What is gross negligence?

• A. Willful and wanton disregard
• B. Minor error in judgment
• C. Unintentional negligence
• D. Neglecting to use a seat belt in a routine drive

Answer: (A)

Gross negligence is a level of carelessness where a person knows there’s a serious risk and still acts with willful and wanton disregard for others’ safety. It goes beyond a simple mistake or momentary lapse; it shows a conscious choice to ignore obvious danger. That mindset—the awareness of risk paired with a deliberate defiance of safe conduct—best matches the described scenario. The other ideas describe less severe situations: a minor error in judgment is just a mistake, unintentional negligence is failing to take reasonable care without recognizing the danger, and neglecting to wear a seat belt on a routine drive is negligent but doesn’t inherently show a conscious disregard for safety unless there’s clear evidence of knowingly ignoring the law.