Subsequent Negligence
What Does Subsequent Negligence Mean?
Subsequent negligence refers to negligence that occurs at the time of the injury, as opposed to negligence that happens beforehand. It is distinct from prior negligence, with subsequent negligence being regarded as a proximate cause of the injury, while initial negligence is viewed as a remote cause. Liability insurance can offer protection against lawsuits and claims stemming from alleged cases of subsequent negligence by the insured.
Insuranceopedia Explains Subsequent Negligence
Subsequent negligence occurs when someone fails to take necessary actions or exercise a reasonable level of care after initial negligence has already occurred. For example, if a co-pilot notices an error made by the pilot during a flight but fails to take appropriate corrective measures, leading to passenger injuries, the co-pilot’s subsequent negligence becomes a proximate cause of those injuries.
