Under this doctrine, a plaintiff who assumed the risk or contributed to an accident through negligence is not barred from recovery if the defendant had the opportunity to avoid the accident but failed to do so.Identify this doctrine.
A)Contributory negligence
B)Assumption of risk
C)Comparative negligence
D)Last clear chance
E)Stare decisis

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The "Last clear chance" doctrine allows a plaintiff who may have been negligent to still recover damages if the defendant had the final opportunity to avoid the accident but failed to do so. This doctrine is an exception to the harsh rule of contributory negligence, which often bars recovery if the plaintiff had any fault.

Under This Doctrine, a Plaintiff Who Assumed the Risk or Contributed