Liability & Negligence

Gross Negligence

Extreme carelessness or reckless disregard for the safety of others, going beyond ordinary negligence.

In Personal Injury Cases

Gross negligence may support punitive damages claims. Examples include extreme speeding, texting while driving, or drunk driving.

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The failure to exercise the degree of care that a reasonably prudent person would exercise under similar circumstances.

Additional damages awarded to punish the defendant for particularly egregious, malicious, or reckless conduct and to deter similar behavior.

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