What are two defenses a professional might raise to a malpractice claim?

What will be an ideal response?


Any two of the following:Rebut plaintiff's factual allegationsProve plaintiff was negligent and that plaintiff's negligence was concurrent with the professional'sProve plaintiff assumed the risk by knowingly and voluntarily consenting to risks involved in treatmentProve state of emergency (in medical situations)

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An agreement that is unconscionable is one that is so unfair to one party that the court will not enforce it.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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In larger firms, an employee who is responsible for overseeing the paralegal staff and paralegal professional development is known as a(n):

a. Office manager b. Legal administrator c. Legal assistant d. Legal-assistant manager

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What is one of the two things you must do to ensure that the electronic evidence you obtain will be admissible as evidence in court?

a. Provide a back-up copy b. Use residual data c. Make an image copy d. Mark it as "electronic"

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Dave notices a firm violating the Clean Water Act. Dave can

A. bring suit against the firm. B. not bring suit against the firm. C. only tell his local newspaper. D. only notify EPA officials.

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