Liability & Negligence

Liability

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Legal responsibility for one's actions or omissions that cause harm to another person.

In Personal Injury Cases

Establishing liability is crucial in personal injury cases. The plaintiff must prove the defendant's liability by showing they breached a duty of care, directly causing the plaintiff's injuries and damages.

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Negligence

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

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