Good Samaritan Law provides legal protection for who?

• A. People who provide emergency care to ill or injured persons
• B. Medical professionals only
• C. Bystanders who witness accidents but do nothing
• D. Employers responsible for workplace injuries

Answer: (A)

The concept being tested is the protection that helps people step in to help during an emergency without fear of being sued for mistakes. Good Samaritan laws shield someone who provides emergency care in good faith to an ill or injured person, usually at the scene, from liability for ordinary negligence as long as the aid is reasonable and the person acts without expecting payment. This encourages bystanders to help without hesitation.

That’s why the best answer describes people who provide emergency care to ill or injured persons. It isn’t limited to medical professionals, and it doesn’t protect someone who does nothing when help is needed, nor does it cover employers for workplace injuries. Note that protections typically don’t apply if the responder acts with gross negligence or intentionally harmful conduct.