What has to be shown in order to prove negligence?
• the defendant had a duty to use reasonable care towards you • the defendant breached that duty by acting unreasonably • it was foreseeable that by acting unreasonably, defendant would cause injury to you; and the defendant’s actions or inactions caused your injury • the defendant’s actions or inactions caused your injury Once we prove that the defendant was negligent, you have the right to be compensated for your damages.
