Dealing With Emergencies

Legal Protection

If you are needed in an emergency, give what help you can. Most states have a Good Samaritan law to protect people who help in an emergency. You cannot be sued for giving first aid unless it can be shown that you are guilty of gross negligence.

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Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS	Last Updated: May 1, 2008
Medical Review:	Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine
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