An Illinois state statute requires commercial vehicle drivers to "fully attend to the operation of the vehicle." Jerry,a driver for Crosstown Taxi Company,is driving and talking on his cell phone when his cab collides with Kayla's car,injuring her.Kayla's best theory for recovery against Jerry and Crosstown is
A)a Good Samaritan statutes.
B)negligence per se.
C)res ipsa loquitur.
D)the "danger invites rescue" doctrine.

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Negligence per se is a doctrine that makes it easier for plaintiffs to prove negligence by showing that the defendant violated a statute designed to protect a certain class of people from harm and that the violation caused the plaintiff's injuries. In this case, Jerry's violation of the Illinois statute by talking on his cell phone while driving makes him and Crosstown liable for Kayla's injuries.

An Illinois State Statute Requires Commercial Vehicle Drivers to "Fully