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In legal terms, Negligence is when someone that is responsible for another person’s care, acts in a way that can or has resulted in harm. In medical situations, daycare, or home care, negligence is a top concern, as those receiving care are often unable to protect themselves, making them more susceptible to negligence.
What you might not know, is that there are four types of negligence. Gross, contributory, comparative, and vicarious.
What is Negligence?
Before we dive into the four types of negligence, let’s take a closer look at what negligence is. When duty of care is not executed correctly, this is considered negligence, and the victim may be entitled to take legal action.
In order to pursue legal action, the victim must be able to prove:
- The defendant owed them duty of care
- The defendant did not provide that duty of care
- The lack of care was the legal cause of the victim’s injuries
- The victim suffered an injury or some sort of damage
What are the four types of negligence?
GROSS NEGLIGENCE
Gross Negligence is the most serious form of negligence and is the term most often used in medical malpractice cases. These cases are highlighted by reckless behavior that a reasonable person would not commit.
An example could be a home care nurse not providing a patient with food or water for several days.
