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Defenses to Negligence Claims<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Ty McDuffey, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Katrina Wilson, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Whether you are suing or defending against a personal injury lawsuit, knowing negligence defenses can be helpful.\u00a0Common defense arguments involve challenging the elements of the plaintiff’s negligence claim. Or, a defendant may argue that there is a reason their liability is limited.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

To successfully defend against a negligence suit, the defendant may try to negate one of the elements of the plaintiff’s cause of action. In other words, the defendant introduces evidence that they:<\/p>\n