Which of the following is true of a negligence tort?
A) A defendant commits a negligence tort when he subjects someone to a reasonable risk of harm.
B) A defendant commits a negligence tort when he is careless to someone else's detriment.
C) A defendant commits a negligence tort when he forms intent to cause harm but causes a different type of harm.
D) A defendant commits a negligence tort when he accidentally engages in a criminal act and someone is hurt.
E) A defendant commits a negligence tort only if he commits an inherently dangerous action which can never be safe.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Negligence torts are based on carelessness rather than intentional harm or inherently dangerous actions. They occur when a defendant fails to act with the level of care that someone of ordinary prudence would have exercised under the same circumstances, leading to harm to another person.

Which of the Following Is True of a Negligence Tort