ACE Personal Trainer Practice Exam

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What does comparative negligence imply?

The injured party is completely at fault
A shared distribution of fault between parties
Negligence cannot be proven
The defendant is always at fault

The correct answer is: A shared distribution of fault between parties

Comparative negligence refers to a legal doctrine used to determine the degree of fault for each party involved in an accident or incident that resulted in injury or damage. In this context, it implies that both the injured party and the party being sued can share responsibility. This means that the final compensation or damages awarded to the injured party is adjusted based on their percentage of fault in causing the incident. For instance, if a person is found to be 30% at fault for the accident and entitled to $10,000 in damages, they would only receive $7,000 after their degree of negligence is accounted for. This concept allows for a fair assessment of liability rather than placing all blame on a single party, which is particularly important in ensuring equitable legal outcomes.