Injury resulting from the failure to meet an ordinary duty or standard of care is termed
a. negligence. c. assault.
b. malpractice. d. battery.
A
Injury resulting from the failure to meet an ordinary duty or standard of care is negligence. Malpractice is a specialized form of negligence. Assault and battery are examples of intentional acts.
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