Essential Guidance for Today's Tort Practice
Effectively advocate for an injured client, or defend a client accused of negligence or malpractice. This book guides you through the most common injury actions, including third-party no-fault, medical malpractice, and civil rights claims. Get expert advice on substantive law, procedural requirements, and liability principles.
With this book, you will be able to:
- Identify the elements of common causes of action and potential limits on liability
- Satisfy the applicable statutes of limitations and notice requirements
- Draft forms and pleadings using insights from master litigators
Highlights of the latest update include:
- Extensive new discussion of major changes to the open and obvious doctrine
- New caselaw analysis covering important changes for medical malpractice lawsuits
- Recent Michigan Supreme Court decisions regarding governmental immunity and the court of claims
- Substantial changes to the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act
- Updated Michigan Rules of Evidence citations effective January 1, 2024
PRINT BOOK
1176 pages, 1-volume, 7x10 paperback. Includes a download of forms. Current to 10/01/23. Next update November 2025. Subscription service available.
ONLINE BOOK
Fully searchable and continually updated. Citations link to Michigan caselaw, statutes, and court rules. Includes online index, downloadable forms, and summary of changes. Price is for a one-year subscription.