tort law and standard duty of care

Instructions:

Write a page to discuss how tort law is important in today’s business environment. What do tort laws seek to prevent? Who does it seek to protect?

Also, discuss the concept of standard duty of care as it relates to the industry standard at your current (or past) place of employment. How does such duty of care differ from other industries? What would be considered a breach of duty thus creating liability for negligence?

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.