W. Va. Code § 55-7-15

Current through 2024 Regular Session legislation approved by the Governor on March 7, 2024
Section 55-7-15 - Aid to victim of accident, emergency, or disaster; immunity from civil liability, definitions
(a) A person, including, without limitation, trained, licensed, or certified professionals, or an entity who in good faith renders or provides emergency care, or assistance at the scene of an accident, emergency, or disaster, voluntarily and without remuneration, may not be liable for any civil damages as the result of any act or omission at the scene in rendering, or providing emergency care or assistance.
(b) For purposes of this section, the term "emergency" means any instance where a person suffers from a medical condition requiring immediate treatment due to natural causes, accident, or crime.
(c) For purposes of this section, "disaster" has the same meaning as that term is defined in §15-5-2 of this code.

W. Va. Code § 55-7-15

Amended by 2023 Acts, ch. TBD (HB 2605), eff. 6/4/2023.