The Four Headed Monster – How to Satisfy all Four Elements of a Negligence Claim
NEFCO Fire Investigation Evidence Lab Facility (Rochester, NH)
9.19.19
Shannon Warren, associate in the Subrogation Department, presents " The Four Headed Monster – How to Satisfy all Four Elements of a Negligence Claim," at the NEFCO Fire Investigation Evidence Lab Facility. The presentation will provide attendees with a basic understanding of the elements of a negligence claim – duty, breach, causation and damages, as well as discuss a number of topics, including:
- Standards of care – which create the duty element.
- Sources of a duty for tradespersons, such as codes and standards.
- The foreseeability factor, which is critical when assessing causation.
- A brief overview of the measure of damages and the common misconception about Actual Cash Value being the recoverable amount of damages.