A statute violation that causes the harm that the statute was enacted to prevent constitutes ________.

A) Strict negligence
B) Strict scrutiny
C) Assumption of the risk
D) Comparative negligence
E) Negligence per se

Negligence Per Se

A legal doctrine where an act is considered negligent because it violates a statute or regulation intended to protect the public.

Statute Violation

An act or omission that goes against a law established by a legislative body.

Strict Negligence

A standard of legal liability that may apply even in the absence of intent to cause harm, focusing on the violation of a duty to act with care.