Thoughts on this (USA litigation)

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Seems harsh to sue someone for trying to rescue you, but thats the US way of life, im sure that the case would have been thrown out of court if it was in Europe.
 
It sounds retarded until you realise that cars don't blow up like in movies. I think the girl who pulled her out like a "ragdoll" was pretty damn stupid. Anyone with half a brain would know not to move someone in that situation.
 
No, but cars can go up in fire and quickly.

It's like motorcycle accidents. You should never remove the helmet. But if they aren't breathing. You may need to remove the helmet to give cpr.

Also the only person to say rag doll is the person suing hardly surprising.
 
AcidHell2 said:
No, but cars can go up in fire and quickly.

It's like motorcycle accidents. You should never remove the helmet. But if they aren't breathing. You may need to remove the helmet to give cpr.
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She pulled her out of the car and then propped her up against the very car she apparently believed was about to go up in flames. Hardly the actions of an intelligent person.
 
This isn't that surprising or shocking, in fact the same thing applies in this country, to a greater extent, as you don't have legal liability protection if you cause additional injury while administering first aid. It's why both the Red Cross and St John's ambulance offer their members legal cover as standard.

Being a good samaritan is not a reason to be careless or negligent, nor is it a reason to expect damage you do to someone to be ignored, especially if you misjudged the situation.
 
A friend tries to save you from a car crash and happens to injure you.

There was no intent to injure (even though she might have been stupid).
She's a friend!
Would you rather die because people are too afraid to help?
 
Hellsmk2 said:
She pulled her out of the car and then propped her up against the very car she apparently believed was about to go up in flames. Hardly the actions of an intelligent person.
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but if it really happened like that why haven't they included witnesses in the article?

From that article it makes it look like that the person suing is making a lot up.
 
I hate the Yanks with a passion - they really do not deserve their place on Earth. The problem is, their toxic society leaches over here and is ruining our even more.
 
Tough one. At first I think totally stupid,, someone tries to help and you throw it in their face.

However if there was no fire or anything to indicate the car "was gonna blow" then it is a bad idea essentially. On top of that then sitting the person against the car means you can't be that concerned about it exploding or setting on fire so the argument goes out the window.

From the victims pov being paralysed must be sucky. especially in America where welfare is un heard of. Lots of big bills to pay for a life in a wheelchair. Nice. :(
 
Hellsmk2 said:
She pulled her out of the car and then propped her up against the very car she apparently believed was about to go up in flames. Hardly the actions of an intelligent person.
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Or pehaps that she wasn't physically strong enough to carry her the full distance without a quick break?

It's probably wise -- although I have no doubt that this will be ignored -- to remind people that we were not there so speculation is at best moot and at worst, detrimental.

How do we know that the woman was concious when she was pulled? If this is the case, I can't imagine her not accepting the help. It all seems a little obtuse to me.
 
singist said:
Good Samaritan can be sued after pulling friend from car wreckage
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