To win a negligence claim, an injured party generally must prove all of the following EXCEPT:
Explanation
Negligence requires proving duty, breach of that duty, proximate cause, and actual damages, but it does not require intent to cause harm; negligence is about carelessness, not intent. An intentional act that causes harm is a separate category (an intentional tort) and is generally excluded from liability insurance. This makes intent the element that does not belong in a negligence claim.
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