If an engineer designs a bridge without consideration for the weight of traffic that would travel over the bridge, and the bridge collapses, the engineer may be
A) negligent in the performance of his or her professional duty but not liable for the loss or injury that results.
B) negligent in the performance of his or her professional duty and liable for the loss or injury that results.
C) not negligent in the performance of his or her professional duty but liable for the loss or injury that results.
D) None of the responses are true.

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The engineer would be considered negligent for failing to consider a critical aspect of the bridge's design (the weight of traffic), which is a fundamental responsibility in ensuring the safety and functionality of the structure. This negligence directly leading to the bridge's collapse and subsequent loss or injury makes the engineer liable for those consequences.

If an Engineer Designs a Bridge Without Consideration for the Weight