Liability in Emergency Cases
Liability in Emergency Cases
This chapter addresses the question of whether one person can be held liable for failing to rescue another person from a dangerous situation. It begins with an overview of German, French, and English rules on liability for pure omissions. It then considers the circumstances in which it is reasonable for a right to rescue to occur. Finally, it examines the level of care to be maintained by the rescuer, as well as his right to compensation if he has suffered damage himself.
Keywords: liability, pure omission, duty to rescue, tort law, rescuers
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