| Description |
viii, 176 pages ; 22 cm |
| Series |
Professional interpreting in the real world |
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Professional interpreting in the real world.
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| Contents |
An introduction to the vehicular accident lawsuit -- Types of vehicular accident lawsuits -- Participation of the interpreter in vehicular accident lawsuits -- Recurring witnesses and potential testimony -- Non-recurring witnesses -- Expert witnesses |
| Summary |
"The vehicular accident is a predominant legal interpreting assignment for the judicial interpreter. This book introduces the litigation process in the United States, specifically focusing on the vehicular accident lawsuit, from the occurrence of the accident through the discovery and through the trial. A variety of types of vehicular accidents are discussed in the book, including intersectional collisions, accidents involving drunk drivers, accidents involving livestock, and accidents involving allegedly defective vehicles." "This book also examines the most commonly encountered types of witnesses in vehicular accident lawsuits. The interpreter is presented with the plaintiff's and the defendant's perspectives and goals with regard to the various witnesses."--BOOK JACKET |
| Subject |
Liability for traffic accidents -- United States.
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Motor vehicles -- Law and legislation -- United States.
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Court interpreting and translating -- United States.
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| LC no. |
2004012873 |
| ISBN |
1853597821 hardback alkaline paper |
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1853597813 paperback alkaline paper |
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185359783X electronic |
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