Legal Question in Personal Injury in Virginia

I am a nursing student in the state of Virginia. What legal obligation do I have to stop and render assistance to people who are in an accident or emergency situation? I know about the Good Samaritan laws that protect me, etc but what about a legal obligation to assist people where I may possess skills which could potentially help a person above and beyond that which a lay person could provide? If or when I become an RN, will my legal responsibility increase? This question came up in class and the prof. was unable to provide a definitive answer.

Thanks,

Mark


Asked on 1/25/12, 12:49 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

The answer is, no, you have no such legal obligation under Virginia law,

whether now or based upon whatever skills that you may acquire in the future.

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Answered on 1/25/12, 5:04 pm


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