A Counselor Who Is Dealing with an Angry Client Who

question 4

Multiple Choice

A counselor who is dealing with an angry client who is threatening to sue the counselor should

• A) respond directly to the person making the threat, if possible.
• B) calm the person down, if possible, and listen to the concerns.
• C) be careful and not admit to wrongdoing.
• D) not say anything you would not want repeated or would not want to repeat yourself under oath at a later time.
• E) all of the above.

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Definitions:

Strict Liability

Legal principle where the defendant is liable for the consequences of an action, regardless of their intention or negligence.

Inherently Dangerous

Activities or conditions that naturally involve a risk of injury or harm without needing negligence to be proved for liability.

Express Assumption

A clearly stated acceptance of risk or conditions as part of an agreement or contract.

Written Contract

A legally binding agreement between two or more parties that is expressed in written form.