Julie Smith is the principal of Frederick High School in Winchester, VA. During the first full week of fall-semester, the Frederick County Sheriff’s Department conducts an “Active Shooter Emergency Drill/Practice” so all the students will know what to do in the event of a school-shooting. This drill was coordinated and approved in advance by the Frederick County School Board. Part of the drill involves three Law Enforcement Working Dogs (two German Shepherds and a Labrador Retriever). As part of the activity, Julie Smith assists with the evacuation of the students and faculty. Unfortunately, as she is walking quickly (not running) down a hallway, she slips on some dog drool (dog spit) left on the floor by one of the Working Dogs (probably the friendly but drooly Lab named “Pongo”). Julie severely breaks her leg (both tibia and fibula bones) and, after surgery, and two weeks in the hospital, she is unable to work for several months.

Question: Who pays for Julie’s hospital bills and her lost income from not being able to work? Explain why and what laws apply to this situation.

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In the United States Julies hospital bills and lost income may be covered by various sources depending on the specific circumstances and applicable laws 1 Health Insurance If Julie has health insuranc... View the full answer