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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval:
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PAR208 2009
Fall – 2009 Fall |
LEC |
3.0 Credit(s) |
3.0 Period(s) |
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Introduction to Tort Law |
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Introduction to tort law and the responsibilities of the paralegal. Includes elements of types of various types of torts, negligence and defenses in addition to classification of and legal issues pertaining to damages. Also covers insurance and its application to tort law as well as procedures for records evaluation and calculation of net settlements. Prerequisites: PAR106 and PAR112. |
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies: |
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PAR208 2009 Fall – 2009 Fall |
Introduction to Tort
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1. Define terms
related to tort law. (I) 2. Describe
distinguishing factors of tort law. (I) 3. Analyze the
elements of negligence. (II) 4. Describe
types of intentional torts. (III) 5. Explain various
defenses to tort claims. (IV) 6. Classify
damages. (V) 7. Describe
legal issues concerning damages. (V) 8. Review
limitations on recovery. (V) 9. Explain
types of insurance coverage and its application to tort law. (VI) 10. Explain
rights and defenses of insurers. (VI) 11. Evaluate
and summarize medical records. (VII) 12. Locate
and review non-medical records. (VIII) 13. Review
procedures for assessment of a case. (IX) 14. Calculate
a net settlement. (IX) 15. Create
a settlement brochure. (IX) 16. Demonstrate
rules of professional conduct, for the paralegal, pertaining to tort law.
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MCCCD Official Course Outline: |
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PAR208 2009 Fall – 2009 Fall |
Introduction to Tort
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I. Overview
of Tort Law
A. Definition
B. Distinguishing
Factors
C. Types
of Torts
1. Intentional
2. Negligent
3. Strict
Liability
D. Terminology
E. Role
of the Paralegal
F. Ethics
II. Negligence
A. Duty
B. Breach
C. Causation
D. Damages
III. Intentional
Torts
A. Assault
B. Battery
C. Trespass
D. Conversion
E. Defamation
(Libel and Slander)
IV. Defenses
A. Negligence
1. Contributory
2. Comparative
B. Assumption
of Risk
C. Last
Clear Chance
D. Statutes
of Limitation
E. Preemption
F. Immunity
V. Damages
A. Classifications
1. Nominal
2. Compensatory
3. Punitive
B. Calculation
C. Evaluation
D. Legal
Issues
E. Limitations
on Recovery
VI. Insurance
Issues
A. Policy
Types
1. Homeowner
2. Auto
3. Other
B. Coverage
1. Liability
2. Uninsured
Motorist
3. Underinsured
Motorist
4. Collision
5. Comprehensive
6. Medical
C. Insurer
Rights and Defenses
1. Subrogation
2. Reservation
of Rights
3. Arbitration
4. Policy
Termination
D. Privacy
VII. Medical Records
A. Requests
B. Review
1. Personal
Information
2.
Wording
3. Treatments
4. Adverse
Reactions
5. Practitioner
Notes
C. Summary
1. Chronological
Order
2. Narrative
3. Provider
4. Specialized
VIII. Non-Medical Records
A. Types
1. Investigative
Reports
2. Accident/Incident
Reports
3. Fire
Department Reports
4. Ambulance
Reports
5. Government
Agency Reports
6. Consumer
Protection
B. Procedures
IX. Case Value
A. Types
of Expenses
1. Medical
2. Attorney
Fees
3. Expert
Fees
B. Calculations
1. Fees
2. Payments
3. Settlement
C. Settlement
Brochure
1. Facts
of Case
2. History
3. Injuries
4. Impact
5. Damages
6. Evaluation
D. Professionalism