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8| The Paralegal’s Role in Tort Law:

Research and Gathering Evidence

 Paralegals commonly

research tort-specific

elements, jurisdiction-

specific causes of action,

and available damages

 Paralegals play an

important role in gathering
evidence

 Be proactive – look for ways

you can supplement the

case file through additional

research avenues or ideas

for fact-finding

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