Assume Bob Is Driving and Suddenly Has an Unexpected Heart

question 29

Multiple Choice

Assume Bob is driving and suddenly has an unexpected heart attack causing him to run over a student crossing the street breaking the student's leg in the process. Which of the following is true?

• A) The student can recover upon a showing of injury. Nothing else is required.
• B) The student may recover only if the student can show that the student was in the marked crosswalk.
• C) It is unlikely that the student can recover because the accident could not have been avoided even with reasonable care.
• D) The student can recover only if it can be shown that Bob had insurance.
• E) The student can recover only if the student can establish that the student did not have any medical insurance.

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