The collateral source rule provides that:
A
Evidence of other income is admissible
B
Damages are not reduced because the plaintiff received compensation from independent sources like insurance
C
Defendants can inquire about plaintiff insurance
D
Only economic damages are allowed
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
Collateral source rule: benefits from independent sources (insurance, employer benefits) do not reduce defendant liability. Plaintiff may recover full damages regardless of collateral payments.
💡 Why is B) the correct answer?
The correct answer to the question "The collateral source rule provides that:" is Option B: Damages are not reduced because the plaintiff received compensation from independent sources like insurance.
The other options — A) Evidence of other income is admissible, C) Defendants can inquire about plaintiff insurance, D) Only economic damages are allowed — are incorrect for this BAR Exam Prep question. As explained above: Collateral source rule: benefits from independent sources (insurance, employer benefits) do not reduce defendant liability. Plaintiff may recover full damages regardless of collateral payments.
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