Giddy UP Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 Saw this posted and thought I would share: Help us identify two good samaritans. Do you know who stopped to help an injured rider of a red Polaris snowmobile on OFSC trail #D123 between Burks Falls and Katrine Ontario? Sun Jan 23 4-5pm. If so please call #AlmaguinHighlandsOPP at 705-382-2015 https://www.facebook.com/OPPHSD/videos/1068886760323742/ 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ox Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 A) I would like to think that ANYone that comes upon a down rider will stop to help. We're not all Jewish priests or Levites. B] They are looking for witnesses, not congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UsedtoSkidoo Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 Ya i dont believe this for one second Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 Ya, there is definitely more to this than contacting the guys to say thanks - that could just be a public verbiage to say thanks & move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderman Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 yeah, no way, stay out of it and stay anonymous. 2 years from now you'll be getting served with a Statement of Claim. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoso Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 46 minutes ago, Spiderman said: yeah, no way, stay out of it and stay anonymous. 2 years from now you'll be getting served with a Statement of Claim. Yep, they will sue everyone that even saw it, let alone assisted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sksman Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 The Good Samaritan law protects the average people who administer first aid in emergency situations from being sued. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderman Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 10 hours ago, Sksman said: The Good Samaritan law protects the average people who administer first aid in emergency situations from being sued. Nice try. There is nothing preventing someone from naming you in a Statement of Claim. You can choose to defend and try using that as your first line, but you're getting served. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslowsledder Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Really just sad when you have to worry about helping another human being 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UsedtoSkidoo Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 1 hour ago, oldslowsledder said: Really just sad when you have to worry about helping another human being The police would not be searching for these guys for a statement of claim. My guess is somethinig other than "good samaritan" is going on. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderman Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 3 hours ago, oldslowsledder said: Really just sad when you have to worry about helping another human being It is, and after 22 years of handling Casualty Liability claims, I'm very very jaded - but with real world perspective. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sksman Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 11 hours ago, Spiderman said: Nice try. There is nothing preventing someone from naming you in a Statement of Claim. You can choose to defend and try using that as your first line, but you're getting served. Nothing preventing anything from happening in this crazy world anymore. Sure You can be named in a lawsuit but we have the Good Samaritan act to protect those people who try to help. As long as they do not act with negligence. Is it better to try and help or stand back and video? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 Or just smile and wave and keep on riding, what??.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PISTON LAKE CRUISER Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 51 minutes ago, Sksman said: Nothing preventing anything from happening in this crazy world anymore. Sure You can be named in a lawsuit but we have the Good Samaritan act to protect those people who try to help. As long as they do not act with negligence. Is it better to try and help or stand back and video? Really very simple. Think about what you would want people to do if you were injured and do that if ever needed. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoso Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 54 minutes ago, Turbo Doo said: Or just smile and wave and keep on riding, what??.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderman Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Sksman said: Nothing preventing anything from happening in this crazy world anymore. Sure You can be named in a lawsuit but we have the Good Samaritan act to protect those people who try to help. As long as they do not act with negligence. Is it better to try and help or stand back and video? Standing by to video would likely meet the gross negligence standard and eliminate the defence under the Good Samaritan bill. Gross negligence is the standard under the bill, not regular negligence. but to the point, you will need to defend your actions on that turning point. Either way, the obvious thing to do is try to help - but don't be surprised anymore when you do - it comes back to cause you an awful lot of turmoil and grief, enjoy going through examinations with an aggressive Plaintiff lawyer I see an awful lot of ridiculous stuff on a daily basis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infernobuster Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 On 1/26/2022 at 9:01 AM, Spiderman said: Nice try. There is nothing preventing someone from naming you in a Statement of Claim. You can choose to defend and try using that as your first line, but you're getting served. True, you can be served doesnt mean you are or will be paying into someones lawsuit. As long as you act in good faith, the GSA protects you from lawsuits and has already been tried here in a court of law. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 Yes, but doing a good deed now could become a hassle for you in the messed world we live in - sad. Still more to this story than a "thanks" though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infernobuster Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 5 hours ago, stoney said: Yes, but doing a good deed now could become a hassle for you in the messed world we live in - sad. Still more to this story than a "thanks" though. 100% agree. They are now pushing this story to every news media and social site now. There is something up for sure .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowchopper Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 Was on the D123 today. Had to turn around.Trail shutdown by Police Another accident just an hour ago.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 5 minutes ago, snowchopper said: Was on the D123 today. Had to turn around.Trail shutdown by Police Another accident just an hour ago.. Sad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giddy UP Posted January 30, 2022 Author Share Posted January 30, 2022 6 hours ago, snowchopper said: Was on the D123 today. Had to turn around.Trail shutdown by Police Another accident just an hour ago.. unfortunately. It was a fatality. Condolences to the family. 😢 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowchopper Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 50 minutes ago, Giddy UP said: unfortunately. It was a fatality. Condolences to the family. 😢 Sorry to hear that. Prayers and thoughts go out to the Family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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