Nothing in this article shall be construed to affect any civil action brought by any qualified entity against any officer of such qualified entity or to create any liability that did not exist prior to the article’s passage or to diminish any immunity from suit or liability now enjoyed by a qualified entity or any officer thereof. The provisions of this article shall not apply to any claim, cause of action, action, or suit brought against an officer for any personal injury to or death of another person or property damage arising out of an accident inflicted by that officer while acting within the line and scope of the officer’s duties.