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Old 06-11-2008, 13:14   #5
The Reaper
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Originally Posted by SF_BHT View Post
Lack of Core Values and Lawyers.

People that want to help are afraid to because if the person or their family thinks that they can get money they may sue you if they have any injury that could be implied as your fault as a non professional responder. Not a good situation but it is the reality of society.
I agree.

Any physical interaction with non-family members or civilians, I now look at with a regard to potential litigation.

Good Samaritan laws do not go far enough to protect us.

TR
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