What is negligence?
Negligence is failure to use reasonable care, causing foreseeable harm.
Why it matters
It is the most common tort basis for injury and accident claims.
Common confusion
Negligence is unintentional carelessness, not intentional harm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What must I prove?
Duty, breach, causation, and damages.
Is a mistake negligence?
Only if it fell below the reasonable-care standard.
What is “reasonable care”?
What a prudent person would do in the same situation.