There is a wide range of chemicals present in the research laboratory. The safe clean up of a chemical spill requires some knowledge of the properties and hazards posed by the chemical, and any added dangers posed by the location of the spill.
Probably one of the most common types of personal injury lawsuits involves a claim of negligence. Negligence describes a situation in which a person acts in a careless (or negligent) manner, which results in someone else getting hurt or property being damaged.
Negligence can be the result of a simple error in judgment or a little mistake, as opposed to neglect, which is really a more serious flaw in the representation of a client. Neglect can result not only in a malpractice suit, but also in professional discipline.