Question: Peter is outside doing yard work when he hears his neighbor screaming for help. He runs over to find his neighbor's house on fire and

Peter is outside doing yard work when he hears his neighbor screaming for help. He runs over to find his neighbor's house on fire and his neighbor is badly burned. His neighbor begs Peter to go inside the house to save a dog that is trapped. Peter does so and suffers mild burns and some temporary harm from smoke inhalation. Peter's health insurance company sues Peter's neighbor to recover the costs of the medical treatment for the burns and smoke inhalation. Which of the following is the most likely result?

Question 4 options:

a)

The company's claims will be unsuccessful because Peter assumed the risk of harm.

b)

The company's claims will be unsuccessful because Peter's injuries are minor.

c)

The company's claims will be successful because the rescue doctrine applies.

d)

The company's claims will be successful because Peter did not sign a release form.

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