Charlesworth & Percy on Negligence

The authority on the law of negligence, and frequently cited in court, Charlesworth & Percy on Negligence covers both common law and statutory duty and:

Sets out the general principles, covering duty of care, liability and causation
Deals with both the standard of care in different situations and areas where strict liability applies
Explains what remedies may be available, including damages
Focuses on both established areas and developing areas such as psychiatric injuries
Provides an essential reference for every negligence case whether it is to do with personal injury, property, or product liability
Helps you to establish whether a duty of care exists and if it has been breached, helping you to assess quickly and with confidence whether a cause for action exists
Updates you with new statutory duties which means you will know exactly how recent changes apply
Shows, through a detailed analysis of case law, how the principles work in specific situations and sets out the implications of new developments to help you take a view on your particular case
Covers UK and Commonwealth jurisdictions, letting you see how the law of negligence has been applied in multiple jurisdictions