Collocations for negligence - noun

gross | contributory
The plaintiff was guilty of contributory negligence for failing to wear a crash helmet.

medical, professional | criminal

be guilty of | accuse sb of, allege, claim, sue for
The solicitor was accused of professional negligence.

deny | prove | arise from
death arising from negligence

case | claim

by ~
His death was brought about by negligence on the doctor''s part.

through ~
damage to company property through negligence

~ in
negligence in navigation

a finding of negligence
The court made a finding of contributory negligence.

the result of (the) negligence
The accident was the result of negligence on the part of the driver.