governmental negligence

Governmental negligence occurs when a government entity fails to fulfill its duty to protect the public or to provide essential services, leading to harm or injury. This can include issues like poor maintenance of public roads, inadequate emergency response, or failing to enforce safety regulations. If a government entity knows about a problem and does nothing to fix it, or if it fails to act in a reasonable manner that a typical organization would, it may be deemed negligent. Victims of such negligence may seek compensation for their losses through legal action against the government.