Are there different forms of negligence?
Yes, carelessness that causes injury can occur in a number of settings. A doctor may be negligent because he or she did not remove all of the instruments from the patient during surgery. A product manufacturer can be held responsible for manufacturing defective tires that explode when used. A construction firm can be negligent for not providing safeguards to prevent injuries at the work site. The owner of a building or store can be negligent by failing to repair hazards in the store such as a hole in the floor or defective stairs.
