noun
accidental infliction of injury; negligent bodily harm
Legal term for causing injury through negligence or carelessness, as opposed to intentional harm. Used in criminal and civil contexts.
彼は過失傷害の罪で起訴された。
He was charged with negligent bodily harm.
過失傷害事件では、加害者の注意義務違反が問われる。
In cases of accidental injury, the offender's breach of duty of care is questioned.
Compound of 過失 (negligence, fault) and 傷害 (injury). The term is a modern legal coinage.