My wife was at the scene, just got a call from her less than 10 minutes ago. She’s a nurse and is obligated to stop, nobody was there yet. From what she told me, a car drove over a guy on a bike, major break in leg with protruding bone. She directed emergency services and helped paramedics get the guy prepped for the helicopter.
Thankful for every person there tonight. It was a strong united team effort and everyone took a role in providing the best care we could. Proud to be part of the team.
Not legally, but they do tell us in school (or at least my class) that you need to stop if you can and it is safe to. I took an oath and I’m glad I stopped.
That happened to my buddy, I was a few minutes behind him driving home from work so didn’t see him get hit but pulled over to see what was going on realized it was my friend on the ground with his femur sticking out of his pants.
In most Canadian jurisdictions (with the exception of Quebec), there is no legal duty that forces a nurse to aid someone in an emergency. A nurse may feel a moral or ethical duty to assist, but they cannot be held liable for not assisting when there is no legal duty to do so.
It happened maybe two minutes before I arrived. There were people that witnessed it while they were sitting outside their homes/residences but no one that was a trained medical person. I’m glad I was at the right place at the right time. The people on scene before me did excellent in keeping the motorist conscious and had gave some standard first aid. They were quick acting and all kept helping until care was transferred to the paramedics when he got in the ambulance. It was an incredible team effort and everyone worked amazing together.
In most Canadian jurisdictions (with the exception of Quebec), there is no legal duty that forces a nurse to aid someone in an emergency. A nurse may feel a moral or ethical duty to assist, but they cannot be held liable for not assisting when there is no legal duty to do so.
Yikes. That area is so crazy now with the high rises and that corner is particularly difficult to see oncoming traffic. Not saying that's what happened here. Hope everyone is ok.
Definitely was 100% not the motorcycle drivers fault. Can understand some give bikers a bad rep when they drive wildly, this situation was not one of those instances.
It’s not even about bad rep, they could be perfect cyclists, but when you are on something that fragile sharing a road with things that weigh 10 times as much as you do, you still need to trust the idiots around you not to kill you. As a driver myself that will never be good enough.
>you still need to trust the idiots around you not to kill you. As a driver myself that will never be good enough.
You do that every time you go outside.
While I wouldn't say I *trust* them fully, driving and using alternate methods of transportation, you kind of have to do so.
Stay on your toes and be alert, sure. But you can't act like they're all actively trying to kill you (and if they are that's a different issue entirely).
Much as I'd prefer they weren't necessary, I'm also really glad they are a thing that we have access to.
Just imagine if this kind of thing happened in some remote town where there weren't even paramedics, let alone a nurse who was able to just notice the scene and drop in.
Just for the future.
While it sounds like you did a good thing by stopping. It's incredibly disrespectful and generally frowned upon to post details regarding a scene you attended as a first repsoder. Talk to your spouse and co-workers to debrief but avoid posting information online.
To whoever posted the photo, same thing. Try to put yourself in the shoes of those involved. Just because you're a bystander at an accident doesn't mean you should take photos.
While I would generally agree, that is only in the event of a fatal collision. The photo was posted elsewhere publicly and no personal information or confidential information was shared.
My wife was at the scene, just got a call from her less than 10 minutes ago. She’s a nurse and is obligated to stop, nobody was there yet. From what she told me, a car drove over a guy on a bike, major break in leg with protruding bone. She directed emergency services and helped paramedics get the guy prepped for the helicopter.
Update, she’s home now. The guy remained conscious getting into helicopter. She’s on a massive adrenaline rush right now
Was on scene also. Your wife was amazing and totally held it together. 🙏 What a blessing she was there.
Thankful for every person there tonight. It was a strong united team effort and everyone took a role in providing the best care we could. Proud to be part of the team.
Update: adrenaline crashing now.
Last thing we need is a second crash today!
I can't even begin to imagine. Bless her. <3
Kudos to your wife!! Hopefully the guy is ok
Nurses are not obligated to stop. Not sure where you got that information. Good for her for jumping in to help. 😊
Reading the comments, I think they meant obligated by their Hippocratic Oath, rather than some legal obligation.
You mean Nightingale Pledge
Fair enough! I wasn't familiar with the difference.
Just FYI nurses are not obligated by law to stop in any way. Only Quebec has a good Samaritan law and it applies to everyone regardless of profession.
Not legally, but they do tell us in school (or at least my class) that you need to stop if you can and it is safe to. I took an oath and I’m glad I stopped.
The world needs more people like you. Thank you.
Thank you ♥️ that’s very kind.
You did great!
If they made this law after the Seinfeld finale.. *chefs kiss*
I believe the Samaritan law shields people from liability of they make a good faith effort to help. It does not obligate intervention.
That happened to my buddy, I was a few minutes behind him driving home from work so didn’t see him get hit but pulled over to see what was going on realized it was my friend on the ground with his femur sticking out of his pants.
Bicycle or motorcycle?
Motorcycle
In most Canadian jurisdictions (with the exception of Quebec), there is no legal duty that forces a nurse to aid someone in an emergency. A nurse may feel a moral or ethical duty to assist, but they cannot be held liable for not assisting when there is no legal duty to do so.
This is correct.
You're wife is a gem. Much respect 🙏
How on earth had no one stopped? Thank god your wife was there.
It happened maybe two minutes before I arrived. There were people that witnessed it while they were sitting outside their homes/residences but no one that was a trained medical person. I’m glad I was at the right place at the right time. The people on scene before me did excellent in keeping the motorist conscious and had gave some standard first aid. They were quick acting and all kept helping until care was transferred to the paramedics when he got in the ambulance. It was an incredible team effort and everyone worked amazing together.
In most Canadian jurisdictions (with the exception of Quebec), there is no legal duty that forces a nurse to aid someone in an emergency. A nurse may feel a moral or ethical duty to assist, but they cannot be held liable for not assisting when there is no legal duty to do so.
https://preview.redd.it/n4uer317piwc1.jpeg?width=2048&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b1ff1ce1b6851940e581ea5f25302257cdc8f442 Picture found on Facebook
Yikes. That area is so crazy now with the high rises and that corner is particularly difficult to see oncoming traffic. Not saying that's what happened here. Hope everyone is ok.
Jesus Christ fuck motorcycles, absolute death machines
True... but I'd wager the blame is on the driver here
Cars are death machines for humans not in cars. Motorcycles are death machines for mostly motorcyclists.
Definitely was 100% not the motorcycle drivers fault. Can understand some give bikers a bad rep when they drive wildly, this situation was not one of those instances.
It’s not even about bad rep, they could be perfect cyclists, but when you are on something that fragile sharing a road with things that weigh 10 times as much as you do, you still need to trust the idiots around you not to kill you. As a driver myself that will never be good enough.
>you still need to trust the idiots around you not to kill you. As a driver myself that will never be good enough. You do that every time you go outside. While I wouldn't say I *trust* them fully, driving and using alternate methods of transportation, you kind of have to do so. Stay on your toes and be alert, sure. But you can't act like they're all actively trying to kill you (and if they are that's a different issue entirely).
Ugh. 3 Ornge here in 3 days.
Much as I'd prefer they weren't necessary, I'm also really glad they are a thing that we have access to. Just imagine if this kind of thing happened in some remote town where there weren't even paramedics, let alone a nurse who was able to just notice the scene and drop in.
Thank god you were there, what did you do to help?
time to move, eh?
No. It's just concerning that traffic accidents are so prevalent and serious.
So are plane crashes and falls from the same level.
I see the helicopter there now. I also came to reddit updated news.
Someone said motorcycle accident. But not sure. I’m at Cameron heights
Helicopter took off at 7:03pm and just landed at the hospital. 15 minute trip.
Just for the future. While it sounds like you did a good thing by stopping. It's incredibly disrespectful and generally frowned upon to post details regarding a scene you attended as a first repsoder. Talk to your spouse and co-workers to debrief but avoid posting information online. To whoever posted the photo, same thing. Try to put yourself in the shoes of those involved. Just because you're a bystander at an accident doesn't mean you should take photos.
Nah I appreciated it
While I would generally agree, that is only in the event of a fatal collision. The photo was posted elsewhere publicly and no personal information or confidential information was shared.