ยง 6737. Non-liability of licensed physical therapists for first aid
or emergency treatment. Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of
any general, special or local law, any licensed physical therapist who
voluntarily and without the expectation of monetary compensation renders
first aid or emergency treatment at the scene of an accident or other
emergency, outside a hospital, doctor's office or any other place having
proper and necessary physical therapy equipment, to a person who is
unconscious, ill or injured, shall not be liable for damages for
injuries alleged to have been sustained by such person or for damages
for the death of such person alleged to have occurred by reason of an
act or omission in the rendering of such first aid or emergency
treatment unless it is established that such injuries were or such death
was caused by gross negligence on the part of such physical therapist.
Nothing in this section shall be deemed or construed to relieve a
licensed physical therapist from liability for damages for injuries or
death caused by an act or omission on the part of a physical therapist
while rendering professional services in the normal and ordinary course
of his practice.
Structure New York Laws
Article 136 - Physical Therapy and Physical Therapist Assistants
6731 - Definition of Physical Therapy.
6732 - Practice of Physical Therapy and the Use of Title "Physical Therapist".
6733 - State Board for Physical Therapy.
6734 - Requirements for a Professional License.
6737 - Non-Liability of Licensed Physical Therapists for First Aid or Emergency Treatment.
6738 - Definition of Physical Therapist Assistant.
6740 - Requirements for License as a Physical Therapist Assistant.