A cyclist negligently dashed against a bus and was killed in the accident. The bus driver was also found negligent in not averting the possible accident. The wife of the deceased cyclist brought a civil action for damages for the death of her husband. To want extent, if at all, will she succeed?
A. She will not succeed as the cyclist was negligent
B. The Court will apportion the blame between the bus driver and the cyclist and damages would be awarded to the extent of negligence of the bus driver
C. The court should take a lenient view of the death of the cyclist and would award full damages
D. None of the above answer is correct
Answer: Option B

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