Episode
Selects: Are good samaritan laws effective?
48:32
Published: Sat Jul 03 2021
Description
Good samaritan laws have been around for many years, helping to provide legal protections for people who try to help other people. But do they work? Listen to this classic episode and decide for yourself today! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The famous 1964 murder case in New York City highlighted the bystander effect where people assume someone else will take responsibility, leading to inaction in public situations.
00:00 - 03:30 (03:30)
Summary
The famous 1964 murder case in New York City highlighted the bystander effect where people assume someone else will take responsibility, leading to inaction in public situations. Good Samaritan laws are enacted to protect people who lend aid or help to others in need, but can often create legal issues when the recipients of the assistance are unhappy.
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The Good Samaritan laws in the United States vary by state, meaning that what may be protected in one state may not be in another.
03:30 - 09:31 (06:01)
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The Good Samaritan laws in the United States vary by state, meaning that what may be protected in one state may not be in another. These laws offer protections for those who try to help in emergency situations, but it's important to know the specifics for your state.
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While it's common to act altruistically in emergency situations, one should know the legal risks involved.
09:31 - 13:18 (03:47)
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While it's common to act altruistically in emergency situations, one should know the legal risks involved. Emergency workers and medical professionals have their own set of laws governing their actions, but for the general public, it can be difficult to navigate the legal implications of helping others in emergencies.
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Even without a diagnosable mental condition, nearly everyone can benefit from therapy.
13:19 - 18:47 (05:28)
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Even without a diagnosable mental condition, nearly everyone can benefit from therapy. In times of crisis, such as animal rescue efforts, strangers can bond together for the greater good.
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Using a defibrillator quickly can significantly increase the survival rate of a heart attack.
18:47 - 22:57 (04:09)
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Using a defibrillator quickly can significantly increase the survival rate of a heart attack. Making defibrillators easily accessible to the public, such as through the use of designated safe places, can save lives.
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An insurance company refused to cover a woman who saved another driver from a burning car, causing a lawsuit between the insurance company and the woman.
22:57 - 28:03 (05:06)
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An insurance company refused to cover a woman who saved another driver from a burning car, causing a lawsuit between the insurance company and the woman. The insurance company that eventually covered her sued the original company for half the cost, and during the trial, it was stated that the woman had to forcibly remove the injured driver from the vehicle.
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The culture of distrust caused by judges ruling in favor of people who have accused Good Samaritans of causing injury, needs to be rooted out.
28:03 - 34:05 (06:02)
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The culture of distrust caused by judges ruling in favor of people who have accused Good Samaritans of causing injury, needs to be rooted out. Until then citizens of China will be reluctant to help others in need, despite a National Good Samaritan Law being passed in 2017 that offers protections.
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Some states in the US have laws that protect people who try to help in a medical emergency, allowing them to make reasonable maneuvers to help someone.
34:05 - 40:40 (06:35)
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Some states in the US have laws that protect people who try to help in a medical emergency, allowing them to make reasonable maneuvers to help someone. Moreover, there are 240 US universities in 35 states that have something called 911 Lifeline, where no one will get in trouble for calling for help concerning an alcohol-related medical emergency.
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The concept of duty to act is explored through an episode of Seinfeld and its similarities to certain laws that require reporting but not necessarily intervening in a crime are discussed.
40:40 - 46:44 (06:03)
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The concept of duty to act is explored through an episode of Seinfeld and its similarities to certain laws that require reporting but not necessarily intervening in a crime are discussed. The speaker then transitions to recounting their experience listening to a podcast episode about fecal transplants while on a boat with no land in sight.
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This is the outro for the Stuff You Should Know podcast, providing contact information and promotion for iHeartRadio's iHeartland event featuring Wells Adams and Tyler Florence.
46:44 - 47:37 (00:53)
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This is the outro for the Stuff You Should Know podcast, providing contact information and promotion for iHeartRadio's iHeartland event featuring Wells Adams and Tyler Florence.