negligence in a sentence

Definition

Negligence is the failure to take proper care in doing something, resulting in damage or injury.

The company's negligence in maintaining safety standards led to a major accident.
Her negligence in proofreading the report resulted in several embarrassing errors.
The court found the driver guilty of negligence after the crash caused serious injuries.
Negligence in monitoring the patients' vital signs can have serious consequences in a hospital.
He faced legal action for negligence after failing to secure the property against theft.