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Gross Negligence

An action or an omission in reckless disregard of the consequences to the safety or property of another.

Unrestrained disregard of consequences; where ordinary care is not taken in circumstances where, as a result, injury or grave damage is likely.

Sometimes referred to as "very great negligence" and it is more then just neglect of ordinary care towards others or just inadvertence.

Also known as the Latin term culpa lata.

The facts required to make out a case for gross negligence may also lend themselves to the offence of criminal negligence which, by definition, is very similar to gross negligence.

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Unless otherwise noted, this article was written by Lloyd Duhaime, Barrister, Solicitor, Attorney and Lawyer (and Notary Public!). It is not intended to be legal advice and you would be foolhardy to rely on it in respect to any specific situation you or an acquaintance may be facing. In addition, the law changes rapidly and sometimes with little notice so from time to time, an article may not be up to date. Therefore, this is merely legal information designed to educate the reader. If you have a real situation, this information will serve as a good springboard to get legal advice from a lawyer.

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