Liability

Act 55 of 2008, § 608, under BITUMINOUS COAL MINE SAFETY ACT - ENACTMENT.

Act 55 of 2008, § 608

Section 608. Liability.

(a) Physicians.--

(1) Except as set forth in paragraph (2), a physician who in good faith gives instructions to an emergency medical responder, an emergency medical technician, an advanced emergency medical technician, a paramedic, a registered nurse or a physician assistant shall not be liable for civil damages as a result of issuing the instructions.

(2) Paragraph (1) does not apply where the actions constitute gross negligence, reckless misconduct or intentional misconduct.

(b) Other medical personnel.--

(1) Except as set forth in paragraph (2), an emergency medical responder, an emergency medical technician, an advanced emergency medical technician, a paramedic, a registered nurse or a physician assistant who in good faith attempts to render emergency care to a sick or injured individual in or about a mine shall not be liable for civil damages as a result of any acts or omissions.

(2) Paragraph (1) does not apply where the actions constitute gross negligence, reckless misconduct or intentional misconduct.

(608 amended Apr. 23, 2018, P.L.93, No.16)