"Lift assist" is a common 911 call here (California). Those of us without EMT training (myself included) are taught to look hard at these situations and if anyt

"Lift assist" is a common 911 call here (California). Those of us without EMT training (myself included) are taught to look hard at these situations and if anything is amiss, call in the paramedics. That said, don't be afraid to call emergency services... if your district is anything like ours, we like to help and as long as you don't get in an ambulance, there's no charge :-)