negligens

Negligence is a legal concept that refers to the failure to exercise reasonable care, resulting in harm to another person. It is a fundamental principle in tort law, which governs civil wrongs. Negligence typically involves four key elements: duty of care, breach of duty, causation, and damages. The duty of care is the legal obligation to act reasonably to avoid harming others. A breach of duty occurs when this obligation is violated. Causation refers to the link between the breach of duty and the resulting harm. Damages are the actual harm or loss suffered by the victim. To establish negligence, a plaintiff must prove that the defendant owed them a duty of care, breached that duty, the breach caused the plaintiff's harm, and the harm resulted in damages. Negligence can arise in various contexts, such as medical malpractice, car accidents, and slip-and-fall incidents. It is a critical concept in personal injury law, as it provides a framework for holding individuals or entities accountable for their actions or inactions that cause harm to others.