tort of negligence

The tort of negligence is a legal principle that holds someone liable if they fail to exercise reasonable care, resulting in harm to another person. To establish negligence, it must be shown that the responsible party owed a duty of care, breached that duty through careless behavior, and caused injury or damage as a direct result. For example, a driver who neglects to stop at a red light and hits another vehicle may be considered negligent. Essentially, negligence ensures individuals and organizations are responsible for acts that cause foreseeable harm due to their lack of appropriate caution.