Reasonable Care
What Is Reasonable Care?
Reasonable care is the degree of care which an average and sensible person would use under like circumstances. On the other hand, if someone showed reasonable care and something happened anyway, this person would not be considered negligent. This standard relies on a mythical figure: the “reasonable person. By contrast, someone like a child or a person with intellectual disabilities would not be considered to be a reasonable person, under the rationale that such individuals are not “ordinary” and thus could not be expected to be prudent or rational.
The standard of charge becomes more complex for professionals, because professionals are not considered ordinary someones since they provide services on the basis of additional qualifications. Professional negligence involves neglecting the standard of care expected in the profession, rather than exhibited by an ordinary person. As a general rule, people can avoid situations in which they may be liable for negligence by exercising common sense and caution, and taking steps to prevent injuries and accidents.
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