CHARGE 7.14 — Page 1 of 1
7.14 NEGLIGENCE — EFFECT OF PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENTCivil Model Jury Charge
(Approved 5/91)
A person with a physical impairment is required to act with the same degree of care as an ordinary careful person with a similar impairment or disability would have exercised under the same or similar circumstances.
Cases:
Berger v. Shapiro, 30 N.J. 89, 102 (1959); Butelli v. J.C.H. & R. El. Ry. Co., 59 N.J.L. 302, 306 (Sup. Ct. 1896); 2 Harper & James, The Law of Torts §16.7.
(Approved 5/91)
A person with a physical impairment is required to act with the same degree of care as an ordinary careful person with a similar impairment or disability would have exercised under the same or similar circumstances.
Cases:
Berger v. Shapiro, 30 N.J. 89, 102 (1959); Butelli v. J.C.H. & R. El. Ry. Co., 59 N.J.L. 302, 306 (Sup. Ct. 1896); 2 Harper & James, The Law of Torts §16.7.
