Christopher Harris

Duty of care is a fundamental concept in Victorian negligence law and plays a critical role in determining whether an injured person is entitled to compensation. In simple terms, a duty of care arises when a person, business or organisation must take reasonable steps to avoid causing harm to others. This article explains what duty of care means under Victorian law, when it may be breached, and how negligence claims can arise in situations such as motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, public liability incidents and medical negligence.