Question

Gabe is browsing movies in a video store when he sees a man fall to the ground. Gabe has had a CPR and first aid class before, and upon examining the victim, Gabe determines that he should give a CPR until the ambulance arrives. He gives the victim CPR and successfully resuscitated him. However, later the victim sues Gabe because while giving him CPR, Gabe broke two of the victim's ribs. What is the best defense Gabe could use to not be held liable for his actions?A. Pure comparative negligence.B. Contributory negligence.C. Modified comparative negligence.D. Superseding cause.E. Good Samaritan statutes.

Answer 1

Answer:

E. Good Samaritan Statutes

Explanation:

Good Samaritan laws or Statutes offer legal protection to people or an Individual who give a reasonable assistance to those who are, or whom they believe to be, injured, ill, in peril, or incapacitated in one way or the other. This Law is intended to reduce the hesitation of bystanders to assist those in need of assistance(ill, Sick or incapacitated) for fear of being sued or prosecuted for unintentional injury or even wrongful death.

The Good Samaritan doctrine or law is a legal principle that prevents

or protects a rescuer who has voluntarily helped a victim in distress from being successfully sued for wrongdoing. Its major purpose is to keep people from being reluctant to help a stranger in need for fear of legal repercussions should they make some mistake in treatment.

Therefore the best Defense for Gabe in the situation from the Question is the GOOD SAMARITAN STATUTES.