Tina negligently hits student Susie with her car.Susie,rendered unconscious from the impact,is lying on the street.Which of the following is a correct statement regarding whether Tina has a legal duty to come to the aid of Susie after the accident?

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In most situations,the law holds that individuals have no legal duty to rescue strangers from perilous situations.In some cases,however,the courts hold that individuals have a legal duty to aid strangers in certain types of peril.For example,if Sam negligently hits Janice with his car and,as a result,Janice is lying in the street,Sam has a legal duty to remove her from that dangerous position.

Tina Negligently Hits Student Susie with Her Car