Question

In a situation where an injured party in an accident is partly to blame for the accident, which of the following is most likely to be true under a contributory negligence system?

a. The injured party cannot recover any damages because it is partially negligent in the case.
b. The plaintiff can claim for three times the damage if the defendant is the only one at fault.
c. The injured party cannot claim damages unless the defendant consents to it.
d. The injured party can recover damages only if his fault in causing the accident is 49% or less.

Answer 1

Under a system of contributory negligence, if an injured party is partly to blame for an accident, they cannot recover any damages.

Step-by-step explanation:

In a situation where an injured party in an accident is partly to blame for the accident, the correct answer under a contributory negligence system is: a. The injured party cannot recover any damages because it is partially negligent in the case. Contributory negligence is a strict legal doctrine that is followed in some jurisdictions wherein if the injured party is found to have contributed to their own injury, even slightly, they are barred from recovering any damages from another party who may have also been negligent.