Helping At The Scene
G.L. c. 112, § 12V — any person attempting emergency care, short of gross negligence
In Massachusetts, any person who, in good faith and without compensation, attempts to render emergency care, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation or defibrillation, is not liable for acts or omissions resulting from the attempt, other than gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.
The protection is from civil liability, a lawsuit for damages, and the section sets its own limits on who and what it covers. Whether it applies to a particular act is a question for a court and for a licensed Massachusetts attorney.
Sources for this section (1)
- G.L. c. 112, § 12V — Emergency care; immunity from civil liability
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Massachusetts attorney.