Landmark Cases in the Law of Tort contains thirteen original essays on leading tort cases, ranging from the early nineteenth century to the present day. It is the third volume in a series of collected essays on landmark cases (the previous two volumes having dealt with restitution and contract). The cases examined raise a broad range of important issues across the law of tort, including such diverse areas as acts of state and public nuisance, as well as central questions relating to the tort of negligence. Several of the essays place cases in their historical context in ways that change our understanding of the case's significance. Sometimes the focus is on drawing out previously neglected aspects of cases which have been - undeservedly - assigned minor importance. Other essays explore the judicial methodologies and techniques that worked to shape leading principles of tort law. So much of tort law turns on cases, and there are so many cases, that all but the most recent decisions have a tendency to become reduced to terse propositions of law, so as to keep the subject manageable. This collection shows how important it is, despite the constant temptation to compression, not to lose sight of the contexts and nuances which qualify and illuminate so many leading authorities.

If you've ever been in an automobile accident of any nature, this book is your guide. It addresses common misconceptions and addresses common questions that anyone injured in an accident would find useful. This book is written in an interview style format and was written by a seasoned Personal Injury Attorney. Accidents can be tough enough without inadvertently doing things that could prevent you from recovering the money you need to be made whole. This guide was written with the victim in mind and is geared towards assisting the reader to reach a complete recovery for the losses they've suffered.

This book is a study of doctrinal and methodological divergence in the common law of obligations. It explores particular departures from the common law mainstream and the causes and effects of those departures. Some divergences can be justified on the basis of a need to adapt the common law of contract, torts, equity and restitution to local circumstances, or to bring them into conformity with local values. More commonly, however, doctrinal or methodological divergence simply reflects different approaches to common problems, or different views as to what justice or policy requires in particular circumstances. In some instances divergent methodologies lead to substantially the same results, while in others particular causes of action, defences, immunities or remedies recognised in one jurisdiction but not another undoubtedly produce different outcomes. Such cases raise interesting questions as to whether ultimate appellate courts should be slow to abandon principles that remain well accepted throughout the common law world, or cautious about taking a uniquely divergent path. The chapters in this book were originally presented at the Seventh Biennial Conference on the Law of Obligations held in Hong Kong in July 2014. A separate collection, entitled The Common Law of Obligations: Divergence and Unity (ISBN: 9781782256564), is also being published.

What should you do if you are injured in a car accident? This little guide, written by a nationally recognized personal injury lawyer, will show you what to do, and perhaps more important, what not to do.

This book may be for you, if you: 1. Were injured in an accident involving a car, truck, motor cycle, bus or any other moving vehicle. 2. Do not think you were more than more than 50% at fault for the accident. 3. Have, or will probably have, medical bills of more than $2,000 from the accident. 4. Are not bothered about having your damages paid by a multi-billion dollar insurance company. Show more Show less

The Definitive Guide for Injured Victims & Their Lawyers in Car Accident Cases: IF YOU'VE BEEN HURT IN A CAR WRECK, WILL YOU KNOW HOW TO TAKE ON THE INSURANCE COMPANY AND THEIR LAWYERS BY YOURSELF? Think about that for a moment . . . You've been hurt in a car wreck and it was not your fault. And now you have a lot of questions, but not a lot of answers: * who will pay for all of your medical bills? * you don't have health insurance, so how do you get the medical treatment you need for your injuries? * how can you recover your lost wages? * who will pay for your car to be repaired? * what if your car can't be repaired and is declared a total loss? * what if you owe more than the car is worth? * what about your future medical needs or lost wages? * what are the 3 things you must prove to be able to recover in your personal injury claim? This is a lot for anyone to handle - all of the phone calls back and forth, the emails, the paperwork, the releases. Will you have the time or the knowledge to handle this by yourself? Do you need a guide for consumers to help explain the process to you? And ask yourself - do you really want to take on the insurance company and their lawyers - especially without educating yourself on the claims process here in Georgia? Are you an attorney who is looking to expand your practice to help injured victims and their families injured in car wreck cases? Do you know enough about the personal injury claim process to zealously and ethically represent them? "The Authority On Personal Injury Claims In Georgia: The Definitive Guide For Injured Victims And Their Lawyers In Car Accident Cases" was written by Gary Martin Hays, a personal injury attorney with over 24 years of experience handling car accident claims in Georgia. A former insurance defense lawyer, he now only represents injured victims and their families. Since starting his own firm in 1993, he has helped over 29,000 clients recover over $250,000 million dollars. In this handbook, Hays provides you a peek behind the curtain to see how his law firm successfully represents his clients. Topics include: * Car Wreck Facts & Myths * The Scene Of The Crash * Investigating the Wreck * Property Damage: Total Losses, to Repairs, to Diminished Value * Your Injuries * Medical Treatment For Your Injuries * Medical Bills: Med-Pay Coverage, Health Insurance, and The Uninsured * The 3 Things You Must Prove To Recover On Your Personal Injury Claim * "What Is My Case Worth?" * Do I Take On the Insurance Company And Their Lawyers By Myself? * How Do I Find The Right Lawyer? * The DEMAND Process - How To Tell The Insurance Company What Your Case Is Worth * Liens And Subrogation Claims: Who Will Claim They Are Entitled To Some (Or Maybe ALL Of Your Settlement) * Legal Deadlines * Litigation: Do You File Suit On Your Case? The book also contains a presentation that Mr. Hays gave to other attorneys at a continuing education seminar for lawyers regarding diminished value claims in Georgia - a secret that is literally saving the insurance industry millions of dollars each year - money that should be going to Georgia's consumers. In addition, FREE bonus chapters from three (3) of his previous books that he co-authored are included: * "3 Secrets The Insurance Company Doesn't Want You To Know About Your Personal Injury Claim" * "The Mourning After: Helping Families Cope After A Drunk Driving Wreck" * "I Will Make A Difference "