r/nextfuckinglevel Aug 13 '21

Firefighter snatches suicide jumper out of mid air

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u/usernameorwhateves Aug 13 '21

No he's not there's laws protecting ppl trying to save ppls lives

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u/mack_soul86 Aug 13 '21

Absolutely correct. Under tort law in most states, the person trying to save a life is immune from punishment

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u/byusefolis Aug 13 '21

There's also statutory immunity for firefighters and paramedics from ordinary negligence

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u/Tfock Aug 13 '21

In some states it’s wrapped up with the police immunity and could be in jeopardy depending on how police reform laws are written.

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u/byusefolis Aug 13 '21

That's unfortunate. They need to at least split those statutes. Subjecting dirt responders to ordinary negligence lawsuits will lead to a flood of litigation.