Comparative Negligence Law and Practice

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For both plaintiff's and defendant's counsel, Comparative Negligence Law and Practice expertly analyzes and details the current status of comparative negligence in every state, as well as provides a complete discussion of the effects of the doctrine on areas such as products liability, workers' compensation, wrongful death actions, conflict of laws and multi-party litigation.

This treatise also includes:

•  Practical suggestions related to the client interview and all phases of the trial;
•  Sample forms of pleading;
•  Helpful advice on strategy and tactics for every aspect of the case;
•  A state-by-state appendix providing the full text of every existing statute, plus thorough discussion of landmark cases in jurisdictions that have adopted comparative negligence; and
•  Analysis of important cases from every jurisdiction that have interpreted the statutes or refined the doctrine of comparative negligence.

CONTRIBUTING AUTHORS:

Arthur Best
Alan D. Budman
Robert A. Clifford
Frederick Davis
Russell L. Hewit
Lex K. Larson
Joseph W. Little
Edward C. Martin
Peter W. Schroth
David C. Sobelsohn
Ralph M. Stein
Michael R. Thomas
Aaron D. Twerski
Ellen Wertheimer
Allen P. Wilkenson
Richard E. Kaye, Revision Author

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