Unit

School Of Law

Professional NegligenceWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 69114.1

Discipline: BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL LAW

Student Contribution Band: 3

Level: 3

Credit Points: 10

Prerequisite
200011 Contracts AND 200008 Torts Law

About this Unit
The unit examines the concepts of responsibility, negligence, and liability for physical injury and economic loss which govern liability in a wide range of professions (e.g. accountants, auditors, engineers, health workers including medical practitioners, and solicitors). It focuses on the tort-contract catena and the problems associated with the legal determination of appropriate standards of care. Techniques of risk shifting through disclaimer clauses and other devices and issues relating to concurrent liability and contribution are studied. Insurance implications are considered.