One need only exhibit the ordinary care of a reasonable person when a determination is made if certain actions were negligent.

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This statement accurately reflects the standard of care that is expected of individuals when determining if someone's actions were negligent. The reasonable person standard takes into account what an ordinary person would do in similar circumstances, and whether the defendant's conduct fell below that standard.

One Need Only Exhibit the Ordinary Care of a Reasonable