A slip-and-fall. A dog bite. A car accident. A construction job gone wrong. All of these situations are very different, but they all have one thing in common: someone probably committed a tort, and someone else is probably suing for damages as a result. In this two-hour workshop, you’ll get a taste of what a first-year law student learns about torts, but with the interpreter in mind. We’ll define specific terminology, including (and especially) words that might be counterintuitive. We’ll also look at the elements of a tort case that the plaintiff must prove (duty, breach, causation, and damages), and how a court evaluates each one. Finally, we'll talk about how torts lawsuits might be categorized in a typical court system, and how they might be treated procedurally.

Gain clarity on tort terminology and procedures to improve accuracy and confidence in civil case interpreting. Register today.

Key Takeaways:

• Interpreters will learn the basic elements of a tort
• Interpreters will learn about some common types of torts and unusual terminology that they may encounter
• Interpreters will learn relevant basic aspects of civil procedure affecting tort claims

INSTRUCTOR:

Tamber Hilton is a federally certified court interpreter and practicing immigration attorney with a passion for optimizing remote videoconferencing technology for remote interpreting. Tamber regularly teaches and trains on the topic of remote interpreting at conferences, with state judiciaries, interpreter education providers, and interpreter professional associations. She also consults for organizers of multilingual remote events and provides technical support. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking and other outdoor activities in the beautiful Arizona desert and mountains.