Describe standards of Care for Professionals under Tort

Question

What are the standards of Care for Professionals under Tort Law?

Answer 1

The standard of care imposed on a professional in a tort action is as follows:

1. Professionals are held to the standard of a reasonable professional in similar circumstances.

2. The standard of care is based on the information reasonably available to the defendant in foresight, not in hindsight.

3. Carelessness results in liability while an error of judgment does not.

4. A professional who follows an approved practice cannot be found liable.

5. Compliance with a statutory standard will be considered in deciding whether a professional acted with reasonable care.