I think I have now seen everything when it comes to stupid lawsuits. I was appalled to read that in Mount Dora, FL a rescue worker is suing the person she saved.
Jennifer X (yes, I am changing her name), an emergency medical technician, responded to a 911 call made by 84-year-old Elizebeth Baker. Sure, she saved the old lady, but now Jennifer X has hit her with a $15,000 lawsuit.
The suit?
Well, apparently when the rescue truck pulled up on the lawn it broke through the lid of an old septic tank. Roland claimed injury from the event and despite already receiving “rescue workers compensation benefits” still wants more money.
So now we need to be worried everything is in order before we call 911?
If I my house is on fire do I need to put it out before the fire truck gets there? Since, if you follow the logic, I could be sued if a fire fighter gets burned putting out the fire?
This isn’t the first of these types of suits to hit. Last October rescue workers responded to a child who fell into a pool and suffered severe brain damage. The rescue worker sued the family because they slipped on a puddle next to the pool. Didn’t the parent think to tidy up a bit before rescue workers arrived? Sheesh.
Come on rescue workers, you have very risky jobs and I think you should be well-paid and well-covered (insurance wise) if you are hurt on the job; let’s not hit the people you are suppose to be helping with a law suit!
I can see it now – everyone being afraid to call 911 and independent “we won’t sue you” rescue agencies opening up all around the country.
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Unbelievable…
On the other hand, rescue workers are sued all the time when they respond to those situations. There is no happy medium. The pay isn’t all that great, nor are the benefits. We also have to fight the fight with workman’s comp for coverage on a job related injury. (pulling hair out now)
Having said that, I agree with you that some lawsuits are pretty stupid.
Great point Mike. Rescue workers should not have to worry about being sued for trying to help someone – which is why several states have the Good Samaritan Law (so bystanders don’t stand on the sidelines in an emergency).
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