Personal Injury and Torts
Course Description: Tort law is in the arena of law that is primarily responsible for trying to make citizens whole after they have been injured by the wrongs (torts) of others. Lawsuits concerning torts are numerous and there are many opportunities for paralegals specializing in this field. The Personal Injury/Torts course introduces students to tort law by discussing the scope, definitions, elements, and purpose of torts. It also discusses specific torts such as battery, assault, negligence, strict liability, and torts within and against family members. The text that accompanies this course provides an overview of the law of torts with a focus on the paralegal role in tort litigation. The case studies in this text offer insight into some of the current "hot topic" legal issues.
Textbook: Essentials of Torts, 2nd Edition, 2001, by William P. Statsky. Paperback edition.
Tuition: Cost is $299.00. Tuition includes textbook, Blackstone's exclusive Study Guide and access to the Online Student Center. Enroll now.
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