Immunity in Rescue Operations
/ɪˈmjunɪti ɪn ˈrɛskjuː ˌɒpəˈreɪʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal protection granted to rescuers that exempts them from liability for harm caused during emergency rescue efforts, provided they act in good faith and without gross negligence.
The Good Samaritan law provides immunity in rescue operations to encourage bystanders to assist accident victims.
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- immunity in rescue operations
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Commentary
Immunity in rescue operations is typically conditional on the rescuer's good faith and absence of gross negligence; precise scope varies by jurisdiction.
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