RES IPSA LOQUITUR Res ipsa loquitur: [Latin - “the thing speaks for itself”].  1. Torts.  The doctrine providing that, in some circumstances, the mere fact of an accident’s occurrence raises an inference of negligence so as to establish a prima facie case.  (Often shortened to res ipsa.)  Black’s Law Dictionary, 7th Edition It is a fact that accidents happen.  In a personal injury lawsuit, in … [Read more...]