Negligence

Negligence is a failure to exercise the level of care that a reasonable person would exercise in a similar situation. This can be the basis for a legal claim if the negligence causes injury or damage to another person or property. Continue Reading Below

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About Negligence

Negligence is a failure to exercise the level of care that a reasonable person would exercise in a similar situation. This can be the basis for a legal claim if the negligence causes injury or damage to another person or property.