In this contribution we focus on the role of experts in the assessment of tort damages from an economic point of view …-fatal accidents).Second, we investigate from a Law and Economics point of view the role of experts in general (so not only economists …) in the assessment of damages. We discuss i.a. the question why experts may be involved in the assessment of damages, the …

This is a survey of legal liability for accidents. Three general aspects of accident liability are addressed. The first … is the effect of liability on incentives, both whether to engage in activities (for instance, whether to drive) and how …-bearing and insurance, for the liability system acts as an implicit insurer for accident victims and it imposes risk on potential …

covered. The first is legal liability for harm. Here we discuss liability rules as incentives to reduce risk, issues of risk …-bearing and insurance, and the costs of the liability system. Second, we consider property law, where we address the nature and …