To be liable for something, under the law, means to be responsible in some way for an outcome that results in a violation of the law (criminal liability) or in an injury to others (civil liability).

Comparative-negligence laws can limit your payout after an accident, even if another driver is mostly to blame ...

In the common conception, the doctrine of negligence per se holds individuals or organizations automatically liable for the violation of a statute or regulation. The discerning practitioner should be ...

There are times when one person is totally at fault in an accident. For instance, imagine a motorist running a red light and crashing into another person's car, a person who hadn't done anything wrong ...

Accuracy and honesty are critical to the patient-doctor relationship, yet studies show that up to 38 percent of patients concealed significant facts when undergoing medical treatment. Accuracy and ...

I blogged yesterday about the tort law questions raised by Doe v. Mckesson. As I understand it, DeRay Mckesson has a total defense to the lawsuit against him, simply because it was brought by a police ...

Companies or business owners can buy insurance policies to protect them from the negligent acts of their own employees, but the issue of willful misconduct is much less clear. While an insurance ...

Riding a bicycle is a great way to unwind, do some light cardio, and strengthen your muscles. It is no wonder that so many people in California enjoy biking, especially with the fantastic weather in ...