Question

A contractor who agrees to undertake work without being under the direct control or direction of another and is personally responsible for his or her negligent acts is considered to be a(n):

Answer 1

Answer:

independent contractor

Explanation:

Based on the scenario being described within the question it can be said that this individual is considered to be known as an independent contractor. Like described in the question this is a person who perform work for another entity  for a compensation but is responsible for his/her own actions and results and is not considered to be an employee of the hiring company.