Asked by Steffen Morales on Jun 23, 2024
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Lourde is jet skiing on the local lake. He is showing off for his girlfriend Becky and negligently hits Lennithia who is lying on a raft sunbathing. Which of the following is true?
A) Lourde has no duty to come to the aid of Lennithia.
B) Lourde has a duty to come to the aid of Lennithia because he negligently hit her.
C) Lourde has a duty to come to the aid of Lennithia only if police are not on the scene within a reasonable amount of time.
D) Lourde has a duty to come to the aid of Lennithia only if there is no one else around to help her.
E) Lourde has a duty to come to the aid of Lennithia only if she cries out for help.
Negligently Hits
Negligently hitting refers to causing harm or damage to a person or property through careless or irresponsible actions or behaviors.
Duty to Aid
A legal or ethical obligation to provide assistance to others in emergency situations.
Sunbathing
The activity of sitting or lying in the sun, especially to tan the skin.
- Gain an understanding of the fundamental aspects of negligence, namely duty, its breach, causation, and the inflicted damages.
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Kaykay Crockett CrockettJun 24, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Lourde has a duty to come to the aid of Lennithia because he negligently caused her harm. In many jurisdictions, if you cause harm to another person, even accidentally, you have a legal obligation to assist them or ensure they receive the necessary help.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the fundamental aspects of negligence, namely duty, its breach, causation, and the inflicted damages.