Question 1043) - What happens if the goods were destroyed due to him, such as a porter dropping the load; the rope tying the goods snaps; or the ship sinks?

A: He is liable for these damages but not for any humans who might have drowned from the ship or fell from the mount. Similarly a phlebotomist (one who removes blood) is not liable if he did not exceed the usual place. If there is excess then he is liable.

~ al-Quduri ~