Negligence
The failure to exercise the degree of care that a reasonably prudent person would exercise under similar circumstances.
In Personal Injury Cases
Negligence is the foundation of most personal injury claims. To prove negligence, you must establish four elements: duty of care, breach of duty, causation, and damages.
Related Legal Terms
Duty of Care
A legal obligation requiring a person to exercise a reasonable standard of care while performing acts that could foreseeably harm others.
Breach of Duty
The failure to meet the required standard of care or fulfill a legal obligation owed to another person.
Standard of Care
The degree of care and caution that a reasonable person would exercise in similar circumstances.
Gross Negligence
Extreme carelessness or reckless disregard for the safety of others, going beyond ordinary negligence.
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