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Simple English definitions for legal terms

secondary assumption of risk

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A quick definition of secondary assumption of risk:

Secondary assumption of risk is when someone willingly takes on a known risk that is not reasonable or worth the benefit they might gain. This can be used as a defense in a legal case if the person who took the risk is injured or suffers damage. It means that they knew the risk and chose to take it anyway, so they cannot hold someone else responsible for their injuries.

A more thorough explanation:

Secondary assumption of risk is a legal term used in tort law. It refers to the act of voluntarily encountering a known unreasonable risk that is out of proportion to any advantage gained. This means that a person knowingly puts themselves in danger, even though the risk is not worth the benefit.

For example, if someone decides to climb a tall building without any safety equipment, they are engaging in secondary assumption of risk. The danger of falling is much greater than any benefit they might gain from climbing the building.

In legal terms, secondary assumption of risk is an affirmative defense to an established breach of duty. This means that if someone is injured while engaging in secondary assumption of risk, they may not be able to sue for damages because they knowingly put themselves in danger.

Another example of secondary assumption of risk is if someone decides to drive a car at high speeds on a busy road. The danger of causing an accident is much greater than any benefit they might gain from driving fast.

Overall, secondary assumption of risk is a legal concept that holds people responsible for knowingly putting themselves in danger, even if they are not directly responsible for their injuries.

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BookwormBroker
16:10
same
RoaldDahl
16:10
@HopefullyInLawSchool: what if i already got rejected. does it mean anything
HopefullyInLawSchool
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@RoaldDahl: Likely not however it could mean nothing
RoaldDahl
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So if it means nothing does that mean something?
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:17
Possibly
RoaldDahl
16:26
Cool
RoaldDahl
16:26
thank you!!!! i hope it means something
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IrishDinosaur
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Mich R gang lesgooo
Did anyone else get that random get to know nova email?
HopefullyInLawSchool
17:21
Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
17:37
Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
17:38
Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
starfishies
17:38
Wtf
starfishies
17:39
and the deadline is in like a week what is this
any cardozo movement?
BatmanBeyond
18:01
Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
18:02
This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
loci already?
BatmanBeyond
18:09
If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
12:11
I got the same NDLS email
OrangeThing
12:18
I think the user profiles are broken
19:29
Any word out of Notre Dame?
19:29
Only the invitation to apply for LSE
19:29
Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
19:50
when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
0:30
how am i supposed to spy on people when profile links are broken?
Right. Broken links smh
I've been UR since first/second week of Jan, no updates otherwise, is that a bad sign? At or above median LSAT and above 75th gpa.
The profile links are not working for me. anybody else?
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