Meta Summary: Ordinary Negligence Explained Topic: Ordinary Negligence (Simple Negligence) Legal Concept: Failure to exercise the level of “reasonable care” that an ordinarily prudent person would under similar circumstances. Key Distinction: Differs from gross negligence by lacking reckless disregard or extreme indifference. Impact: The foundation for most personal injury and tort claims, determining civil liability. […]
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This blog post explores the legal doctrine of negligence per se, a concept that simplifies the process of proving negligence in a personal injury claim by focusing on a defendant’s violation of a public safety law. In the realm of tort law, a claim of negligence typically requires proving four essential elements: a duty of
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