Statements (23)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:law
|
| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
gptkb:Good_Samaritan_law
|
| gptkbp:appliesTo |
gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Canada gptkb:United_Kingdom gptkb:United_States many countries |
| gptkbp:basisFor |
public policy to encourage assistance
|
| gptkbp:dateEnacted |
various forms since the 20th century
|
| gptkbp:effect |
limits liability for rescuers
|
| gptkbp:excludes |
if rescuer acts recklessly
if rescuer is paid for services |
| gptkbp:originatedIn |
gptkb:parable_of_the_Good_Samaritan
|
| gptkbp:protectedBy |
gross negligence
willful misconduct bystanders who provide emergency assistance |
| gptkbp:purpose |
to protect people who assist those who are injured or in danger
|
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
emergency medical services
tort law duty to rescue |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Law_of_Moses
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Samaritan law
|