Negligence is a legal term that refers to the failure to take proper care in doing something, which results in harm or damage to another person or their property. It involves four key elements: a duty of care, a breach of that duty, causation, and damages. For example, if a driver does not follow traffic rules and causes an accident, they may be considered negligent. In everyday life, negligence can occur in various situations, such as medical malpractice, where a doctor fails to provide the standard of care expected, leading to patient harm. It can also happen in workplaces, where an employer does not ensure a safe environment, resulting in employee injuries.