If a person is injured while attempting to rescue someone, he or she may have a claim against the person who caused the situation that endangered the victim and the rescuer.

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This is based on the "rescue doctrine," which allows a rescuer who is injured while attempting to save another from harm to potentially claim against the party whose negligence created the danger, assuming the rescue attempt was reasonable and the danger was imminent.

If a Person Is Injured While Attempting to Rescue Someone