Imagine that your client suffered serious burns when his new toaster exploded in his face on the first time that it was used. You are instructed to obtain damages from the retailer. What research would you need to conduct prior to the negotiation in order to prepare? Please select all that apply.

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The most important things to research here would be the level of damages that would usually be awarded (so that you are clear on the sort of figure at which to aim in your negotiation) and the law concerning liability for defective products (because your position will be stronger if you are clear that the other party is liable and would be found to be so if the case was heard at court). The issue of insurance is not relevant to your client, nor is whether or not the manufacturer may be liable if your client has instructed you to deal with the retailer.

Imagine That Your Client Suffered Serious Burns When His New