Scandal in Bremen: Men leave 45-year-olds alone in an emergency!

Scandal in Bremen: Men leave 45-year-olds alone in an emergency!

A dramatic incident occurred in Bremen-Sebaldsbrück on Monday afternoon that still raises questions. At around 3 p.m., an attentive witness observed two men lifting a 45-year-old man out of a bus and placing him on the adjacent grass verge. It's unclear exactly what happened, but the men got back on the bus after their actions and one of them started driving again. The man, who was left lying on the grass verge, initially sat up, but quickly lost consciousness and began to turn blue. An emergency call made immediately resulted in the police and rescue workers being on the scene.

The police began resuscitation measures, which were continued by the rescue teams that arrived. Fortunately, the man was able to be stabilized and then taken to hospital, where his condition has now improved and his life is no longer in danger. The Bremen police are now investigating on suspicion of failure to provide assistance. Witnesses or people who know more about the incident are asked to contact the criminal investigation service on 0421 362-3888.

What is meant by failure to provide assistance?

But what exactly does failure to provide assistance actually mean? According to Section 323c of the Criminal Code, all citizens are obliged to provide assistance in emergency situations if this is possible without endangering themselves or others. Such a failure to act in an emergency situation, whether intentionally or negligently, can be considered a criminal offense. This not only affects passers-by in accidents, but also specialists, such as doctors, who do not intervene in the event of a potential life-threatening situation. The penalty can be up to one year in prison or a fine, depending on the seriousness of the offense.

However, the definition of when a failure to provide assistance occurs is not entirely clear and is decided on a case-by-case basis. However, there are some general factors that should be taken into account: The duty to provide assistance can only be addressed if the helper is aware of the emergency and there is an opportunity to provide assistance without endangering their own safety. An example would be a driver passing an accident without stopping. Such situations often lead to criminal consequences, as the affected person's situation can worsen without help.

The legal framework

The incident in Bremen has reignited the debate about the legal framework for providing assistance. Failure to provide assistance is considered a true crime of omission, in which the failure to provide assistance is considered a criminal act. Whether an accident has occurred is assessed objectively, which means that actual damage does not necessarily have to occur. Rather, the specific danger to the person concerned is sufficient to justify legal measures.

For those affected who may face legal action for failure to provide assistance, it is advisable to seek legal advice. A criminal law attorney can help clarify the situation and show you what options exist to protect your rights.

In Bremen it remains to be seen how the investigation in this case will progress. Behavior that could endanger human life can have not only moral but also legal consequences.