If a suspect is injured in a car accident while being transported by a police officer who was speeding, which defense would be used to blame the suspect for distracting the officer by kicking at his seat?

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Contributory negligence is a defense that can be used to argue that the injured party (the suspect) contributed to their own injury by their actions (distracting the officer), potentially reducing or eliminating the liability of the defendant (the police officer).

If a Suspect Is Injured in a Car Accident While