The American bystander rule states that _____.

a. there is a legal duty to rescue or summon help for someone who's in danger unless the bystander is at risk of danger himself.
b. there is a legal duty to help or call for help for imperiled strangers if there is no risk involved to the bystander.
c. there is a legal duty to help or call for help for imperiled strangers regardless of the risks involved.
d. there is no legal duty to rescue or summon help for someone who's in danger, even if the bystander risks nothing by helping.


d. there is no legal duty to rescue or summon help for someone who's in danger, even if the bystander risks nothing by helping.

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