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| Patrick J Ducharme |
The word “accident” is derived from the Latin verb “accidere” meaning to fall upon or happen by chance. It describes an event that occurs in circumstances that are unusual or unexpected, even to the person to whom it happens, and, as such, the happening is unusual and the result of an occurrence that is a mishap based on sudden and unexpected events taking place without expectation or intention. It can often be broken down into two parts:
1- an unintended act.
2- with unintended consequences.
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