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Reckless Imprudence vs Intentional Felony: Determining Criminal Liability in Vehicular Accidents
Understand how Philippine courts distinguish reckless imprudence from intentional felonies in vehicular accidents, and why the distinction matters for criminal liability.
Reckless Imprudence in Vehicular Accidents: Negligence and Penalty Rules
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on reckless imprudence in vehicular accidents, explaining negligence standards, proximate cause, and penalty imposition under Article 365.
Overtaking at a Curve: Determining Negligence and Liability in Vehicular Accidents
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on overtaking at curves, negligence presumption, and common carrier liability for passenger deaths.
Physical Evidence Prevails Over Witness Testimony in Traffic Collision Liability
Supreme Court ruling on vehicular accidents: physical evidence outweighs biased witness testimony in determining fault and liability.
Employer Liability in Philippine Vehicular Accidents: Due Diligence and Negligence Explained
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on employer liability for driver negligence in vehicular accidents, covering due diligence and contributory negligence defenses.
Quasi-Delict Liability in Vehicular Accidents: Lessons from a 2026 Supreme Court Ruling
A 2026 Supreme Court ruling clarifies negligence, proximate cause, and vicarious liability in Philippine vehicular accident claims.