Claim for Damages Based on Negligence-Burden of Proof is the legal obligation of a plaintiff to prove that a defendant was negligent in their actions and that this negligence led to the plaintiff's damage or loss. This is done by presenting evidence of the defendant's breach of duty, causation, and injury. The plaintiff must prove each of these elements by a preponderance of the evidence, meaning that it is more likely than not that the defendant's negligence caused the plaintiff's damages. There are two types of Claim for Damages Based on Negligence-Burden of Proof: direct liability and vicarious liability. Direct liability is when a defendant is held directly responsible for their own negligent actions. Vicarious liability is when a defendant is held responsible for the negligent actions of another person.