There is an established rule in the law of torts that even one who has not created a peril has a duty to take affirmative action to assist an imperiled person, no matter what the relationship with that person, when the imperiled person can be saved from harm at little or no personal risk to the rescuer.

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In tort law, there is generally no duty to rescue or assist someone in peril unless a special relationship exists, such as between a parent and child or a lifeguard and swimmer.

There Is an Established Rule in the Law of Torts