Oregon Injury Law Blog
Tag: History Of Legal Negligence

  From Duels to Negligence: The Evolution of Personal Injury Law in the US and Oregon

The article explores the history and legal concept of negligence, which is a fundamental part of personal injury law. It traces the origins of negligence law back to England and its development in the United States, including its four basic elements of duty, breach, causation, and damages. The article also explains how negligence is defined under Oregon law and discusses the state's recognition of comparative negligence and negligence per se.