Even if the Good Samaritan laws in a particular state cover the actions of EMTs as rescuers, the EMTs can still be held liable and are not protected by these laws if their actions demonstrate gross negligence.
The Good Samaritan law is a law which protects any volunteer by giving aid to an injured person in an emergency situation. The implementation of this Law varies by state, the goal is to encourage citizens to help one another without fear of a lawsuit by giving reasonable care.
An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), cares for patients at the scene of an incident and while taking patients by ambulance to a hospital.
Hence, if the actions of EMTs demonstrate gross negligence, the EMTs can still be held liable and are not protected by the Good Samaritan laws.
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