Legal Definitions - accidental

Definition: Accidental is an adjective used to describe something that happened without anyone intending it to happen. It refers to events that could not have been prevented by human skill or reasonable foresight. It also means that the event was not caused by a wrongful or illegal act.

• Getting caught in a sudden rainstorm is an accidental event.
• Slipping on a wet floor that was not marked with a warning sign is an accidental injury.
• Breaking a vase while playing ball in the house is an accidental damage.

These examples illustrate that accidental events are unexpected and unintentional. They are not caused by anyone's deliberate actions or negligence. Accidents can happen to anyone, anywhere, and at any time, and they are often beyond our control.