Negligence Standard In Florida

Summary

In Florida, negligence requires proving duty of care, breach, causation, and damages. Causation includes actual and proximate types. The McCain v. Florida Power Corp. Case illustrates these principles, where the court found a duty to mark cables, and the breach caused injury. The citation is McCain v. Florida Power Corp., 593 So. 2d 500 (Fla. 1992).

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are there different types of causation?
Yes, there are different types of causation in legal contexts, particularly in negligence cases:
- Actual (Cause-in-Fact) Causation: The plaintiff must prove that the defendant's actions directly caused the injury.
- Proximate (Legal) Causation: The plaintiff must show that the injury was a foreseeable result of the defendant's actions.
Is there a specific case you're dealing with where causation is being questioned?
Can you give me a negligence case in florida?
Sure! Here's an example of a negligence case in Florida:
Case: McCain v. Florida Power Corporation (*)
- Facts: Plaintiff was injured when his tractor struck an underground electrical cable that was not properly marked by the defendant.
- Issues: Whether the defendant had a duty to mark the cable and whether the breach of that duty caused the plaintiff's injuries.
- Ruling: The Florida Supreme Court held that the defendant owed a duty to the plaintiff to mark the cable and that the breach of this duty was the proximate cause of the injuries.
Do you have a specific negligence case or situation you're dealing with?
what is the citation for that in florida rules?
Case Rating: *
The citation for the McCain v. Florida Power Corporation case is:
- McCain v. Florida Power Corp., * So. 2d * (Fla. *)
Is there anything else you need help with regarding negligence cases in Florida?