2006-06-14 12:40:49 · 34 answers · asked by Perfect Specimen 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
no law, but its just nice to help someone in need. karma
2006-06-14 12:42:38 · answer #1 · answered by mazzygirl83 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off , if an old woman fell down a flight of stairs, I doubt she would be a man after she fell- look at your question. Your right there is no written law; but that would breaking a law of not being a dick
2006-06-14 12:45:09 · answer #2 · answered by strwrs24 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some states have enacted one form or other of what is often called a "Samaritan Law." What they tend to say is that is able to help a person in immediate need, it may be considered a criminal offence not to , at least, offer help. The form of help may be as simple as calling 911 for assistance.
For illustration, I call attention to the final episode of Seinfeld where just such a law was parodied.
Most Good Samaritan laws are written to include protection from lawsuits on people who do offer help. In the pas, without these laws, many doctors, police officers and emergency medical techs were being sued by families of people who were not helped enough.
2006-06-14 12:50:17 · answer #3 · answered by Vince M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Old woman fell down. Help him up. What does the woman turn into a man? And no there isnt a law that states that. But there could be broken bones from the fall.
2006-06-14 12:44:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Certain things you do in life need not be dictated by an existing law..... Consider this, Take that person place only if its in your mind.... Now that you are the fallen one... would you like to be helped?
Remember, where that old person is today, you will be tomorrow... let you actions today be models of how you would like the younger ones around you to be....
In time we are all on the same escallator of life.... at the very top, there is no where to go.. but down... Its just a matter of time...
You should always treat others, as you would wish to be treated.
Again where the "old folks are ... you will be too someday.... The difference is... They made... and you hope you will...
2006-06-14 12:49:47 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If by falling down the stairs the Old women has truned into a man then call 911... There are a few people out there that might want to fall down those stairs.
2006-06-14 12:45:39 · answer #6 · answered by Ben 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A woman falls down stairs and you dont help HIM up?
WOW -- that person changed sexes while falling!!!!!!!!!!
No law required! THE GOD has built in a senceof right and wrong in all of us-- many get this sence distorted by family, friends, and TV training films , but it is there!
2006-06-14 12:43:54 · answer #7 · answered by whynotaskdon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's an old woman it's a not a "him", but no, there's not a law requiring you to help. That's a matter of ethics.
The "reasonable person" idea is a legal fiction used to determine responsibility and potential liability, but it's not a law.
2006-06-14 12:43:41 · answer #8 · answered by JStrat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No law, just common curtisty.
If your mom/grandma fell down the stairs, and you were not with her, wouldn't you hope someone would help her?
2006-06-14 12:45:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are required by law to assist anyone in a medical emergency. Its called the good samaritan law, the same law prevents you from getting into trouble if you create additional injuries if done while in good faith.
2006-06-14 12:44:09 · answer #10 · answered by nateb48 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you are asking this asinine question, I can only assume you pushed her down the stairs. In that case, if you don't help her or call for help, it's failure to stop and render aid, which is a crime.
2006-06-14 13:00:46 · answer #11 · answered by anonymous 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋