PLAW-206: Personal Injury & Tort Law introduces students to the principles of tort law, with a special focus on personal injury litigation. Using Tort Law by J. Stanley Edwards and Traci L. Cull, this course covers intentional torts, negligence, strict liability, product liability, malpractice, and defamation. Students will analyze how tort cases are built through duty, breach, causation, damages, and defenses, as well as explore liability issues such as vicarious and joint liability.

The course also addresses modern topics including tort reform, workers’ compensation, and insurance practices like bad faith claims. Through case studies and practical exercises, students will gain hands-on experience in evaluating tort claims, drafting case documents, and supporting attorneys in litigation.

By blending foundational theory with applied skills, this course equips learners to play a critical role in personal injury and tort law practices within law offices, insurance companies, and litigation firms.