Specialists are held to a higher standard of care than other members of the profession. 10. Res ipsa loquitur is a court created doctrine that allows plaintiffs to create an inference of negligence without having to provide direct evidence of negligence

Specialists are held to a higher standard of care than other members of the profession. 10. Res ipsa loquitur is a court created doctrine that allows plaintiffs to create an inference of negligence without having to provide direct evidence of negligence. 11. Children who engage in activities not necessarily reserved for adults are always held to the standard of care of a reasonable adult. 12, The Plaintiff must prove with clear and convincing evidence that the Defendant was the cause of their injuries.