I was in my local town centre and it was very busy. A group of girls who I believe were on a hen night or something were walking together, thery were obviously drunk. One of the girls stumbled out into a road and a van which was going too fast was coming straight for her, I grabbed her and got here out the way, I did not hurt her by doing this but she tripped on a curb with here high heels and ended up spraining her rist. She is suing me for damages. People at the scene said straight away that she would have easily been hit at high spped by the vehicle. What do people make of this
2006-06-25 11:09:27 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Her consent to have you save her life was implied because she was intoxicated. If she still insists on suing you, you have witnesses that saw what happened. Remember, her testimony may be flawed because she was drunk. Good luck!
[edit] I've ready the other responses and I'm really sorry to say, but this is not covered by the Good Samaritan Law. The Good Samaritan Law only covers those who rendered CPR and you MUST have taken a basic CPR class that is approved by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
2006-06-25 11:17:12 · answer #1 · answered by BAMF. ♥ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most places you cannot sue for a good Samaritan act, unless you were blatantly negligent. Since your actions resulted in saving the life and the injuries are secondary to your actions you should be okay. If it were the other way around, you tried to keep her from tripping on the curb and threw her into the path of a speeding van, there would be an issue.
2006-06-25 18:17:32 · answer #2 · answered by xtowgrunt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am NOT surprised. Here in the U..S. I make it a habit to help no one like that. If I ever came upon an accident and had the opportunity to help someone and/or give some sort of recitation to someone, I WOULD NOT because they(if they lived) or someone with them would sue me for some reason. That is the way it is in the U.S. now and that is why people are learning to NOT get involved with anyone else. It is unfortunate but with the law of lawsuits in the U.S.., you will never find me getting involved to help save someone else;.
2006-06-25 18:16:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You saved her life! You're probably protected by the good samaritan law, or something like that. An example of when the law would apply: you do CPR on someone, but break their ribs while doing it... they can't sue you for it. It seems like a similar situation. I wouldn't worry if I were you.
2006-06-25 18:13:51 · answer #4 · answered by Eloise 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Youre now the newest victim of whats called "bullsh**". In any event, just because some deadbeat bar fly is suing, doesnt mean she'll win. No court in the world will award her any money, unless you live New York. Even if she does win, our legal system is great because of the endless amount of appleals that you can file. In any event, dont sweat it.
-J.
2006-06-25 18:14:06 · answer #5 · answered by Jason 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say it's a good thing that you saved her life, but sounds like you are DRUNK right now, or have no clue how to spell or type.........centre, here, here, rist, spped DAMN!!!
2006-06-25 18:17:55 · answer #6 · answered by just me 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
File a counter-suit. Sue her back for mental anguish. Then when the law suit is over, kick her.
2006-06-25 20:16:58 · answer #7 · answered by redeme3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's retarded, she just wants the money. If you have any witnesses to back you up about saving her life, you're clear, she has nothing against you in court.
2006-06-25 18:13:48 · answer #8 · answered by maniac_2oo4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Counter sue her for your legal fees.
2006-06-25 18:16:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope you have the names of the witnesses.
2006-06-25 18:14:47 · answer #10 · answered by baby_luv 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋