Parsons,a pedestrian watching a construction project,sees that a metal beam being lifted by a crane is about to drop on some unsuspecting workers.Thus,he rushes to the scene to warn the workers.For his efforts,he is struck by the falling beam.He sues the construction company for negligence.Which of the following is true? Assume that the falling beam was caused by a breach of duty on the company's part.
A) Parsons will recover against the company.
B) Parsons will recover,because it is foreseeable that a pedestrian would run onto the scene of an accident such as this.
C) Parsons will not recover,because he knowingly and voluntarily assumed the risk of being struck by the beam.
D) Parsons will not recover,because he should have instead sued the worker operating the crane.
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