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14392 messages, Last post on Nov 28, 2009 at 4:26 PM
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Replying to: snakeweasel (Dec 27, 2008 7:30 am) My compliments to you for your assistance to that Porsche driver. Not many people would have stopped and check the driver to make sure that driver was ok and then calling the authorities. Its nice to read good stories of people that care enough to help others. I did not see it much but I always made it a point to compliment the person(s) that helps us at t/c scenes. Good luck to all and stay safe. jensad 0 0 * v
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Replying to: jensad (Dec 28, 2008 8:39 pm) Just be glad you are not in CA ! The CA Supreme Court has green lighted (set precedence for) increased lawsuits against so called "Good Samaritan Acts". Fortunately or unfortunately for automotive related issues: as goes CA so goes the other 49 states. link title link title
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Replying to: ruking1 (Dec 29, 2008 11:11 am) And it wasn't like the car was on fire or anything.
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Replying to: steve_ (Dec 29, 2008 11:16 am) CHILLING comes to mind. ANYBODY contemplating such actions should really check with their CAR insurance companies and other liability policies; as they are the usual suspects, if you are sued for automotive "Good Sam" actions. Good Sam might turn out to be the likes of New Yorkers in apartment houses hearing seeing and witnessing someone getting slaughtered and doing the three monkeys imitations: hear see speak (no evil) NADA. Bottom line is you can NOT get sued for doing NADA. As those New Yorkers can tell you.   
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Replying to: ruking1 (Dec 29, 2008 11:23 am) The case goes back to the trial court for further proceedings. "If it's not an emergency that requires quick thinking to avoid serious injury," Perrochet said, "then one should apply the regular rule that if you offer aid you'd better be doing it non-negligently." law.com I think this case is going to get bent out of shape about as bad as the McDonald's coffee one did.
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Replying to: steve_ (Dec 29, 2008 11:26 am)  I truly chose the wrong profession !! The way I read the legal blog is that unless one is a professional ( ER doctor going to work  the time one come up on incident, paramedic, etc) and have legal advice and financial liability coverage and updated training for that particular proceedure, proper tools and equipment, logistical back up.... and, and, and...... one direly risks financial health and welfare ! Forewarned is truly fore armed. One's insurance company MIGHT not take too kindly paying for one's "good deeds".
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Replying to: ruking1 (Dec 29, 2008 12:25 pm) Good blurb at Wiki Answers. In the California case, I think the reckless part is the issue.
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Replying to: steve_ (Dec 29, 2008 12:45 pm) |
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Replying to: jensad (Dec 28, 2008 8:39 pm) Stop to check, but keep an alert and watchful eye that some other Bozo doesn't take the turn to fast, slide off the road and run you over. I've seen it happen before... on t.v.
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Replying to: jipster (Dec 29, 2008 1:12 pm) |
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