All of the Following Are Considered Exceptions to the General

question 19

Multiple Choice

All of the following are considered exceptions to the general rule that there is no duty to rescue except:

• A)Contract - lifeguards,for example,have signed contracts agreeing to rescue people in exchange for pay and benefits.
• B)Witnessing an accident - this creates a duty to step in and help the injured
• C)Child abuse- statutes in nearly all states require that one report suspected child abuse.
• D)Endangerment - if one puts another in danger,then he/she is obligated to rescue that person.

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