Individuals and entities have a duty to act reasonably and to avoid causing harm to foreseeable injury victims. It is negligent to act unreasonably and cause harm to another. It is also negligent to violate any safety rule, regulation or law which results in harm to another.
Intentional or reckless conduct that harms others is another type of wrongful conduct that is actionable. Examples of intentional torts include assault, battery, false arrest, or intentional infliction of emotional distress.