Strict Liability

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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Personal Injury Glossary Terms

This glossary provides a quick-access resource for looking up definitions of terms you will likely encounter while seeking compensation.

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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

Injured on Another’s Property? Munley Law Can Help.

Everyday places – grocery stores, gyms, even friends’ houses – can be potential accident zones. If you were injured because of a on someone else’s property, you can hire a premises lawyer to pursue compensation.

For more than 60 years, the personal injury lawyers at Munley Law have successfully pursued premises liability claims for injured victims. Whether you were injured in a 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?

Premises liability lawyer Christopher MunleyPremise 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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What Does Duty of Care Mean in a Premises Liability Claim in Hazleton?

A duty of care is essentially a legal duty that requires a person to exhibit and avoid or carelessness that could result in causing harm to others. The duty of care is present in many different situations. For instance, a doctor has a duty of care to their patient. Every medical professional must uphold a and behave in a way that other physicians would deem reasonable. All drivers have a duty of care to other drivers: they must drive safely, exhibit reasonable care, and refrain from any behavior that could cause a or injury.What Does Duty of Care Mean in a Premises Liability Claim in Hazleton?

But what does this term mean about a premises ? Here, the term refers primarily to property owners. All property owners owe a duty of care to all those who legally enter their property, […]

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Pittston Product Liability Lawyer

The products we use every day should be safe, right? Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Each year, thousands of product claims are filed for defective products that cause injury to consumers. If you have been injured due to a defective product, a Pittston product liability lawyer can guide you through the legal process.

For a free consultation, contact the product liability lawyers of Munley Law.

Types of Product Liability Claims

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Product liability claims arise when defective or unsafe products harm consumers. These claims can be categorized into three primary types: design defects, manufacturing defects, and marketing defects.

Design Defects

Design defects focus on a product’s design flaws that make it inherently unsafe to consumers. In these cases, the argument is that the product’s design is fundamentally dangerous, even when made to specifications. […]

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Easton Product Liability Lawyer

When you buy a product, you trust it to be safe and work as advertised. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Sometimes, products can be defective, leading to injuries or other . This is where it helps to have an Easton product lawyer by your side to help you with your . These claims are a way for consumers to seek compensation when a product causes harm due to fault in its design, manufacture, or marketing.

If you were injured by a defective product in Easton, contact Munley Law to schedule a free consultation. We have more than 60 years of experience with claims throughout the Lehigh Valley, and we’ll make sure you are properly compensated for your injuries.

What Are the Types of Defects Found in Product Liability Claims?

Easton product liability lawyerFor a successful product liability case, […]

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