When Negligence Cannot Be Conclusively Proven,a Valid Cause of Action

question 39

Multiple Choice

When negligence cannot be conclusively proven,a valid cause of action may still exist under the doctrine of:

• A) contributory negligence.
• B) assumption of the risk.
• C) res ipsa loquitur.
• D) negligence per se.
• E) comparative negligence .

---

Definitions:

Complications

Unexpected problems or conditions that arise during a process, making it more difficult or complex.

Postpone Parenthood

The decision to delay the time of becoming a parent until a later point in life.

Older Men

Adult males who are significantly older than the average adult population, often characterized by more life experience and, in some contexts, different social or economic positions.

Socially Isolated

The condition of being separated from or lacking regular contact with other individuals, communities, or social networks.