Question

A person who is aware of a danger and its extent, and knowingly exposes himself, assumes all risks and can not recover damages even though he is injured through no fault of his own. This principle is known as:

A)
Joint tort

B)
Contributor negligence

C)
Fright without physical contact

D)
Assumption of risk

Answer 1

The principle where an individual knowingly faces danger and cannot recover damages if injured is called the Assumption of risk.

Step-by-step explanation:

The principle in question, where a person is aware of a danger, voluntarily chooses to expose themselves to it, and cannot recover damages if they are injured as a consequence, is known as the Assumption of risk. This legal doctrine holds that if an individual understands and recognizes the danger inherent in a particular activity or condition and chooses to engage in that activity or expose themselves to that condition, they cannot claim damages in the event of injury. In the context of insurance, moral hazard is a related concept where the existence of insurance may encourage an individual or business to take on more risk than they would if they were not insured.