Originally Posted By: Arney
Have others ever considered the legal ramifications as some life threatening situation unfolded in front of them and it altered what they might have initially wanted to do to help?

Seems like you are asking about the opposite of what was in the article -- whether the potential rescuers chose not to help to avoid being sued. I heard this advice many times. Apparently the rescuers get sued pretty regularly (especially if something goes wrong), so people recommend to consider it carefully before you decide to step in.