Once Established, Assumption of Risk

question 9

Multiple Choice

Once established, assumption of risk:

• A) does not bar the plaintiff from recovery, if the defendant was negligent
• B) usually bars the plaintiff from recovery, even if the defendant was negligent
• C) usually bars the plaintiff from recovery, unless the defendant was negligent
• D) prevents the defendant from having to pay more than half of the damage award
• E) none of the other choices

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Definitions:

Down Syndrome

A genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra 21st chromosome, leading to a range of developmental and physical delays and characteristics.

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A genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21, characterized by physical growth delays, characteristic facial features, and mild to moderate intellectual disability.