Exam 19: The Liability Risk

Steve was involved in an auto accident. Both drivers were partially at fault for the accident. Steve's actual damages were $50,000. He was judged to be 20 percent at fault. If Steve's state has a contributory negligence law, how much will Steve collect?

Which of the following is an intentional tort?

All of the following are categories of torts EXCEPT

Under state workers compensation programs, employers may not use common law defenses to defend against claims of workers who are injured on the job. In such cases, proof of a worker's injury is proof of responsibility of the employer. Because of this characteristic, workers compensation is an example of

Which of the following statements about torts is (are) true? I.The person who is injured or harmed by a tort is called a plaintiff or claimant. II.The punishment for committing a tort is damages in the form of money.

All of the following are elements of negligence EXCEPT

Which of the following statements about the legal obligations of a property owner is (are) true? I.A property owner must inspect the premises for the benefit of an invitee and correct any unsafe conditions. II.A property owner has the right to set a trap designed to injure a trespasser.

Steve was involved in an auto accident. Both drivers were partially at fault for the accident. Steve's actual damages were $50,000. He was judged to be 60 percent at fault. If Steve's state has a pure comparative negligence law, how much will Steve collect?

Arguments in favor of reforming the civil justice system include which of the following? I.There is often a long delay in settling lawsuits. II.Compensation awards have decreased significantly over the past two decades.

James was injured in an auto accident caused by another motorist's negligence. To reimburse him for his hospital bills and lost earnings, items which can be specifically itemized, James will receive

Which of the following statements about the immunity of governmental entities is (are) true? I.Governmental entities are more likely to be immune from liability when performing proprietary functions than when performing governmental functions. II.Many courts have eliminated the immunity of government entities.

The doctrine of respondeat superior applies to a(n)

Under common law, which of the following persons is most likely to be classified as an invitee?

Unmanned aircraft systems are gaining in popularity. These systems are creating new liability exposures. Unmanned aircraft systems are also known as

A person who enters or remains on the property with the occupant's expressed or implied permission is called (a)n

Louise was in a hurry and tried to cross the street in the middle of the block rather than at a street corner. A car struck her. Even though Louise placed herself in danger, she may still be able to collect for her injuries if the driver had an opportunity to avoid hitting her but failed to do so. This rule is called the

Heather sued Robert for injuries suffered in an automobile accident. Based on the facts presented, the jury concluded that Heather was 40 percent at fault in the accident and Robert was 60 percent at fault. Under the common law doctrine of contributory negligence, the jury should award Heather

Michelle had major abdominal surgery. Months after the surgery, she still did not feel well. When she was operated on again, the surgeon discovered two sponges that were not removed at the conclusion of the first operation. Michelle should be able to collect damages without having to prove negligence under the doctrine of

Individuals renting out rooms in their home for overnight stays, individuals jointly owing a car with other owners, and individuals who give rides to people who call or text them are creating "new" liability exposures for insurers. The social change that creates these new liability exposures is called

Damages awarded for losses that can be determined or measured are