[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/need-know-good-samaritan-law-nj\/#Article","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/need-know-good-samaritan-law-nj\/","headline":"What You Need to Know about the Good Samaritan Law in NJ","name":"What You Need to Know about the Good Samaritan Law in NJ","description":"If you are an emergency responder of any kind, you\u2019ve most likely heard of NJ\u2019s Good Samaritan law.\u00a0 The same is certainly true if you are a physician or nurse.\u00a0 Are you exposed to liability if you are hurt because you helped when you came across an accident scene?\u00a0 Additionally, there\u2019s a big concern that… Continue reading What You Need to Know about the Good Samaritan Law in NJ<\/span><\/a>","datePublished":"2017-04-25","dateModified":"2024-07-30","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/author\/dmlawyer\/#Person","name":"Dan T. Matrafajlo","url":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/author\/dmlawyer\/","identifier":1,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/4cd7921c278b5fce01aa11ff8757760e046d90270e00964f697cbd173dee30a0?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/4cd7921c278b5fce01aa11ff8757760e046d90270e00964f697cbd173dee30a0?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Beninato & Matrafajlo Attorneys Law LLC.","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/logo.png","url":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/logo.png","width":366,"height":74}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/bigstock-Injured-woman-in-car-crash-get-21674771.jpg","url":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/bigstock-Injured-woman-in-car-crash-get-21674771.jpg","height":654,"width":980},"url":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/need-know-good-samaritan-law-nj\/","about":["Personal Injury"],"wordCount":404,"articleBody":"If you are an emergency responder of any kind, you\u2019ve most likely heard of NJ\u2019s Good Samaritan law.\u00a0 The same is certainly true if you are a physician or nurse.\u00a0 Are you exposed to liability if you are hurt because you helped when you came across an accident scene?\u00a0 Additionally, there\u2019s a big concern that you could put yourself in jeopardy.The Good Samaritan Act starts at NJSA 2A:62A-1 and sets forth civil immunity for emergency care.\u00a0 The act is intended to assure medical providers that they should not be reluctant to provide medical care for liability reasons.\u00a0 Also, emergency responders of all types are immune from negligence from civil damages as a result of this law.\u00a0\u00a0 This could include both volunteer and professional firefighte rs, police officers and first aid squads.There is an exception to this rule.\u00a0 Under NJSA 2A:62A-9, there are times that a so-called Good Samaritan can be held liable for monetary damages for gross negligence or intentional misconduct.When a Good Samaritan Gets InjuredUnfortunately, it\u2019s not an unusual situation.\u00a0 You come across an accident scene and decide to be a Good Samaritan and help the injured parties.\u00a0 After all, you consider it your professional and\/or ethical responsibility.You may not even be thinking of your duty to rescue.\u00a0 More than likely, you\u2019re hoping to save a life.\u00a0 In some cases, you might not even fall under Good Samaritan laws.\u00a0 You may just be a well-intentioned person.There are plenty of stories that tell this tale.\u00a0 A 2015 news report documents one. A driver came across an accident scene and decided to lend help to the victims.\u00a0 As he exited his vehicle, he was struck and killed by a pick-up truck.Good Samaritans have been credited with saving the lives of many accident victims. Notwithstanding, all individuals need to exhibit caution for their own safety. Obviously, exiting a car on any roadway represents danger. Good Samaritans have even been injured when they helped those in vehicles moved to the shoulder of the road.Bottom line?\u00a0 Your well-being is just as important as anyone else\u2019s life. You can easily suffer catastrophic injuries while you are busy helping others.Contact UsWere you injured as a Good Samaritan?\u00a0 At the Law Offices of Beninato & Matrafaljo, we focus our practice on helping accident victims.\u00a0 Call us to see how we can assist you."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"What You Need to Know about the Good Samaritan Law in NJ","item":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/need-know-good-samaritan-law-nj\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]