Inmunidad Civil para el Buen Samaritano en el Uso de Desfibriladores Externos

Explicación Simple

Si ves a alguien desmayado y usas un desfibrilador para ayudarlo, esta ley te protege si algo sale mal. No te pueden demandar por intentar ayudar, siempre y cuando lo hagas de buena fe.

Es como si estuvieras en la cocina y alguien se corta. Si decides ayudar a curar la herida, no deberías preocuparte por si la cura no funciona, siempre que lo hagas con buenas intenciones.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan está en un parque y ve a su amigo Pedro caer al suelo. Juan utiliza un desfibrilador que hay en el parque para tratar de ayudar a Pedro. Gracias a esta ley, si algo sale mal y Pedro no se recupera, Juan no puede ser demandado solo por intentar ayudar.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

(f) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection: "Automated external defibrillator" or "AED." A portable device that uses electric shock to restore a stable heart rhythm to an individual in cardiac arrest. "Emergency." A situation where an individual is believed to be in cardiac arrest or is in need of immediate medical attention to prevent death or serious injury. "Good faith." Includes a reasonable opinion that the immediacy of the situation is such that the use of an AED should not be postponed until emergency medical services personnel arrive or the person is hospitalized. (Dec. 15, 1998, P.L.949, No.126, eff. 60 days; July 5, 2012, P.L.1081, No.125, eff. 60 days) Cross References.Section 8331.2 is referred to in section 5483 of Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries). 42 Pa.C.S. 8331.3 - Criminal Victim Aid Good Samaritan Civil Immunity (a) General rule.--Any person who provides or obtains or attempts to provide or obtain assistance for a victim of a personal injury crime at the scene of the personal injury crime or attempted personal injury crime shall not be liable for any civil damages as a result of any acts or omissions in providing or obtaining or attempting to provide or obtain assistance, except any acts or omissions intentionally designed to harm or any acts or omissions that constitute gross negligence or willful, wanton or reckless conduct. (b) Definitions.--The terms "personal injury crime" and "victim" shall have the same meanings given to them in section 103 of the act of November 24, 1998 (P.L.882, No.111), known as the Crime Victims Act. (Dec. 20, 2000, P.L.811, No.113, eff. 60 days; Oct. 31, 2003, P.L.200, No.31, eff. 60 days) Cross References.Section 8331.3