A Lawsuit Is Being Tried in a State That Recognizes

question 6

Multiple Choice

A lawsuit is being tried in a state that recognizes pure comparative negligence. The attorney for the nurse defendant is attempting to prove the plaintiff has some responsibility for the injury that occurred. If this proof can be established, can the plaintiff recover damages?

• A) Only if the plaintiff is over 51% at fault
• B) Yes, even if the plaintiff is 99% at fault
• C) Only if the plaintiff is less than 50% at fault
• D) No; if the plaintiff has any fault, damages cannot be recovered.

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