Negligence
It is a failure to give enough care or attention to someone or something that you are responsible for [Online Cambridge dictionary].
Types of 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.
Contributory negligence is when a person isn’t 100% at fault for a crime but did contribute in some way.
Comparative negligence is when a party is partially responsible for the harm they’ve experienced. In these situations, even being 1% responsible may make the person unable to receive compensation.
Vicarious Negligence: is when someone is indirectly responsible.
Professional negligence is when a professional fails to perform their responsibilities to the required standard or breaches a duty of care. This poor conduct subsequently results in a financial loss, physical damage or injury of their client or customer.
Negligence. Online Cambridge dictionary. Retrieved from: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/negligence
What are the four types of negligence? Albers&Associates. Retrieved from: https://www.rossalbers.com/four-types-of-negligence/