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Luann voluntarily stops to render aid to a biker on the side of the road who had been hit by a car. As Luann pulls over she partially blocks the view of oncoming cars. A car driven by Kellip hits Luann's car, further injuring the biker. If the biker sues Luann for their additional injuries, what statute might be a defense for Luann?

A) Motorist Safety to Yield statute.
B) Aid to Others statute.
C) Good Samaritan statute.
D) Assumption of the Risk statute.
E) Clear the Danger statute.

Good Samaritan Statute

A statute that exempts from liability a person, such as a physician passerby, who voluntarily renders aid to an injured person but negligently, but not unreasonably negligently, causes injury while rendering the aid.

Render Aid

The act of providing assistance or help, especially in emergency situations.

Additional Injuries

Refers to injuries that are found or diagnosed after the initial assessment or treatment of a patient or claimant, often complicating the original medical or legal case.

  • Highlight the disparate damage classifications and defense strategies in negligence-related proceedings.
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