Assumption_of_Risk

Assumption of Risk Assumption of Risk: Who is to Blame For Our Actions The doctrine of "assumption of risk" clearly defines the responsibility of all voluntary actions taken on by individuals, independent of the inherent risk or danger involved with such actions. Are we only to assume responsibility for the positive outcomes of our actions, without also accepting the negative outcomes as well' Most individuals only claim responsibility in cases in which they are fully responsible for their actions. Living within a country which houses a large amount of private enterprise, we often find ourselves relying on outside help. In many occasions we, the individual seeking assistance, hold the power to choose which avenue of help will be taken. In these cases in which we have the choice, should we not also be held responsible for the outcomes of our decisions, especially in cases in which we have been pre-warned about any inherent risks or dangers' For example, When we take it upon ourselves to drive on a private road, smoke cigarettes, work for a mining company, or fly on a discount airline at our own volition, do we tacitly consent to take responsibility for any outcome these actions may hold' The "assumption of risk" doctrine seems to ignore the fundamental obligation , responsibility, individual, company, control, airline, over, holds, situation, road, cigarette, actions, the individual, safety, risk, hold, case, work, must, individuals, airplane, transportation, product, problem, power, once, hands, assumption, addictive, warning, seems, risks, obligation, nature, mining, mine, lies, given, due, dangers, action, workers, upon, the responsibility, since, should, provide, private, gains, cases, becomes