In some states there are "Good Samaritan" laws - where people providing help cannot be sued. It also applies to off duty paramedics/emt or other types of public servants and first responders. If you're genuinely trying to help, the family of someone cannot implicate that you did something wrong.
Not sure about OP's states policies on Good Samaritan laws though - In general, as an EMT, I was scared about this before I was taught that we're protected if off duty (as long as you provide treatment in your scope of duty)
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In some states there are "Good Samaritan" laws - where people providing help cannot be sued. It also applies to off duty paramedics/emt or other types of public servants and first responders. If you're genuinely trying to help, the family of someone cannot implicate that you did something wrong.
Not sure about OP's states policies on Good Samaritan laws though - In general, as an EMT, I was scared about this before I was taught that we're protected if off duty (as long as you provide treatment in your scope of duty)
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