Negligence per se is a defense in a negligence case.

Negligence Per Se

A legal doctrine establishing negligence due to the violation of a law or statute that is intended to protect the public from harm.

Defense

Strategies and arguments presented in court by the accused party to contest and defeat the claims made by the plaintiff.

Negligence Case

A legal case involving claims that a party's failure to act with reasonable care resulted in harm or damage to another party.