Jan was injured in a work-related auto accident.She sued the other driver,and the case went to court.While questioning Jan,the defendant's lawyer asked if her injuries and lost earnings were covered under workers compensation.Jan's lawyer objected to the question.The judge ruled the question was improper and instructed the jury to disregard the question.Based on the judge's reaction to the question,we can conclude that which of the following rules is in force where this trial took place?
A)the joint and several liability rule
B)the last clear chance rule
C)the comparative negligence rule
D)the collateral source rule

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The judge's reaction to the defendant's lawyer's question suggests that the collateral source rule is in force in this trial. The collateral source rule prohibits a defendant from introducing evidence that a plaintiff has received compensation from sources other than the defendant. In this case, the question about workers compensation was seen as attempting to introduce evidence of other compensation sources, hence why it was objected and then disregarded by the judge.

Jan Was Injured in a Work-Related Auto Accident