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In order to successfully assert the assumption of risk defense, two key elements are required: (1) the plaintiff must have knowledge of the specific risk involved, and (2) the plaintiff must voluntarily choose to accept that risk.
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Affirmative Defense=which allows the defendant to present evidence that the patient's condition was the result of factors other than the defendant's negligence. Such as Denial Defense or Assumption of Risk Defense.
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The preferred defense in a negligence suit is to argue that the defendant did not owe a duty of care to the plaintiff, did not breach that duty, or that the plaintiff's own actions contributed to their injury (contributory negligence or assumption of risk). Additionally, the defendant may argue that the plaintiff's injury was not directly caused by their actions.
Technique of risk management (better known as retention or Self-Insurance) under which an individual or business firm assumes expected losses that are not catastrophic, but protects against catastrophic losses through the purchase of insurance. (Business Dictionary) For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated at the bottom of this answer box.
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General defenses in tort law include contributory negligence (plaintiff's own negligence contributed to the harm), assumption of risk (plaintiff voluntarily assumed a known risk), and statute of limitations (plaintiff filed the claim after the allowed time period). Other defenses may include self-defense, necessity, and consent.
To voluntarily assume a risk is to agree to take on some potential cost which may arise.