One of the Most Important Tools of the Forensic Investigator

question 20

Multiple Choice

One of the most important tools of the forensic investigator is the ability to:

• A)observe, interpret and report observations clearly.
• B)observe assumptions clearly.
• C)report assumptions clearly.
• D)None of these choices.

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Definitions:

Cause In Fact

involves determining whether an injury or damage would not have occurred 'but for' the defendant's actions, in legal liability contexts.

Actual Cause

The determination that the defendant's breach of duty resulted directly in the plaintiff's injury.

Duty Of Care

Duty of care is a legal obligation imposed on individuals requiring that they adhere to a standard of reasonable care while performing any acts that could foreseeably harm others.

Breach Of Duty

Failure to fulfill a legal or ethical obligation, often leading to liability.