PracticeQuiz content is free on an ad-supported model.

Unfortunately, we can't support ad blocker usage because of the impact on our servers. If you'd like to continue, please disable your ad blocker and reload page.

Reload page

ADA NBDHE Dental Hygienist

Category - Provision of Clinical Dental Hygiene Services

Start a Study Session Sign up for Question of the Day

What type of law deals with civil wrongs committed against a person or a person’s property?

Distributive law
Justice distributive law
Tort law
Criminal law

Explanation

Answer: D - Tort law deals with civil wrongs committed against a person or a person’s property. Unintentional torts are divided into negligence and malpractice. Negligence is the failure to use such care as a reasonable person would use under similar circumstances. Malpractice is the wrongful acts of professional persons; usually, it is the failure to meet expected standards.

Was this helpful? Upvote!

Start a Study Session Sign up for Question of the Day

ADA NBDHE Dental Hygienist

Top questions

Related questions

Most popular on PracticeQuiz

Ad-Blocker not supported

ADA NBDHE Dental Hygienist

Top questions

Related questions

Most popular on PracticeQuiz