Warning

Info

Warning

Info

Warning

Info

LSDefine

Simple English definitions for legal terms

zone of danger rule

Read a random definition: class action

A quick definition of zone of danger rule:

The zone of danger rule is a legal principle that limits the responsibility of people accused of causing emotional distress through negligence. This rule only allows plaintiffs to receive compensation if they were in immediate danger of physical harm and were scared by that danger. Depending on the state, there may be additional requirements that make it even harder to receive compensation.

A more thorough explanation:

The zone of danger rule is a legal principle that limits the liability of people accused of causing emotional distress through negligence. This means that if someone sues for emotional distress, they can only recover damages if they were in immediate danger of physical harm and were frightened by that danger.

For example, if a driver is texting and almost hits a pedestrian, the pedestrian may be able to sue for emotional distress if they were scared by the near-miss. However, if the pedestrian was across the street and only saw the incident happen, they may not be able to sue because they were not in immediate danger.

The zone of danger rule is meant to prevent people from suing for emotional distress when they were not actually in danger. It is important to note that the rule may vary depending on the state and may have additional requirements for recovery.

Other related legal concepts include intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, and tort.

zero tape | zone of interests

Warning

Info

General

General chat about the legal profession.
main_chatroom
👍 Chat vibe: 0 👎
Help us make LSD better!
Tell us what's important to you
shaquilleoatmeal
22:21
u ever call someone papacito ??
windyMagician
22:22
no unless they’re a literal child
shaquilleoatmeal
22:22
😧 well damn nvm then lmaoo
shaquilleoatmeal
22:23
youll be alright rabbit, you applied pretty recently so more decisions to come later on
is november considered late? i thought anything up till thanksgiving is still on the earlier side??
i'm just surprised nyu didn't straight up reject me given my stats
shaquilleoatmeal
22:25
no it is on the earlier side lol but you have to consider adcoms were out from dec 24 - jan 3rd so your apps realistically only been in for 4ish weeks
shaquilleoatmeal
22:26
looking at majority of your apps being end of nov not middle ^
windyMagician
22:27
crashing out rn
windyMagician
22:27
im never gonna have a husband
JumpySubsequentDolphin
22:28
same windy
windyMagician
22:30
no matter how hard i try i will never be serious relationship material
windyMagician
22:30
excluding my ex wasting two years of my life
CynicalOops
22:37
:(
@windyMagician: sometimes I think i'll never have a wife either
it be like that
c'est la vie
@curvy when did you apply to duke?
22:47
there is no such thing as “serious relationship material.” you’re a person and someone will love you for being that person and because they love you they want to be with you
bunny with the wisdom tonight
JumpySubsequentDolphin
22:54
@bunnynoise: this is so sweet youre so cute
22:59
should i write a 'why BU' or nah
23:00
i alr did a diversity statement but im debating a why BU. not sure if thatll affect their decision
jackfrost11770
23:05
BUNNY W THE WISDOM <3
Dkk
1:06
Lol ASU grants lady: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFgqLkQwf7g
Dkk
1:07
Lesbian family destroyed by Disney
Dkk
1:07
lmfao
3:22
asu law has to be the biggest scam ever
3:22
went for admitted students day and the dean couldnt even answer a question straight
LSD+ is ad-free, with DMs, discounts, case briefs & more.