Codifies and expands "rescue doctrine" to permit recovery of damages by certain rescuers.
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This bill codifies and expands the ‘rescue doctrine’ in New Jersey law, allowing individuals who attempt to rescue others from harm to recover damages for injuries they sustain. Specifically, it covers situations where a person’s tortious conduct creates a dangerous situation, and another person attempts to rescue the imperiled individual or property, resulting in harm to the rescuer. The bill aligns New Jersey law with the practices of most other states, building upon a long-standing legal principle.
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