Under the "danger invites rescue" doctrine,a person who tries to rescue another individual from harm is liable for any injuries to that individual.

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The "danger invites rescue" doctrine provides an exception to the general rule of negligence law that a person is not liable for harm caused to another person while attempting to rescue them. Under this doctrine, a rescuer is not liable for injuries caused to the person they are rescuing because the rescuer's actions were necessitated by the danger caused by the original tortfeasor.

Under the "Danger Invites Rescue" Doctrine,a Person Who Tries to Rescue