Full question:
I am a doctor working for a private hospital in Alabama. Last night I got an emergency call from the hospital. When I was on my way to the hospital, I found a man lying on the ground surrounded by many people. I got down and found that the person got injured in an accident. I gave him first aid and when he seemed to be a little better I asked the people standing around to get him to the closest clinic as my hospital was a bit far away. Now this guy is threatening me that he would file a case against me as I failed to treat him further and left the scene. Can I claim the Good Samaritan protection in this case?
- Category: Helping People
- Subcategory: Good Samaritan Laws
- Date:
- State: Alabama
Answer:
Yes, you can claim protection under Alabama's Good Samaritan law. This law states that if you, as a medical professional, provide emergency care at the scene of an accident, you cannot be held liable for civil damages related to your actions or for failing to provide further treatment. Specifically, Alabama Code § 6-5-332 protects individuals who render emergency care in good faith, ensuring they are not liable for acts or omissions while providing that care.This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.