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Texas Supreme Court Clarifies What Slip-and-Fall Plaintiffs Must Prove

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A recent ruling from the Texas Supreme Court reinforces a demanding evidentiary standard in premises liability cases and reminds plaintiffs that circumstantial evidence of a hazard’s cause is not the same as evidence of its...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

How the Modified Comparative Fault Rule is Affecting Personal Injury Cases in Court

Lawmakers made a drastic change in Florida’s comparative fault rule in 2023, and the effects of that change are now showing up in court, revealing some patterns that plaintiffs in personal injury cases need to be aware of. ...more

Amundsen Davis LLC

U.S. Supreme Court Finds FAAAA Does Not Preempt Negligent Hiring/Selection Claims Against Freight Brokers

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In a unanimous decision issued May 14, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States held that negligent hiring/selection claims against freight brokers are not preempted by the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization...more

Tyson & Mendes LLP

No Duty, No Problem for a Texas Jury

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In early January 2019, Joyce Williams was a passenger in her friend’s car when they were rear-ended. The vehicle was stopped in the left lane of a two-lane farm-to-market road in western Travis County, Texas, signaling a...more

Chartwell Law

When Inattention Bars Recovery and Why Daniel v. Rick’s Barbeque Matters for Tennessee Premises Liability Law

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The Tennessee Court of Appeals’ recent decision in Margaret Daniel et al. v. Rick’s Barbeque, Inc., et al. serves as a reminder that some premises liability claims can, and should, be resolved as a matter of law. In affirming...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

How Smart Cargo and IoT Data Can Boost Your Claim for Damages After a Truck Accident

Truck accident cases are far more complicated than most car accident cases in Florida for a variety of reasons. There are more parties involved, corporate legal teams get aggressive, injuries are usually much more severe, and...more

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Strategic Considerations in Admitting Liability

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Admitting fault is not the norm for defense counsel but, in some situations, can be the best course of action. In this article, Michael Forte explains some of the practical considerations involved in deciding whether to admit...more

Marshall Dennehey

Pennsylvania Superior Court Refines Co-Employee Immunity

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Brown v. Gaydos, 2026 WL 450635 (Pa. February 18, 2026) - In this matter, the plaintiff was seriously injured while operating a skid steer. The skid steer was owned by the defendant personally, but was loaned to the...more

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

Winter Weather Premises Liability: When Property Owners Are Responsible for Slip-and-Fall Injuries

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When winter brings ice, snow, and freezing temperatures to New Jersey, a simple walk across a parking lot or up a building’s front steps can become treacherous. Every year, thousands suffer serious injuries from...more

Patton Sullivan Brodehl LLP

Court Overturns $14 Million Judgment Because of Last-Minute Expert Witness Ambush [Sullivan’s Take]

At one time or another every trial lawyer has or will encounter the frustrating circumstances of an attempted sandbag on the eve of trial.  ...more

Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC

Prior Concussions Significantly Increase the Risk of Long-Term Disability after a Motor Vehicle Crash

A Canadian Study published on-line in January 2026 by the Journal of the American Medical Association, JAMA Network Open, finds that a history of prior concussion is associated with a 15% increase in the risk of long-term...more

Maynard Nexsen

Alabama Supreme Court Appellate Alert: Decisions from May 8, 2026

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The Alabama Supreme Court issued its weekly release list on Friday, May 8, which included the following orders and opinions of interest to the business community...more

Lathrop GPM

Illinois Resident’s Use of Hilton App Doesn’t Establish Personal Jurisdiction over Hilton Worldwide in Illinois

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An Illinois federal court recently dismissed a slip-and-fall plaintiff’s negligence claims against Hilton Worldwide that stemmed from a fall at a Nebraska Hampton Inn. Roeber v. Hilton Worldwide Holdings., Inc., 2026 WL...more

Morris James LLP

Serious Motorcycle Collisions in Delaware: Why the First Narrative Is Rarely the Final Analysis

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A recent motorcycle fatality on Churchmans Road in Newark underscores why serious Delaware crash investigations require careful evidence review before conclusions about fault are reached....more

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

Connecticut’s Dram Shop Law: When Bars and Restaurants Can Be Held Liable for Drunk Driving Accidents

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A drunk driver does not come out of nowhere. In most cases, they were served drink after drink at a bar or restaurant long after it should have been obvious they had too much. Connecticut law recognizes this reality, and it...more

Cozen O'Connor

Texas Supreme Court Recalibrates Review of Noneconomic Damages

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Recent Texas appellate decisions reflect an increased scrutiny of large awards for noneconomic damages. Together, Gregory v. Chohan, Exxon Mobil Corp. v. Brown, and Jones v. Hatch reflect an emerging trend: noneconomic...more

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Motorcycle Safety Month in Delaware: What the 2025 Crash Data Shows and What Injured Riders Should Know

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May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and Delaware’s 2025 police reports show why rider visibility, driver attention, and early evidence preservation matter after a motorcycle crash....more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

What to Understand About NICA if Your Child is Suffering Neurological Birth Injuries

Parents can become justifiably overwhelmed when they learn that their child is suffering brain damage or other neurological problems because of injuries that occurred at the time of birth. Trying to imagine what the future...more

Marshall Dennehey

Linking Riders, Not Liability: Limits on Duty for Rideshare Platforms

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Brittney Cooper v. Lyft Inc et al., 2026-Ohio-765 (2d Dist.). - In Cooper, the Second District Court of Appeals addressed whether a transportation network company (TNC) owes a duty of care to a driver harmed while using its...more

Marshall Dennehey

Court of Appeals Narrows “Arising Out of Performance of Work” Standard

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Dibrino v. Rockefeller Center North, Inc., (2025 N.Y. Slip Op 070077, December 18. 2025) - In Dibrino v. Rockefeller Center North, Inc., (2025 N.Y. Slip Op 070077, December 18. 2025), the plaintiff-carpenter was injured while...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

The List of Unapproved ELDs Keeps Growing—How Does This Affect Truck Accident Cases?

Electronic logging devices—referred to in the trucking industry as ELDs—are systems that connect to a commercial truck’s engine to record the time the truck is in operation. ...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Insurance Coverage Leasing Lessons From a Slip-and-Fall Dispute

Landlords in New York state should take immediate steps to confirm that their tenants’ insurance policies properly name them as additional insureds. The new owner/landlord should also ensure that, when a property is sold, the...more

Goldberg Segalla

Avoiding a Direct Hit: Utilizing the McHaffie Rule to Protect Motor Carriers from Direct Liability Claims

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Personal injury lawsuits arising out of trucking accidents are usually filed against both the motor carrier and its driver. Plaintiffs typically assert both vicarious and direct liability claims against the carrier, the...more

Blank Rome LLP

Reconnaissance as Legal Due Diligence: Lessons from Land to Sea

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In the Army, you are taught that uncertainty is best confronted with discipline, purpose, and established processes. Reconnaissance is traditionally understood as a military activity aimed at reducing uncertainty, shaping...more

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Ontario Superior Court Limits Damages Claims in Certifying Personal Injury Medical Device Class Action

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An Ontario court has held that Ontario’s more restrictive certification regime may require narrowing class members’ damages claims. Ontario’s class proceedings legislation is an outlier in Canada—unlike corresponding...more

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