Proximate cause

1. According to Andrews, what is “Proximate” cause, and how is it different from the factual issue of what caused the injury? a. Proximate cause according to Judge Andrews is something that could not happen without the original event occurring; while, the factual issues is proving the event caused the person’s injuries. In terms of this case the proximate cause would be to show how the man losing his package of fireworks would of held onto it and not lose his grip would have prevented the…

CHILDHOOD OBESITY PARENTAL NEGLECT? The proximate causes of childhood obesity such as those highlighted by Professor Baur (2012) and Young (2012), once critically examined show their inherent origins and connections to structural factors. The scale and depth examined as well as personal ideological standings can alters the interpretation and defining the factors can then become difficult. In her ABC 7:30 Report interview, Professor Baur identifies both proximate and structural factors that…

Alee V. Bob’s Negligence Negligence requires a showing that a duty was owed, that the duty was breached, and that the breach was the actual and proximate cause of damages Special Duty- Land Occupier/Invitee A special duty arises in circumstances involving a land occupier. An invitee is one who enters upon the land of another with the owner’s permission for the purpose related to the activity. The landowner owes an invitee a duty of care to inspect and discover any dangerous condition and to…

Introduction: Tort can be defined as a wrongful action including negligence cases and intentional wrongs which result in harm to another party (Larson, 2003). In a scenario where one party causes harm to the second party, they will have to face losses in compensation for the harm inflicted. Classifications of Tort include intentional, or unintentional negligence. Some examples of intentional torts include fraud, defamation, offense, insult, assault or interference among others (Larson, 2003).…

are four elements to the negligence cause of action: (1) duty; (2) breach; (3) causation; and (4) damages or injury. A defendant is owed a duty of care to all foreseeable persons who may foreseeably be injured by the defendant’s failure to act as a reasonable person of ordinary prudence would under the circumstances. (Palsgraf v. Long Island Railroad, 1928). The reasonable person is an objective standard, and good faith or best efforts are irrelevant to the cause of action for negligence.…

Europe finally recover and create the golden age known as the European Renaissance. There were many causes to this, both proximate and long term. One long term cause of the collapse of the decline of the Christian Catholic Church. Another long term cause is the protection of trade routes by the Mongols. A proximate cause however is Byzantium near its collapse. One long term factor that was a major cause of the Renaissance was the decline of the Roman Catholic Church. The Roman Catholic Church…

While the proximate explanation aims to answer the question, “how does low birth weight lead to adult disease?” the ultimate explanation wants to understand “why does low birth weight lead to adult disease?” Although these questions may appear similar, the proximate explanation utilizes biological and chemical processes of the body to understand adult outcomes. In comparison, the ultimate…

NASA Genesis Mission Failure Andrew Slimmon SID: 200365261 University of Regina 1.0: Introduction On August 8, 2001, the Genesis probe was launched at Cape Canaveral, Florida with the primary objective of retrieving samples of solar wind to be returned to Earth. These samples were intended to provide data including the chemical and isotopic composition of solar wind, which would help scientists understand how our solar system was formed(reference). When the probe’s drogue parachute failed to…

Finally, in Mainor, the clients claimed that their attorney conspired to deprive their son of his money and as a result he received insufficient compensation. Mainor v. Nault, 101 P.3d 308, 310 (Nev. 2004). They allege their attorney violated the rules of professional conduct. Id. The court in Mainor stated that “An attorney's violation of professional rules of responsibility does not create a private right of action, but is relevant to the standard of care owed by an attorney.” Id. at 321.…

Summary This is a liability Dispute between USAA (USAA) and Liberty Mutual (LM). USSA contends that LM is 100% at fault. LM contends that USAA Shares 15% liability. Liability LM is the proximate cause of this loss for failure to yield right of way. USAA Shares 15% liability for failing to maintain proper lookout and failing to take reasonable evasive action. Damages The damage dispute Disputed was Proven by LM the total labor hours from the estimate provided by USAA was 19.4 based on 4…