You Have Been Sued for Negligence

question 20

Multiple Choice

You have been sued for negligence.Which of the following would not be an effective legal defense for you to use?

• A)contributory negligence on the part of the plaintiff
• B)res ipsa loquitur
• C)the plaintiff assumed the risk
• D)the plaintiff suffered no injury as a direct result of your actions

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Definitions:

Wage Differential

The difference between the wage received by one worker or group of workers and that received by another worker or group of workers.

Taxes

Mandatory financial charges or levies imposed by a government on individuals or organizations to fund public expenditures.

Transfers

Movements of resources, goods, or funds from one place, person, or entity to another, often without receiving something in return.

Households

Units of individuals living together, making decisions regarding consumption, savings, and investments, playing a key role in the economic system.