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Tort Essay Gerry, a construction worker, injures his right leg when the ladder he is using at work collapses, causing him to fall. His employer Harry accepts responsibility for the accident. Gerry is told by his doctor to take six months off work in order to recover; he also warns him that in future he will always suffer from a slight limp because of the fall. Shortly before he is due to return to work, Gerry is hit when crossing the road by a car carelessly driven by Ingrid. Gerry's limp did not contribute to the accident. Gerry's right leg is further injured, and has to be amputated. Discuss his rights against Harry and Ingrid. The issue that needs to be discussed under the tort of negligence in this situation is that of causation. This is because for both defendants a duty can be established and also a breach of that duty...

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