You’ve heard of Negligence, but What is Negligence Per Se?

The term “negligence” is usually understood to be a failure to exercise the ordinary care of a prudent person.  But what if the claim of negligence is based on a defendant’s violation of a statute, ordinance or public safety regulation?  This is known as “negligence per se,” which presumes defendant’s duty and breach (failure to exercise due care); the only … Read More