While at the park,Tasha saw a small child fall into the lake.Tasha did not know the child.Under the common law of most states,Tasha has a legal duty to take reasonable steps to assist the child if Tasha is able to help and such help will not jeopardize Tasha's well-being.

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Under the common law of most states, there is generally no legal duty to rescue or assist a stranger unless a specific relationship exists between the parties (e.g., parent-child, employer-employee) or the person has contributed to the peril.

While at the Park,Tasha Saw a Small Child Fall into the Lake.Tasha