Don was driving his truck when a board fell out of the truck bed and onto the road.Alice,who was driving closely behind Don's truck,tried to avoid the board,swerved,and struck a telephone pole,causing her severe injuries.Which of the following is correct?

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This scenario involves the concept of comparative negligence, where the actions of both parties will be weighed to determine liability. Don may be partially responsible for the incident by failing to secure the board properly, while Alice may also be partially responsible for following too closely or not reacting in time to avoid the board. Therefore, the degree of fault will need to be assessed to determine the appropriate allocation of damages. Strict liability (Answer A) applies in cases involving inherently dangerous activities or products, but it does not apply here. There is also no indication that Don was not negligent (Answer C) or engaging in an ultrahazardous activity (Answer D).

Don Was Driving His Truck When a Board Fell Out