In a negligence claim, who is typically the plaintiff?

In a negligence claim, the plaintiff is typically the person who suffered harm. This individual is the one who has allegedly been injured or has experienced damages due to the actions (or inactions) of another party, which is claimed to be negligent.

In legal terms, negligence involves failing to exercise the care that a reasonably prudent person would in similar circumstances, leading to injury or damages to another party. The plaintiff brings the lawsuit forward to seek compensation for their losses and to hold the negligent party accountable.

The other roles mentioned in the options, such as the person accused of negligence, the professional providing the service, or a government agency, do not align with the definition of a plaintiff in this context, as these parties may either be defendants or involved in the case in different capacities rather than seeking damages for harm done to them.