If the plaintiff has either engaged in or refrained from actions that are at least partially to blame for the injuries received, what negligence has occurred? If the plaintiff has either engaged in or refrained from actions that are at least partially to blame for the injuries received, what negligence has occurred?

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17 June, 09:51

If the plaintiff has either engaged in or refrained from actions that are at least partially to blame for the injuries received, what negligence has occurred? If the plaintiff has either engaged in or refrained from actions that are at least partially to blame for the injuries received, what negligence has occurred?

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Darnell Warren · Answer 1

The correct action is B) contributory.

If the plaintiff has either engaged in or refrained from actions that are at least partially to blame for the injuries received, the negligence that has occurred is contributory.

The accepted definition of contributory negligence is when the plaintiff fails to exercise care for their safety and can minimize the compensation it can receive if the actions increase the possibility that the incident can occur again. This is one aspect that insurance companies pat close attention to because the company tries to examine the situation to pay less of the insurance.

The other options of the question were A) tortious, C) absolute, and D) prejudicial.