Question

Don was driving his truck when a board fell out of the truck bed and onto the road. Alice, who was driving closely behind Don's truck, tried to avoid the board, swerved, and struck a telephone pole, causing her severe injuries. Which of the following is correct?
A. In a comparative negligence state, the actions of Don and Alice will be weighed to determine liability.
B. Don was not negligent in allowing the board to fall out of his truck.
C. Don is strictly liable to Alice for her injuries.
D. Don is engaging in ultrahazardous activity.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. In a comparative negligence state, the actions of Don and Alice will be weighed to determine liability.

Explanation:

Comparative negligence is a way to weigh the negligence of the parties involved in a dispute.

In this case Don could be said to be negligent by not securing the boards properly in his truck, resulting in them falling off.

On the other hand Alice should have not been driving very closely to Don's truck.

So the actions of Don and Alice will be weighed to determine liability.