A Pennsylvania man who called 911 died after dispatch hung up when he didn't speak in English, complaint says

[saltine]

A non story but may go places considering the milage lefty may garner

[Three Wolves In Snow]

Someone looking for a payout using 'wassssist' for their claim, but were too stupid to know how things work...I'm alleging.

[BentBow]

Makes the case. If you are going to come to America, best learn english, quick. You will need it for your citizenship test.

[katharsis]

From the article, absolutely nothing was done incorrectly, so this appears to a case of just one more lowlife seeking to get money that they have no right to get. (And in that case, damages should be sought AGAINST the plaintiff.)

[ditchoc]

In the US...all you have to do is dial 911 and stay on the line. Even if you do not say one word, someone will come IF they can find you.

[Du Ma]

Originally Posted by ditchoc

In the US...all you have to do is dial 911 and stay on the line. Even if you do not say one word, someone will come IF they can find you.

Agree.

It’s called “welfare check” or “911 hang up”

I’ve been to probably hundreds of those calls when I was a deputy

[Brave New World]

Originally Posted by Suburban_Guy

Wow, Lehigh County (the defendant in this case) offers a completely different version of events.

This isn't even a debate over learning the language of the country you reside in (which one should of course), but possibly false claims by the plaintiff.

The transcripts of the 9-1-1 calls should settle things.

https://www.insider.com/spanish-spea...lWY4qHXtnsYiqY

Aren't all emergency calls recorded.

It should therefore be easy to hear who is telling the truth.

The International Emergency number is 112, and in some countries such as the UK, there is a silent number, if you are in danger but can not speak, it's 999 or 112, and after the operator answers press 55, to confirm you are in danger.

As for foreign languages, the UK and many other countries have over 150 language translations available in relation to emergency calls.

If you’re deaf, hearing impaired or have a speech impediment you can contact emergency services via text (SMS).

How to phone 999 if you are in danger and cannot speak - onlinefirstaid

[2mares]

When the truth comes to light the claimant should be prosecuted for frivolous litigation and defamation of character.