Screw waiting on the government, Citizens see problem and get it done!

[Prometheus]

CAUGHT ON TAPE: Bystanders lift car, pull biker from burning wreck | WCBD-TV 2

Don't be a bystander.

 

[snorko]

The guy in the aquamarine shirt with tan gloves deserves special kudos. He was the first to act, which in those kind of situations is what a crowd needs to see to push it into action. I also noticed he quickly walks away when the job is done.

 

[indysims]

I love the douchbag in the the suit that stands and does nothing... probably the guy that ran over the biker...

 

[indysims]

There was a cop in the fold... He appears to be communicating for help or a fire extinguisher, but then he helps lift the car.

 

[Gabriel]

I may have helped...depending on the brand of motorcycle the rider had been on.

 

[Typhon1390]

There was a cop in the fold... He appears to be communicating for help or a fire extinguisher, but then he helps lift the car.

I just saw this on CNN. They interviewed the cop in the video and he said he was telling another responding officer to get his jack per their protocol.

 

[Westside]

I may have helped...depending on the brand of motorcycle the rider had been on.

That's cold.


The sad part is if the biker lives he will probably sue all of those people because they made his injuries worse by dragging out from under the car.

 

[Double T]

Kudos to those people, but if a not so simple question...

Don't the officers carry extinguishers in their car? With the guy not having a helmet, he may have had cervical injuries, and with no one checking his respiratory status, he could be suffocating to death not breathing. Thought they knew to check the ABC's as well after getting the guy out safely?

FYI, in the future if anyone has this sort of thing happen, get the patient to safety if there is a fire like that...and DON'T leave their side until EMS/Medics get their. If they aren't in any danger from dying from something (fire/water/etc) leave them in place, send someone for help, and monitor their breathing/alertness.

I carry a "face shield" in my vehicles in case I have to do mouth to mouth, and am going to be putting together a catch all trauma bag to keep in their as well with tourniquets, gauze, ace wrap, co ban, saline, etc.

Another reason I think everyone should know CPR and some trauma care with that to boot.

 

[Prometheus]

The sad part is if the biker lives he will probably sue all of those people because they made his injuries worse by dragging out from under the car.

Most (not all) States have very strong laws in place to protect 'good Samaritans'. Much better than 10-20+ years ago.

I can't speak for Utah, but in many states, the biker would be prohibited by law from suing those people.

Wouldn't mean as a participant in that scenario I wouldn't be taking off as soon as EMS/Fire showed up.

I've stopped to help on MVA's here in Indiana. I give my 30 second report and haul butt. I don't want any record of my being there, just in case.

 

[mrjarrell]

Kudos to the good folks who stepped up. Folks should remember, tho, that stepping up and doing the right thing can have consequences.
Citizen Ticketed For Directing Traffic After Police Fail To In South Pasadena « CBS Los Angeles

 

[Gabriel]

The sad part is if the biker lives he will probably sue all of those people because they made his injuries worse by dragging out from under the car.

I love how, once they drag him out from under the car, everyone walks away from him.

 

[Prometheus]

I just showed this to my wife and I can't believe I didn't notice it the first time... The fat man in the suit, aside from obviously not helping at all, actually LEANS on the back of the car in between them trying to lift it.

Wow. Just wow.

 

[femurphy77]

The fat suit was on the phone during most of the video, probably something along the lines of "Yeah some guy just hit my car, my insurance rates will really go up after this one, I'm not even supposed to be driving after losing my license for that last d.u.i., and on top of all that I'm going to miss my damn dentist appointment that I had to make 6 months ago!"

 

[redneckmedic]

Kudos to those people, but if a not so simple question...
****SNIP*****
Don't the officers carry extinguishers in their car?
Yes but the priorities are Rescue, Suppression, Salvage, Overhaul, and the victim wasn't on fire.

I carry a "face shield" in my vehicles in case I have to do mouth to mouth, and am going to be putting together a catch all trauma bag to keep in their as well with tourniquets, gauze, ace wrap, co ban, saline, etc.

You had me hanging on your every word until you said face shield I actually know a feller that teaches a sub-par trauma class and sells el cheapo trauma kits. I've got his name here somewhere, give me a minute to find it, feel free to jump in if anyone can remember

 

[Double T]

You had me hanging on your every word until you said face shield I actually know a feller that teaches a sub-par trauma class and sells el cheapo trauma kits. I've got his name here somewhere, give me a minute to find it, feel free to jump in if anyone can remember

I actually have most of the stuff at my house for the trauma kit...just have to get a pack/satchel for it.

As for the face shield, I guess I should've guessed someone knew what they were reading, I have one of the nose/mouth covers like giving someone O2 by Venturi mask...I just imagine that if I were to have to do it, odds are there may be stuff on that person's face I don't want to taste or get into my mouth :P

If I am in need of something I will hit you up though