In determining if a person's conduct is negligent, the law applies the "subjective person" standard of what is reasonable for that person.

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The law applies the "reasonable person" standard of what a hypothetical person in similar circumstances would do or not do. It is an objective standard, rather than subjective to the individual's personal abilities or circumstances.

In Determining If a Person's Conduct Is Negligent, the Law