Good Samaritan Law
Question:
If an employee tries to medically help someone during a medical emergency are they or our company liable if something should go wrong?
Answer:
If you work in Ohio you are covered by something called the “Good Samaritan” law that protects bystanders who provide emergency aid from financial liability if there is an unintended injury or wrongful death. This law is meant to protect those providing emergency care at the scene of an emergency and does not apply to care provided to someone already in a medical facility. Nor does it protect someone if they expect payment for the treatment (such as from an insurance company). Stated best, the law is designed to let people do the right thing without fear of being sued.
To see the details of Ohio Good Samaritan laws visit the ORC website.
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