Description: This book, by one of the authors of Prosser & Keeton on Torts, is a successor to that classic volume. This entirely new work provides up-to-date coverage of tort law in language that is clear & accessible to students. Using short & manageable sections, it covers new developments, including medical malpractice law & the impact of HMO or managed care systems, comparative fault problems, & the developing duties of enterprises to protect customers & others from criminal attacks. Along with the traditional subjects of tort law, this book also covers such topics as constitutional & statutory torts, lawyer malpractice, & the statute of limitations. The Law of Torts introduces law students to torts with a discussion of the goals of tort law, its relation to other fields, & the institutional settings for litigation. It also considers criticisms of tort law, tort reform, & alternative compensation schemes such as workers' compensation, social security, & no-fault compensation plans.

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