Nedbalost
Nedbalost, in a legal context, refers to a failure to exercise the degree of care that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in similar circumstances. It is a subjective standard that focuses on the mental state of the individual. This mental state is characterized by a disregard for the foreseeable consequences of one's actions or omissions. Nedbalost is distinct from intent, which involves a conscious decision to cause a specific outcome. Instead, it describes a situation where someone acts carelessly, without fully considering the potential harm their behavior might cause.
The concept of nedbalost is crucial in tort law, particularly in determining liability for negligence. When