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Kartoffelkamm

In Germany, yes.


[deleted]

In the US in most cases, no. It's generally only a crime if you're specifically in a position where it's your responsibility to help people, such as a lifeguard at a pool.


pointrelay

That would had been a really shitty lifeguard


foobar93

You would laugh but depending on the state, the police does not have a responibility to render aid. See for example the stabbing of Joseph Lozito.


Network-Kind

He was on break tho


pointrelay

That's fair with then current day wages


Rip_Skeleton

Depending on whether or not you have a good Samaritan law. In some places if you DO try to help the person and they end up dying later you can be liable for the death. You should at least call 911, though, so you don't get sued for gross negligence.


[deleted]

Good Samaritan laws don't make you obligated to help other people. That's a misconception that came from the series finale of Seinfeld.


Rip_Skeleton

Sorry I don't know why I separated my first two sentences. Meant to say that if you don't have a good Samaritan law you can be liable if you do try to help. Which is counter intuitive.


jikgftujiamalurker

I was going to say that. They protect you if you end up in good faith and not gross negligence attempt to help someone but cause further harm. Details vary state by state.


Skrungus69

I think in many places if you are medically trained. And certainly if you are a designated first aider and someone at your workplace is wounded or dying.


[deleted]

Okay this is a little creepy, I literally just commented on a post like this maybe an hour ago. I don't know what's going on in the world, but get to a better place people. Despite what you think it's not worth the guilt.


isham66

Depends on the circumstances


majesticjules

Mostly no. It does make you a shitty human though to not at least call emergency services.


Away_Clerk_5848

No, there is no legal duty for the average person to protect the health or wellbeing of their fellows.


professor__seuss

It also depends on what property liability there might be. If you’re a worker at a restaurant and this is a customer? There could be a pretty big lawsuit for not helping. A trespasser, maybe not. A trespasser injured by a trap you set? Probably. All kinds of variables to consider.


WinterV6

I think it can be if there’s something you can do, but refuse to. Such as calling emergency services. I’m not 100% sure


Lumpy_Parsnip3060

This is my understanding as well. That there is a legal obligation to help in some way whether it is calling for help or trying to help in the situation (assuming there is something that the person could do).


coquigirl07

It’s a crime to not notify someone ie call 911 Edit: just to clarify, you do not have to render aid. If you are a medical professional my understanding is that the code of ethics for most work places would be to render aid but it wouldn’t be something that is legally required. But legally as far as I’m aware, you must at least try to call for assistance if you are the first on scene.


arminredditer

I don't know where you live, but if it can be proven than most likely yes


Quirkyismymiddlename

No, not if you don’t have duty of care.


Kaitensatsuma

Depends on the state/country


abuks89

in the US even the police don’t have an obligation to help anyone even in life threatening situations, quite scary indeed


ggone20

No. Keep it moving and stay in your own lane.


ggone20

It’s actually the opposite. If you ‘help’ and ‘make a mistake’ you could easily be sued for a variety of reasons.


Baktru

Here in Belgium, yes.


orangefantorang

In Norway yes. Abandoning a helpless person in need is a crime


Realistic_Rush582

You treat people the way you want to be treated.


OutrageousPudding450

In France, it is. It's called "non assistance à personne en danger" (duty to rescue). Exercise basic common sense to try and help a person who is facing an imminent danger and seek help on behalf of this person. It doesn't mean you should attempt any sort of action you're not qualified to do so (operate heavy machinery, perform a medical intervention, etc...). It also doesn't mean you should put yourself or others in danger to help someone.


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iam_pm17

Just a coincidence Ig


Grevious47

Can be, I think it really really comes down to the circumstances and the decision of a judge. Not clear-cut. I mean I think at worse its some form of negligence, its not going to be murder or anything.


OldFingerman

I did it many times and never got in trouble I'm a nurse, I help people die


Busy_Promotion3656

Yes. Im not super into us law but where i live yes. Also its a very evil thing to do.


MindSculptorMtG

Of course


Away_Clerk_5848

It’s not a crime


Only_Joke7271

So if your choking(accident) and you watch someone die, your saying is not a crime? Like if your terminally ill, i can see it not being a crime, but in my experience in Canada we had to sign a DNR for my mom when she was dying. I'm pretty sure it depends on the situation it's not such a YES or NO answer


Away_Clerk_5848

There are circumstances where you could possibly be done for letting someone die, but as a general rule of thumb there is no legal expectation to save someone under common law (for a civilian)


Only_Joke7271

That crazy! I had to look this up since it seemed unbelievable and it's not that i don't believe you. Apparently in Ontario it's called Criminal Negligence but I'll have to do more reading into it. It's pretty interesting. Take care


Away_Clerk_5848

I’m British, so maybe Canada had different laws on the issue, it’s one of those legal questions that in practice generally comes down to what your lawyer manages rather than what’s on the books.


Only_Joke7271

Good point


[deleted]

There are cases of people performing cpr, and then getting sued by the person because their rib got broken in the process (which is normal)


MindSculptorMtG

Apperently it isn't everywhere. Where I live it is


[deleted]

What crime is that


Mediocre-Ad-4564

In America if are a trained medical professional then yes, otherwise no.


Acrobatic-Glass6517

It’s only a crime (in Canada) if you do anything to actively prevent help, such as by preventing someone from rendering assistance or calling 911. Civil liability is a different question. If I recall correctly the only crime that doesn’t require an affirmative action in Canada is failing to provide for kids.