Once established, assumption of risk:
A) does not bar the plaintiff from recovery, if the defendant was negligent
B) usually bars the plaintiff from recovery, even if the defendant was negligent
C) usually bars the plaintiff from recovery, unless the defendant was negligent
D) prevents the defendant from having to pay more than half of the damage award
E) none of the other choices

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Once established, assumption of risk usually bars the plaintiff from recovery, even if the defendant was negligent. This is because the plaintiff voluntarily assumed the risk associated with the activity or situation, and cannot hold the defendant liable for any resulting injuries.

Once Established, Assumption of Risk