Torts and Insurance Law- Online

 

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 GROUP COURSES (Max. 6 – min 2)

ONLINE Via SKYPE

Course Overview

The word tort comes from the Latin Tortum meaning twisted or wrong. Many interests are protected by Torts and Negligence is by far the biggest source of litigation. Negligence covers personal safety and interests in property. Other types of torts include trespass, nuisance, occupier’s liability and employer’s liability. Where a tort has caused damage, the defendant will be ordered to pay damages to compensate for the loss suffered.

Not all interests are protected and the phrase Damnum sine injuria, describes a situation where the interest of a party is not protected, even though harm has been suffered. For example, where Starbucks opens a café up the street, taking a good slice of customers away from the local café, there will be a loss and less profits for the cafe but this loss is not actionable. Legal proceedings cannot be filed against Starbucks as it has not committed any tort or actionable wrong against the café.  

The Court needs to balance many competing interests in tort claims and there is considerable overlap with Contracts, Criminal law, and Human Rights.

The development of torts and especially negligence has led to an ever-increasing need for insurance with almost 94% of tort cases being based in insurance.

 Syllabus

  • Negligence >>> learn about the neighbourhood principle, standard of care, causation, remoteness, negligent misstatements and Best Practice   
  • Other types of Torts >>> examine trespass to the person, land, product liability, occupiers and employers liability
  • Defences, Limitations and Remedies>>> study contributory negligence, consent, illegality, exclusions, limitations and the availability of injunctions and self help
  •  Insurance>>> learn and understand the role of insurance, policies, Claims procedure and rejection of claims.    

Each module contains a study of essential vocabulary and legal elements, exercises, writing, drafting, case studies and role plays. Modules can be taken separately depending on their interest or professional needs. If participants complete all (6) modules, they will be awarded the Certificate of Completion which they can use to enhance their CV.

Total hours per module = 3

Total hours for the course = 12 hours

Dates for Group 1 course: August 31st, September 6, 13, 20

Time: 17:00pm – 20pm

Trainer: Sofia Parastatidou

Sofia is qualified in the UK and has been admitted as a solicitor since 1997. She is a former member of the New York State Bar Association and is now based in Italy where she trains lawyers, accountants and notaries and teaches law, masters courses and various post – graduate courses. Sofia is the PRESIDENT of ILETA and author of Legal English (Pearson) and trains lawyers who wish to re-qualify through the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme to become solicitors in England and Wales.

Cost:

Group: Special Introductory Offer: €360 plus IVA each participant (Minimum 2: maximum 30 people)

Individual: One to One Private Lessons are quoted individually

Participants will be given a final test to verify their understanding and a certificate of completion which can be added to their CV. Participants are also given didactic material.

For further details or to express an interest in this course send an email to : info@britishlawacademy.com or fill in this form https://forms.gle/ybTC5vY691KQHAv17

NB: as far as possible groups will be formed based English levels and professional experience.