Even if a defendant's own negligent conduct created an emergency, he will not be liable for the consequences of the conduct if he acted with care in the resulting emergency situation.

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A defendant may still be held liable for the consequences of an emergency situation that they created through their own negligence, even if they acted with care during the emergency. The initial negligent act that created the emergency is the basis for liability.

Even If a Defendant's Own Negligent Conduct Created an Emergency