Some states have today merged the implied assumption of risk doctrine into their comparative negligence systems.

Comparative Negligence

A legal doctrine that reduces the amount of damages a plaintiff can recover in a negligence-based claim, based upon the degree to which the plaintiff's own negligence contributed to cause the injury.

Implied Assumption

An unstated understanding or presumption that underlies an agreement or contract, accepted as a term by the parties involved.

Risk Doctrine

A principle in law that assigns liability based on the foreseeable risk created by actions or negligence, particularly in situations where harm could have been prevented.