Marsha Was Permanently Disabled by a Drunk Driver in an Automobile

question 52

Multiple Choice

Marsha was permanently disabled by a drunk driver in an automobile accident.Her lawyer missed the limitation date for filing her claim,causing further economic and psychological suffering to Marsha.In these circumstances,what is the role of the thin skull rule?

• A) Damages cannot be reduced for reason of pre-existing vulnerability.
• B) It holds inherent weakness to be negative to a full damage award.
• C) The lawyer can escape full liability due to pre-existing injury.
• D) It holds defendants are not required to foresee the full extent of loss.

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