Florida Good Samaritan Law Attorneys
Defending & Advising Clients in Orlando, Orange County & Statewide
For many gun owners, understanding Good Samaritan laws is critical to knowing how to act responsibly in emergencies. While Florida law generally does not require anyone to assist a victim of an accident or intentional harm, choosing to intervene can raise legal questions.
Schedule a confidential consultation with a Florida Good Samaritan lawyer at Katz & Phillips by calling (321) 425-8961 or reaching us online. Your appointment can be conducted virtually for convenience. Hablamos español.
Helping Clients with Good Samaritan Law Issues
Katz & Phillips provides knowledgeable guidance to Floridians who want to understand their rights under the Good Samaritan Act and related protections. We assist clients who have acted in emergencies, including firearms or self defense, so they know potential civil or criminal exposure and how to respond.
Our attorneys combine years of experience in firearm law, criminal defense, and self-defense training to protect your rights and provide informed strategies in emergency and post-incident scenarios.
Florida’s Good Samaritan Act
Florida Statute §768.13, commonly known as the Good Samaritan Act, protects individuals who provide emergency care in good faith.
- Key points include:
- No duty to act is required unless a “special relationship” exists, such as doctor/patient, shopkeeper/customer, employer/employee, or parent/child.
- Individuals who voluntarily provide aid outside a medical facility or hospital are protected from civil liability, as long as the assistance is reasonable and the victim does not refuse treatment.
- Protection extends to both medical professionals and non-medical individuals acting in good faith.
The statute emphasizes that immunity applies only when actions are consistent with what an ordinary, reasonably prudent person would do under similar circumstances. While the Act offers legal protection, it does not prevent a victim or their family from filing a lawsuit; it serves as an affirmative defense in court.
Call (321) 425-8961 or use our convenient online contact form to book a confidential consultation with a Florida Good Samaritan Law attorney today.
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