Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 319: Spotlight on Torts (Part 3 – Strict and Vicarious Liability)
California is known for its busy and beautiful cities, scenic highways, and, unfortunately, high numbers of pedestrian accidents. To address this, the state has implemented detailed laws that balance pedestrian rights with...more
When a dog suddenly attacks and bites, an innocent interaction can turn into serious injuries. Beyond the immediate physical trauma, questions may arise about who is responsible and if your medical bills will be covered. With...more
Tsering v. Fifth Ave. Foods, LLC, 236 A.D.3d 703 (N.Y. App. Div. 2025) - On appeal, the Supreme Court of New York, Appellate Division reversed a trial court’s order granting summary judgment on the issue of liability because...more
A multi-vehicle accident is one of the scariest and most confusing of all possible scenarios before you even get into the legalities. If that accident happens in California, there are even more complexities. Navigating the...more
On August 1, 2025, a Florida jury returned a verdict totaling $243,000,000 against Tesla, Inc. in the consolidated cases Neima Benavides v. Tesla and Dillon Angulo v. Tesla. These cases caught public attention because of the...more
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 this State. But did you...more
Collisions involving commercial trucks are among the most devastating vehicle crashes on New Jersey roads. When a tractor-trailer collides with a much smaller passenger vehicle, the results are often catastrophic. You may...more
Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! This episode is the final in our Torts trilogy, where we're summarizing the topics from Torts we've covered in our "Listen and Learn" series. Today we're talking about strict...more
After a car accident, life can feel overwhelming. You may be dealing with injuries, car repairs, insurance calls, and missed work, all while trying to make sense of what happened. It’s natural to wonder if you need a lawyer...more
Estate of Crystal Walcott Spill v. Jacob E. Markovitz, M.D., 2025 WL 758318 - In this appeal before the New Jersey Supreme Court, the court held that an out-of-state alleged tortfeasor was not a party subject to allocation of...more
California is known for many things, including its picturesque Pacific coastlines, lush forests, and diverse landscapes. It is also well known for its entertainment industry, technological innovations, and agricultural...more
Golf carts in Florida serve multiple purposes beyond the traditional golf course as they navigate between gated communities and sunny landscapes. These vehicles serve as the primary transportation option throughout numerous...more
When an accident involves a pedestrian, it’s easy to assume the driver or other party caused the crash and resulting injuries. However, that’s not always the case. A pedestrian may be responsible for an accident if they fail...more
Filing a personal injury claim can be challenging, especially in a state full of unusual laws like California. Each year thousands of Californians seek compensation for injuries and accidents. California has specific laws,...more
Personal injury claims are often misunderstood, and misinformation can prevent victims from pursuing the compensation they deserve. Whether you’ve been in a car accident, experienced a slip and fall, or suffered medical...more
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....more
When you pull into a parking space, you likely don’t give much thought to the concrete parking stopper at the end of the spot. These seemingly insignificant infrastructures are designed to keep your car from overstepping its...more
A Missouri jury recently entered a $462 million product liability verdict against trailer manufacturer Wabash National Corporation. The 2019 underride accident occurred when the driver, with a blood alcohol level over the...more
The loss of a family member is one of the most devastating events that anyone can go through. While financial compensation cannot make the pain of loss go away, it can prevent your situation from getting worse due to the...more
Liberty Ins. Corp. v. Techdan, LLC, 253 N.J. 87, 289 A.3d 429 (2023), as revised (Mar. 23, 2023) - The plaintiff alleged that the defendants misrepresented their relationship, ownership structure and submitted fraudulent...more
Many personal injury cases do not involve situations where one party is entirely at fault. Many cases, instead, involve situations where both sides may bear some responsibility. This is why, like in many other states, a...more
EDITOR’S NOTE - As an initial matter, we experienced a bit of an anomaly with the Third Department. Typically, there are a number of Labor Law decisions that we report on. However, for this reporting period, our research...more
Motorcycle accidents can result in injuries that are more severe than those which stem from car wrecks. This is due to the fact that a rider is no match for an oncoming car. Such incidents may result in paralysis, head...more
In 2023 Florida changed its legal framework in regard to comparative fault. There may be no area of personal injury law where this will have a greater impact than matters which involve a motorcycle accident. Given that such...more
Florida is like most other states in that a victim can still receive compensation even if they were partially liable for a trucking accident. In early 2023, however, our state adopted a system that is known as “modified...more