My decisions were definitely always influenced by the risk of injuries. I'm pretty sure the decisions of others were too, this kind of happens automatically -- I think most people wouldn't want to risk their life for total strangers. What wasn't natural to me was considering the risk of litigation. I didn't think of it until I heard that some hospital was advising doctors and nurses to not give medical assistance when off duty due to risk of litigation.

I'm also considering now what to do with emergency kits. I usually hike with my wife, and I have a kit for two. But sometimes we hike with guests. So what if something happens and they don't have their own kit and we don't have enough supplies for them. I guess it would apply to home emergency kits as well.