George Met with an Accident While Skiing

question 62

Multiple Choice

George met with an accident while skiing. He brings a negligence suit against Joe, who rented the skis to George. Which of the following statements is true of this scenario?

• A) If Joe is 40 percent responsible, George would be able to recover 40 percent of the damages in a state that has adopted modified comparative negligence.
• B) If Joe is 40 percent responsible, George would be able to recover 40 percent of the damages in a state that has adopted pure comparative negligence.
• C) George can recover damages even if Joe proves contributory negligence.
• D) George can recover damages if misuse of the product is proved.

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Definitions:

Referred Pain

A phenomenon where pain felt in a part of the body is actually caused by injury or illness elsewhere in the body.

Central Sensitization

A condition of the nervous system that is associated with the development and maintenance of chronic pain.

Peripheral Sensitization

An increase in the sensitivity of sensory neurons in the peripheral nervous system, typically leading to an exaggerated response to pain or touch.

Phantom Pain

A phenomenon where pain is felt in an absent limb or part of the body, commonly experienced by amputees.