Originally Posted By: Russ
What I take from this is that the court will second-guess my actions if I happen upon an accident before the professional first responders. What's a joe-citizen to do? First, the vic will stay where I found her/him; that decision has now been made, the Good Samaritan Law provides zero protection. Second, since I'm not an EMT (or wannabe), my first aid kit is now going to stay in my truck. Those 4x4's are for my boo-boo's.

I'm almost willing to +1 on this. Yeah, I'm an EMT, but y'know, if I'm by myself, there is absolutely NO moving of the patient unless the car is actively burning. Even then, I might grab a few pictures to prove the point before I move the patient. Or more likely, open the door, point at the fire, and say, "Hey the car is on fire!!!" They can wrench their own back.

It's bad enough that I have to watch my a$$ while on the job; I'm not willing to have to watch it 24/7. Maybe I can have a contract drawn up and consent signed before I act in the future (only a slight jest)