What is Strict Liability?
Strict Liability is, “Liability without fault. Case is one of “strict liability” when neither care nor negligence, neither good nor bad faith, neither knowledge nor ignorance will save defendant.” (Black’s Law Dictionary 1591. 4th Ed. Rev. 1968). This refers to cases where a defendant may be found liable for damages, even if it was not their direct negligence or fault that brought about the damages. In other words, cases where liability is not necessarily about what the defendant did, and their intentions do not matter.
Two areas where strict liability is somewhat common are cases involving high-risk activities and cases involving defective products. An example of a high-risk activity would be keeping wild animals like lions or tigers. There is a clear, inherent risk in keeping an animal like that, and a party may be strictly liable if their animal injures someone, even if the party was not involved. An example of a defective product would be a car company manufacturing a car with faulty brakes, and those brakes resulting in a crash. Even if it was not the car company’s intention for the brake to fail or the crash to occur, they are likely to be found liable.
Strict liability is meant to make sure that injured parties are compensated, even in cases where an incident is not necessarily a defendant’s fault. In these cases, plaintiffs do not need to prove any negligence on the part of the defendant, only that something pertaining to the defendant caused an injury. There are some who disagree with this idea, and see it as unfair that defendant’s may be found liable for events that they did not intend.
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Defective Seat Belt Attorney
The function of a seat belt, lap belt, or safety belt is to keep you safe during a car accident. Wearing seat belts is required on the road because of how effective a quality seat belt can be. However, seat belts may cause or fail to prevent injury when they’re defective.
Have you recently sustained injuries you believe resulted from seat belt failure? Compensation for your losses may be available if so. Discuss the matter with a legal professional representing victims of seat belt failure.
At Munley Law, we have the experience necessary to show how a faulty seat belt caused the injuries for which you deserve compensation. Learn more about how we can help by contacting our product liability attorneys today for a free case evaluation.
Understanding Seat Belt Failures and Your Legal Rights
Defective seat belts can take many forms. […]
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Reading Product Liability Lawyer
A Reading product liability lawyer at Munley Law can be your strongest advocate when you’ve been injured by a defect or dangerous product in Reading. Product liability claims tend to be complex and you could be facing a large corporation who is determined not to pay for your injuries. You need an attorney who has the experience and knowledge needed to investigate the claim and hold those who caused you harm accountable.
Munley Law has the credentials, the track record, and the skills needed to fight for your rights. Whether you’ve been harmed by a faulty appliance, contaminated food, or a malfunctioning vehicle, contact our defective products lawyer in Reading, PA, for a free consultation.
How to Recover Compensation in a Reading Product Liability Case
Like with all personal injury cases in Reading, product liability claims open you up to the possibility of recovering compensation in line with the suffering you’ve experienced. […]
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Erie Product Liability Lawyer
As consumers, we purchase goods that are supposed to make our lives easier and better. Unfortunately, when a defective product causes injury, you need to know your financial recovery options. If dangerous products injure you or a loved one, call the Erie product liability lawyers of Munley Law.
For over 60 years, Munley Law has represented injury victims in product liability claims who seek fair compensation for their injuries. Call Munley Law for a no-obligation, free consultation.
What Is a Product Liability Case?
Product liability law allows an injured party to take legal action if they encounter a defective product. Product liability cases are often classified under strict liability, meaning that even if the defendant did not have intent or knowledge of the alleged harm, they can still be held liable.
A product liability claim can fall under one of four categories. […]
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Personal Injury Glossary Terms
This glossary provides a quick-access resource for looking up definitions of terms you will likely encounter while seeking compensation.
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W
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Accident Report — A detailed official record of an incident created on-site by an authority figure such as a police officer or hospital staff member.
Act of God — An unforeseen event caused by natural forces without human involvement that couldn’t have been prevented with reasonable care, […]
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Premises Liability Lawyers
Everyday places – grocery stores, gyms, even friends’ houses – can be potential accident zones. If you were injured because of a hazard on someone else’s property, you can hire a premises liability lawyer to pursue compensation.
For more than 65 years, the personal injury lawyers at Munley Law have successfully pursued premises liability claims for injured victims. Whether you were injured in a slip and fall accident at a restaurant, attacked by a neighbor’s dog, or involved in a situation even more complex, a Munley premises liability attorney can protect your rights and recover compensation for your losses.
What Is Premises Liability?
Premise liability is a legal concept that holds a property owner liable for any injuries a person sustained while on their property. All property owners have a duty of care to:
- Maintain reasonably safe conditions for patrons
- Warn patrons of unsafe conditions
- Repair unsafe conditions promptly
Here’s an example: The local grocery store has a giant puddle of water in one of the aisles. […]
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