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Leland MacLeod
on Nov 22, 2024
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Damages in a negligence case refers to ________.
A) The standard of care a reasonable person owes to another.
B) A failure to live up to the standard of care a reasonable person owes to others.
C) Actual harm or cause in fact which results from a failure to live up to a standard of care.
D) Legal cause or the extent to which the defendant is held responsible for actions which fall short of the standard of care.
E) A compensable loss suffered by the plaintiff.
Damages
Damages refer to the financial compensation given by a court to an individual who has experienced loss or harm as a result of another's illegal action or inaction.
Actual Harm
Actual harm refers to real, concrete damage or injury that has occurred, as opposed to potential or theoretical harm.
Standard of Care
The level of performance expected of a professional or organization in carrying out their duties, aimed at preventing harm to others.
- Distinguish between different types of damages in negligence cases, such as compensatory and punitive damages.
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Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between different types of damages in negligence cases, such as compensatory and punitive damages.