Elements of a successful negligence claim
In order for a claim in negligence to succeed, four elements have to be satisfied:
Duty - does the law recognise that a duty of care is owed?
Breach - has the defendant failed to live up to the standard of care required?
Damage - has the claimant suffered injury or loss?
Causation - is the defendant wholly or partly responsible for bringing about such loss or injury? (more…)
