Asked by Hayley Yurowitz on May 21, 2024
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Megan voluntarily receives aid from Mary Elise after slipping on ice outside a department store. Megan later tries to sue Mary Elise, claiming that Mary Elise injured Megan's shoulder when she helped her up from the ice. Mary Elise is probably protected by which of the following?
A) Good Deed statutes
B) Good Samaritan statutes
C) Good Person statutes
D) The USA Patriot Act
Good Samaritan Statutes
Laws designed to provide legal protection to individuals who voluntarily provide aid or assistance to others in distress without expecting compensation.
- Absorb the key principles of negligence and the methods of defense against it.
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Zybrea KnightMay 24, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Good Samaritan statutes are designed to provide legal protection to individuals who voluntarily provide assistance or aid to those in need during an emergency situation, without expecting anything in return. These laws are meant to encourage people to help others in distress by offering them immunity from liability if their assistance inadvertently causes harm.
Learning Objectives
- Absorb the key principles of negligence and the methods of defense against it.