If Nancy steps into the path of George's speeding car without checking to see whether any cars are coming, her _____ might prevent her from receiving damages for her injuries from George.
A) comparative negligence
B) breach of duty
C) assumption of risk
D) contributory negligence

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One of the traditional defenses to negligence is contributory negligence. These defenses are based on the idea that everyone has a duty to exercise reasonable care for his or her own safety. Since Nancy failed to exercise such care, she should not be able to recover because her own behavior helped cause her injuries.

If Nancy Steps into the Path of George's Speeding Car