Description
Book Synopsis: Personal Injury and the Law of Torts for Paralegals is a highly teachable new textbook that balances substantive and practical coverage to prepare students to work as personal injury paralegals. Emphasizing medical information specifically related to personal injury law, Emily Lynch Morissette provides consistently clear writing, examples drawn from experience, and myriad teaching devices to convey a working understanding of the role of the paralegal in personal injury cases.
Providing both foundational information on torts and the skill development needed to work as a personal injury paralegal, this text features:
- Complete coverage of the AAfPE's Model Tort Law syllabus
- Logically organized substantive topics that begin with an introduction to the concept of torts and move through each element of negligence, followed by medical malpractice as a type of negligence, intentional torts, and Worker's Compensation.
- Practice-based topics that examine how to discover medical records, tort discovery, and litigation
- An Introduction to Medicine in the Appendix
- An emphasis on medical information specifically related to personal injury such as how to obtain and understand medical records
- A wealth of clear and accessible examples
- Fact-based exercises using real-life scenarios
- Consistent and hard-working pedagogy, including:
- Chapter Objectives
- Marginal definitions
- Tables and figures
- Case summaries
- Ethics topics
- Chapter Summaries
- Review questions
- Web links
- Detailed Instructor's Manual that includes sample syllabi, answers to all review questions and exercises, and a Test Bank
Take a look at the new Torts book for paralegals that offers complete coverage of substantive torts topics while underscoring the specific skills critical to the work of a personal injury paralegal: Personal Injury and the Law of Torts for Paralegals by Emily Lynch Morissette.
Details
Are you a paralegal looking to specialize in personal injury law? Look no further! Introducing Personal Injury and the Law of Torts for Paralegals, a comprehensive textbook designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in this field. Written by the experienced paralegal, Emily Lynch Morissette, this book provides a balanced and practical approach to understanding personal injury law.
What sets this book apart is its emphasis on medical information specifically related to personal injury cases. With clear writing and real-life examples, Morissette ensures that you develop a thorough understanding of the role of the paralegal in personal injury cases. Whether you're learning about negligence, intentional torts, or Worker's Compensation, this book covers it all.
Not only does Personal Injury and the Law of Torts for Paralegals cover the substantive topics of tort law, but it also focuses on the practical skills required for success. From discovering medical records to understanding tort discovery and litigation, you'll gain the essential tools needed to navigate personal injury cases with confidence.
With a wealth of valuable resources including chapter objectives, case summaries, review questions, and web links, this text is designed to enhance your learning experience. Plus, the detailed Instructor's Manual provides sample syllabi, answers to review questions, exercises, and even a Test Bank, making it easier for instructors to teach the course effectively.
If you're serious about specializing in personal injury law as a paralegal, Personal Injury and the Law of Torts for Paralegals is the must-have textbook for you. Start your journey towards becoming a skilled personal injury paralegal today!
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