their actions. Typically, gross negligence on the part of a rescuer would be the only way to get yourself in trouble. Doesn't sound like there was any negligence involved here. In some areas you can actually be prosecuted for not rendering or attempting to render aid in an emergency.