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.
He was charged with negligent bodily harm.
In cases of accidental injury, the offender's breach of duty of care is questioned.
傷害 is a general term for bodily injury, while 過失傷害 specifies that the injury was caused by negligence rather than intent.
過失致死 refers to accidental killing (negligent homicide), whereas 過失傷害 involves non-fatal injury.
Compound of 過失 (negligence, fault) and 傷害 (injury). The term is a modern legal coinage.