What are the test for negligence?

In order to prove negligence you have to show:

* Duty of care: the defendant must have had a reasonable duty to avoid causing injury to another. * Breach of duty: the defendant failed to carry out their duty to avoid injury to the plaintiff. * Cause: there must be proof that the defendant's breach of duty caused the injury.

* Damages: it must be proven that damages occurred as a result of the plaintiff's breach of duty.

Below is an article on proving negligence.