Proximate Cause

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October 5, 2023 4 min read Definitions

Understanding Proximate Cause in Insurance: Key Legal Terminology Explained

Insurance Legal Studies Risk Management Insurance Legal Terminology Proximate Cause Claims Risk Management

Learn about proximate cause in insurance, a critical legal term that describes the primary cause that initiates a series of events leading to damage or loss to the insured person or property.

October 4, 2023 4 min read Definitions

Intervening Cause in Legal Terminology: Understanding its Role as a Negligence Defense

Law Legal Ethics Personal Injury Legal Terms Negligence Defense Intervening Cause Proximate Cause Legal Studies

Explore what an intervening cause is in legal terms, and how it is used as a defense against negligence charges by interrupting the chain of events to establish proximate cause.