Emergency workers are considered a special breed of humans; they are those who are willing to take extra sacrifices to potentially save the life of a total stranger. While commonly, the monetary reward for those who attempts such feats is miniscule, the act of selfless service is more than reward enough for those who are willing to answer the call. No matter how heroic one might feel the job of an emergency worker is, there is always someone who wants to rain on his or her parade. As quoted in the reading, “no good dead goes unpunished” (Fagel, M.J., 2011, p. 102), a simple act of heroics can potentially lead to grave debt and endless lawsuits. Understanding the laws and guidelines governing emergency management and all fields associated
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While one might find it difficult to understand the role an attorney may have in emergency management, the benefits of having one greatly outweigh the risk of not having one. Attorneys are there for a multitude of reasons, all to clarify and inform those involved of the legalities consistent with the emergency management field. Attorneys are ethically bound to represent their clients zealously. “This means that society in general is less important than the client’s best interest, so the effect of representation on the client is the lawyer’s main focus” (Nicholson, W. C., 2008, p. 81-82). This knowledge is simply understanding there can be a right and wrong side to every story, however, having an attorney on the department’s side will give peace of mind the department’s best interest is seen throughout all phases of …show more content…
One of the more difficult occurrences to overcome is that of negligence. In most instances, The Good Samaritan Law will also protect the interest of the patient. One may be able to intervene but does not, thus causing more injury to the patient than necessary. To say an innocent bystander has the obligation to always get involved is a slippery slope, however common decency and the understanding that most would expect someone to help them in a time of need is justification enough for anyone to get involved during an emergency
While one might find it difficult to understand the role an attorney may have in emergency management, the benefits of having one greatly outweigh the risk of not having one. Attorneys are there for a multitude of reasons, all to clarify and inform those involved of the legalities consistent with the emergency management field. Attorneys are ethically bound to represent their clients zealously. “This means that society in general is less important than the client’s best interest, so the effect of representation on the client is the lawyer’s main focus” (Nicholson, W. C., 2008, p. 81-82). This knowledge is simply understanding there can be a right and wrong side to every story, however, having an attorney on the department’s side will give peace of mind the department’s best interest is seen throughout all phases of …show more content…
One of the more difficult occurrences to overcome is that of negligence. In most instances, The Good Samaritan Law will also protect the interest of the patient. One may be able to intervene but does not, thus causing more injury to the patient than necessary. To say an innocent bystander has the obligation to always get involved is a slippery slope, however common decency and the understanding that most would expect someone to help them in a time of need is justification enough for anyone to get involved during an emergency