As a Result of Careless Driving,Mr

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As a result of careless driving,Mr.Boz accidentally knocked Mr.Alder,a 70-year-old man,off his bike.Mr.Alder broke his arm and collar bone.Because of a rare disease,there was little likelihood that the breaks would heal properly,if at all.In effect,unlike most who would suffer those breaks,he lost the use of his right arm.Mr.Alder sued Boz for negligence.The court held Boz liable.What would be the amount of damages to be paid by the defendant?

• A) an amount to cover the full extent of the injury suffered
• B) an amount to cover the extent of injury that would have been suffered by a reasonable man
• C) an amount to cover the extent of injury that would have been suffered by the average man
• D) an amount to cover the extent of injury that would have been suffered by the average 70-year-old man, because a reasonable man would not have foreseen the extent of injury actually suffered
• E) no compensation at all because of Mr. Alder's rare condition

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Definitions:

Another's Death

The event of someone else dying, which can have significant emotional, psychological, and social effects on those who knew the person.

Grief

An intense emotional suffering caused by loss, especially the death of a loved one, characterized by feelings of sorrow, longing, and despair.

Healing

Healing involves the process of recovery from physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual injuries or imbalances, leading to restoration of health or well-being.

Bereaved

describes individuals who have experienced the death of a loved one, often going through a process of grief and mourning.