Overview
Taking a case approach, this proven book provides an accessible overview of tort law for paralegals who work on personal injury matters. Hypothetical scenarios in every chapter demonstrate how abstract tort law pertains to real life accidents and injuries. In addition, over 75 annotated cases featuring hot button issues give readers an opportunity to apply key concepts to the types of cases they will encounter on the job. Built-in learning aids include problems, projects, a running glossary of legal terms, outlines, chapter summaries, and review questions. Now fully updated throughout, the Fifth Edition includes a new chapter on negligence, new content, and new chapter-opening features titled 'The Biggest Mistakes Paralegals Make and How to Avoid Them.' Each of these unique vignettes illustrates a dilemma, an ethical lapse, or another unfortunate experience that actually happened.
Full Product Details
Author: Cathy Okrent (Schenectady County Community College)
Publisher: Cengage Learning, Inc
Imprint: Delmar Cengage Learning
Edition: International Edition
Dimensions:
Width: 21.00cm
, Height: 2.40cm
, Length: 23.80cm
Weight: 1.045kg
ISBN: 9781133691853
ISBN 10: 1133691854
Pages: 480
Publication Date: 01 January 2014
Audience:
College/higher education
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Tertiary & Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
1. Introduction to Torts and Legal Analysis. 2. Negligence. 3. Proving Breach of Duty, Medical Malpractice, and Legal Malpractice. 4. Special Negligence Actions. 5. Defenses to Negligence. 6. Intentional Torts: Injuries to Persons. 7. Intentional Torts: More Injuries to Persons. 8. Intentional Torts: More Injuries to Property. 9. Defenses to Intentional Torts. 10. Strict, or Absolute, Liability. 11. Products Liability. 12. Special Tort Actions. 13. Tort Immunities. 14. Tort Investigation.
I have used Okrent Torts for several years because I like the tone and the substance of the text. The text sets forth the substance in a clear, straightforward manner. The substance is broken down into bite-sized morsels that are fairly easy for the student to digest.
Author Information
Cathy J. Okrent, J.D., is a member of the New York State Bar and is admitted to the United States Supreme Court, as well as the Federal and State Courts of New York. Attorney Okrent has been a trial attorney and college professor. She has served as a state and county government attorney, hearing officer, and an employee relations manager. She is the author of three textbooks on Legal Terminology, Court Reporting, and Tort Law.
