Legal Question in International Law in Nebraska

Is there any legal protection from liability/lawsuits when a person volunteers their time and resources to participate in a medical or dental humanitarian mission overseas where services are performed? Thank you.


Asked on 2/03/10, 2:58 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Luba Smal Smal Immigration Law Office

Professional malpractice insurance which specifically covers all acts, including those performed abroad.

Some countries do not have a legal concept of "medical malpractice" or it could be different from that in the United States.

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Answered on 2/08/10, 3:09 pm


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