The Florida Good Samaritan Act is

• A. A law that protects you from liability to the person you aided.
• B. A law that requires you to provide aid.
• C. A law that only applies to medical professionals.
• D. A law that regulates hospital funding.

Answer: (A)

The Florida Good Samaritan Act centers on protecting people who help in an emergency from civil liability for injuries or damages that may result from their aid, as long as the aid is given in good faith, without seeking compensation, and within the helper’s training. This immunity encourages bystanders to assist without fearing lawsuits, provided the actions aren’t grossly negligent or reckless. So, the law describes protection from liability to the person you aided. It doesn’t require you to provide aid, it isn’t limited to medical professionals, and it doesn’t concern hospital funding.