What Is Negligent Homicide?
In law, few things are as complex and severe as negligent homicide. This term refers to accidentally causing someone’s death because of careless actions. Unlike planned murder or voluntary manslaughter, negligent homicide usually happens because someone wasn’t careful enough rather than intending harm. But even though it’s different, negligent homicide has significant legal, ethical, and societal consequences. This article explores negligent homicide: what it means in the law, how it’s evolved, and how we deal…