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A failure to do what a reasonable person would do in a similar situation due to carelessness, recklessness, errors, misjudgments and or mistakes. A party may be only partially negligent or at fault.
State laws define negligence with respect to various types of accidents or injuries. Some states further define negligence and allow claims for punitive damages if gross negligence can be proven. |
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