Under Florida law, the elements of proving a negligence case include:
Duty of care. This is the existence of a duty to act or not act in a certain situation for the protection of others;
Breach of duty. Defendant failed to act or not act in accordance with the duty owed;
Causation. Injury resulted from the breach of duty;
Damages. Plaintiff suffered injury and damages.
The plaintiff must prove all four elements to recover under negligence law in Florida.
If you or a loved one has been injured and you think you may have a negligence case, contact one of the experienced personal injury attorneys at Berke Law today.