Question

Inevitable accident means ___________________.

• A. an act of God
• B. an unexpected injury which could not have been foreseen and avoided
• C. an unexpected injury which could have been foreseen and avoided
• D. both (a) and (b)

Answer 1

The correct option is B an unexpected injury which could not have been foreseen and avoided

Inevitable accidents are those accidents, as evident from the name, which could not have been prevented by the parties through the exercise of ordinary care, caution, and skill. It is also known as unavoidable- accident doctrine. The doctrine of inevitable accident is a significant defence in the law of tort.