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Torts Personal Injury Litigation (West Legal Studies)

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I have found this book to be very useful and will continue to use it as a good reference book in the future. It is very detailed however and not the most user-friendly for the novice Legal Assistant. Written by an Attorney, it is very technical. In addition, I find the Appendix is a little vague at times.

Another class, another $150 book. What I don't like: The price is too high, the font is kind of small, and the hard back makes the book super heavy. The CD that is included has flash cards and practice tests, but not much else. I wish text book publishers would publish ebooks!

What I did like: The book is very well written. I find it easy to read and understand.

I used this book in my advanced paralegal program. It is quite simply the best book on tort litigation that I have come across and can be used by both paralegals and lawyers, because of its authoritative scope and clear presentation.

The most important part a paralegal must master is the section on legal analysis using the IRAC format of issue, rule, analysis, conclusion, wherein you apply the elements of the rule to the particular fact pattern of the case. Without understanding that format it is not possible to apply tort law, since legal briefs can change throughout the case, as discovery brings forth new facts, which have to be weighed against the rule of law. You should also learn to balance your analysis against the counteranalysis that the opponents are likely to raise. This approach will also develop your reasoning, so that you look at a case from all angles that leads to solid arguments.

The book covers the central aspects of intentional torts, negligence and strict liability with a breakdown of the elements comprising each tort; major defenses and counterarguments; checklists; legal research resources; along with plenty of well thought out examples and cases expounding on relevant areas of law.

Other chapters cover medical and legal malpractice, mass tort litigation, survival and wrongful death, worker's compensation, settlement, accident investigation, along with appendixes on basic medical anatomy and other useful information that will make this book a welcome addition to any personal law library.

I also recommend "The Law of Torts" (Examples and Explanations) by Joseph Glannon; and "The Litigation Paralegal" by James W.H. McCord.

If I could only have one book on torts, this would be it.

This book is definitely worth it and I was glad that I got it for this price as it was very expensive

The book was very comprehensive; easy to read. Information is presented clearly. Hopefully you have a teacher that maximizes your time efficiencey by reviewing the book material appropriately.

the book arrived in a very timely fashion actually before i had expected it and it was in great condition no tears and no highlighting already in it for a used book.