Rachel saw her sister Rebecca being hit by a car. She rushed to help her and later accompanied her to the hospital. Unfortunately, several hours later her sister died. Rachel, who received psychiatric treatment as a result of the traumatic experience, sued the car driver for emotional distress. Which of the following is most likely to be true in this case?
A. Rachel will be awarded recovery because she bore witness to the accident during which her sister was killed.
B. The courts will not allow recovery because Rachel suffered only emotional trauma with no visible signs of physical injury.
C. The courts will allow recovery for battery because Rachel is related to the victim of the accident.
D. Rachel is not entitled to recovery because she was not in the "zone of danger" created by the negligent act.
Answer: A
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