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Mar 29, 2021 quasi-delict vehicular accident negligence vicarious liability civil code supreme court

Quasi-Delict Liability After a Vehicular Accident: Lessons from Laza v. Standard Insurance

The Supreme Court clarifies when a driver is negligent in a collision, the rules on vicarious liability, and what it takes to overturn factual findings on appeal.

May 21, 2009 quasi-delict negligence vehicle collision u-turn proximate cause damages

U-Turn Negligence: When a Sudden Maneuver Establishes Fault in Vehicle Collisions

A sudden U-turn without signal lights can establish negligence and proximate cause in a vehicle collision, making the driver and employer liable for damages.

Feb 16, 1998 quasi-delict civil liability negligence vehicular accident insurance subrogation

Quasi-Delict vs Criminal Negligence: Civil Liability in Philippine Accidents

The Supreme Court clarifies when a driver's negligence creates civil liability under quasi-delict, even without a criminal conviction.