intervening force
- It's an event or occurrence that takes place after an act of negligence has already been committed and leads to an injury
- The strong wind was considered an intervening force, leading to the sign falling on the parked car even after maintenance was negligence.
- Although the driver was speeding, the cat suddenly running onto the road was recognized as an intervening force that caused the accident.
- The factory thought its negligent waste disposal was the main issue, but the flooding was deemed an intervening force, spreading the waste further.
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