AD Banker Comprehensive Practice Exam

An individual jumps off a roof and breaks his leg. Which of the following statements is correct?

1. Jumping off the roof was an accident and breaking his leg was intentional

2. Jumping off the roof was intentional and breaking his leg was intentional

3. Jumping off the roof was an accident and breaking his leg was an accident

4. Jumping off the roof was intentional and breaking his leg was an accident

The correct answer is: Jumping off the roof was intentional and breaking his leg was an accident

The correct choice highlights that jumping off the roof was a deliberate act, while breaking the leg was not intended by the individual. In this scenario, the act of jumping can be viewed as voluntary since the individual made the conscious decision to leap from the rooftop. However, the injury sustained from that act, such as a broken leg, typically arises from an unpredictable outcome; the individual likely did not plan or wish to injure themselves during the jump. This reflects a common understanding in relation to actions and their consequences within risk assessments or liability discussions. The nature of the jump illustrates intention through the action of jumping, while the unexpected injury underscores the accidental result of an otherwise intentional act. Therefore, the choice accurately captures the distinction between intentional behavior (the jump) and unintentional outcomes (the broken leg).