While Driving His Car Five Miles Over the Speed Limit

question 97

Multiple Choice

While driving his car five miles over the speed limit, Carl struck Darla, who was jaywalking across the street. When the case came to trial, the jury determined that Carl was 40% negligent and that Darla was 60% negligent. Darla's injuries are $10,000. If this accident occurred in a state following the modified comparative negligence theory of recovery, Darla will:

• A) recover $10,000.
• B) not recover anything.
• C) recover $6,000.
• D) recover $4,000.

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