Torts Negligence and Proof: The Thing Speaks for itself (Res Ipsa Loquitur)

🎙️ Podcast Post: Negligence and the Doctrine of Res Ipsa Loquitur This episode unpacks the foundations of negligence law and explores the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur—a powerful but limited tool that lets juries infer negligence when accidents speak for themselves. We’ll walk through the burden of proof, special rules in Tennessee, and four landmark cases that show where the doctrine applies—and where it doesn’t. Key Topics Covered: Negligence and Burden of Proof:Preponderance of the evidenc...