Which of the Following Is True About the Duty of Care

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the duty of care?

• A) Breach of duty of care is not actionable unless the plaintiff suffers injury or injury to his or her property.
• B) Reasonable person standard is used to determine the amount of damages that a defendant owes a plaintiff.
• C) A firefighter who refuses to put out a fire when his safety is not at stake does not breach his duty of care.
• D) The damages recoverable for breach of the duty of care are independent of the effect of the injury on the plaintiff's life or profession.

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