Tort Law and Liability

1. Tort Law in Practice
   1. Role of Insurance in Tort Cases
      1. Types of Insurance Policies
         1. Liability Insurance
         2. Professional Indemnity Insurance
         3. Workers' Compensation Insurance
      2. Impact of Insurance on Tort Settlements
         1. Influence on Compensation Amounts
         2. Insurance Company Negotiations
      3. Legal Obligations of Insurers
         1. Duty to Defend
         2. Duty to Indemnify
      4. Bad Faith Claims Against Insurers
         1. Definition and Types
         2. Legal Process for Filing Claims
         3. Consequences and Remedies
   2. Settlement Negotiations
      1. Pre-Trial Settlement Conferences
         1. Purpose and Structure
         2. Role of Mediators
         3. Confidentiality in Settlement Discussions
      2. Drafting and Enforcing Settlement Agreements
         1. Essential Components of an Agreement
         2. Enforceability and Breach Considerations
      3. Factors Influencing Settlement Decisions
         1. Strength of Evidence
         2. Litigation Costs and Time
         3. Parties’ Willingness to Compromise
      4. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Tort Settlements
         1. Mediation Process and Strategies
         2. Arbitration Guidelines and Outcomes
   3. Role of Juries in Tort Trials
      1. Jury Selection Process
         1. Voir Dire and Challenges for Cause
         2. Peremptory Challenges
      2. Jury Instructions
         1. Purpose and Content
         2. Impact on Jury’s Decision-Making
      3. Deliberation Process
         1. Confidentiality and Sequestration
         2. Factors Influencing Deliberations
      4. Verdicts and Their Components
         1. Types of Verdicts (General, Special)
         2. Calculation of Damages by Juries
      5. Jury Nullification in Tort Law
         1. Concept and Controversies
         2. Historical and Modern Examples