Schadeveroorzakend

Schadeveroorzakend is a Dutch adjective and present participle derived from the verb schade veroorzaken, meaning to cause damage. The term literally translates to “causing damage” and is used to describe acts, circumstances, or factors that result in harm or financial loss. It is versatile and appears in both everyday language and more formal contexts, for example in phrases like schadeveroorzakende handeling (a damage-causing action), schadeveroorzakende fout (a fault that causes damage), or schadeveroorzakende factor (a factor that causes damage).

In legal language, schadeveroorzakend is commonly used to indicate behavior or events that establish a causal link to damage. However, the word itself does not determine liability. Dutch civil law requires proving an adequate oorzakelijk verband (causal connection) between act and damage, and, where relevant, considerations such as toerekenbaarheid (attribution) and fault. A damage-causing act may be cited when assessing negligence or culpa, but liability depends on additional elements and context, including foreseeability and duty of care.

In insurance and contract contexts, the term helps classify events or conduct that may give rise to claims, but it does not replace the legal tests for liability. Overall, schadeveroorzakend serves as a descriptive qualifier for actions or conditions that lead to damage, while liability remains a separate legal determination based on causation and fault.