Reuben and Priya Meet with an Accident and Get Injured

question 19

Multiple Choice

Reuben and Priya meet with an accident and get injured. Priya is 25 percent at fault for her injuries, and Reuben is 75 percent at fault for his injuries. Which of the following would be true under a pure comparative negligence system?

• A) Priya could recover for 60 percent of her damages.
• B) Priya could recover for 40 percent of her damages.
• C) Priya could recover for 75 percent of her damages.
• D) Priya will not be able to recover because she was also responsible for the accident.

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