Hätätilannevastuu
Hätätilannevastuu is a Finnish legal concept that translates to "emergency responsibility" or "liability in emergency situations." It refers to the legal obligations and potential liabilities that arise when an individual or entity acts to prevent or mitigate a danger or emergency. This concept is primarily rooted in Finnish tort law, particularly in sections concerning situations where immediate action is necessary to avert harm.
The core principle behind hätätilannevastuu is that individuals are generally expected to act reasonably to prevent
Key considerations in hätätilannevastuu include the imminence and severity of the emergency, the proportionality of the
The application of hätätilannevastuu is highly fact-dependent and is assessed on a case-by-case basis by the