Because danger invites rescue, those people who attempt to rescue others and get hurt in the process must bear the costs of their harms themselves.

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This statement is not entirely true as certain laws and regulations exist to protect and compensate rescue workers or good Samaritans who get injured while attempting to rescue others. For example, in the United States, the Good Samaritan laws provide legal protection to those who render emergency care or assistance in good faith, even if they make mistakes while doing so. Similarly, first responders, firefighters, and other emergency workers are usually covered under workers' compensation laws that provide benefits for medical treatment and lost wages due to injuries suffered on the job.

Because Danger Invites Rescue, Those People Who Attempt to Rescue