Liability in Rescue Operations
Definitions
- (n.) Legal responsibility arising from actions or omissions during rescue attempts that cause harm or loss.
The court examined the liability in rescue operations to determine if rescuers acted negligently.
- (n.) Obligation to provide aid that, if breached, may result in legal consequences for rescuers.
Liability in rescue operations often depends on whether the rescuer had a duty to act.
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Commentary
Liability in rescue operations balances encouraging aid with limiting undue legal risks; drafting should carefully define duties and immunities for rescuers.
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