Fahrlässigere

Fahrlässigere is a legal term originating from German law that translates roughly to "negligent" or "by negligence." It refers to a standard of conduct where an individual fails to exercise the degree of care that a reasonable person would have exercised in a similar situation. This failure to act with due diligence can result in harm or damage to another party, leading to legal liability.

The concept of Fahrlässigere is a cornerstone of civil and criminal law in jurisdictions that have adopted or been influenced by German legal traditions. It is distinct from intentional wrongdoing (Vorsatz), which involves a conscious intent to cause harm. Fahrlässigere encompasses a spectrum of carelessness, from simple negligence (einfache Fahrlässigkeit) to gross negligence (grobe Fahrlässigkeit), with the latter implying a particularly severe disregard for the safety and well-being of others.

In civil law, proving Fahrlässigere is often crucial for establishing fault and seeking damages for losses incurred. In criminal law, it can be a basis for certain offenses, such as negligent homicide or bodily harm, where the perpetrator's lack of care, rather than malicious intent, is the primary cause of the crime. The determination of whether an act constitutes Fahrlässigere typically involves a careful assessment of the circumstances, the foreseeable risks, and the actions taken by the individual in question.