Duty of Care

What is Duty of Care?

A legal obligation which is imposed on an individual requiring adherence to a standard of reasonable care while performing any acts that could foreseeably harm others. The existence of the duty, and its violation, are major elements that must be established to proceed with an action in negligence.

Further Reading

For more detailed information, see our related Torts terms:

• Breach of Duty
• Negligence Per Se
• Loss of Earning Capacity
• Ultrahazardous Activity

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