negligence per se
- An automatic assumption of negligence that applies when a law meant to protect the public is violated, shifting the lawsuit's focus to whether the violation caused damage
- When the driver exceeded speed limits and caused an accident, it was considered negligence per se.
- The contractor's violation of building codes, resulting in a collapsed structure, was a case of negligence per se.
- Littering in a public park, which led to environmental damage, was deemed negligence per se.
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