Negligence per se

Negligence per se is a legal concept where a person is considered negligent simply by violating a law meant to protect public safety. If someone breaks a law that leads to someone else getting hurt, it can automatically be considered negligent behavior. For example, if a driver runs a red light and causes an accident, the law violation itself can be seen as proof of negligence, without needing extra evidence. This concept helps streamline cases by establishing that breaking certain laws is inherently unsafe.