A licensed engineer is responsible for overseeing the construction of a bridge. She fails to identify and address a critical design flaw that leads to the bridge's partial collapse, causing injuries to several pedestrians. Which of the following best describes the standard of care the engineer was required to meet in this situation?
The standard of care expected of a reasonable person in the general population.
The heightened standard of care applicable to professionals with specialized training and expertise.
A lower standard of care due to the engineer’s reliance on construction workers to identify flaws.
A specific standard of care is not required, as engineers are not held to a professional standard.
The engineer is expected to adhere to the heightened standard of care applicable to professionals with specialized training and expertise, which includes identifying and correcting design flaws to ensure public safety. The other options either apply an incorrect general standard, mistakenly suggest no professional standard exists, or inaccurately lower the required standard based on reliance on third parties.
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