You may hear or might have heard the term negligence or that someone was negligent. While in everyday non-legal terms it means one thing, the use of the word negligence in the legal world has specific legal ramifications.

Negligence is a type of tort (i.e., injury) committed by a person or entity which breaches the legal standard protecting individuals against forseeably risky, harmful acts of other members of society. Negligent behavior towards others gives them rights to be compensated... More about: Negligence In A Nutshell