When a Defendant's Negligence Does Not Cause Any Physical Harm

question 39

Multiple Choice

When a defendant's negligence does not cause any physical harm to the plaintiff or their property, but the plaintiff suffers financial loss as a result of the defendant's carelessness, this is known as:

• A)vicarious liability.
• B)negligent misstatement.
• C)pure economic loss.
• D)factual causation.

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Definitions:

Point Estimate

A single value given as an estimate of a population parameter that is unknown, typically derived from a sample.

Peripheral Resistance

The resistance to blood flow in the circulatory system, primarily determined by the diameter and elasticity of blood vessels.

Hematocrit

Hematocrit is a measure of the volume percentage of red blood cells in the blood, used in diagnosing and monitoring various medical conditions.

Blood Viscosity

A measurement of the resistance of blood to flow, which can affect blood pressure and circulation, influenced by factors such as hematocrit and plasma protein levels.