Assumption of risk is the legal defense

A) used by the defendant in a case to prove innocence from injury.
B) that prevents the plaintiff from recovering damages if he or she accepts a risk associated with the activity.
C) that determines that the patient was fully or partly at fault for the injury, and no damages may be recovered.
D) that bases the recovery of damages by the plaintiff on the amount of fault of the defendant.


Answer: B

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