Summary
Another important and growing area of tort law is strict liability. Strict liability holds designers and manufacturers strictly liable for injuries from defective products. In these cases, the injured person does not have to establish negligence of the manufacturer. You need to show that the product was designed or manufactured in a manner that made it unreasonably dangerous when used as intended. Strict liability standards also apply in other areas of personal injury, such as workplace accidents.
Every tort claim has two basic issues, liability and damages. Was the wrongdoer liable for the damages that you sustained, and, if so, what is the nature and extent of your damages? If you can prove liability and damages, our system of justice will award you compensation for your loss. Of course, no two cases are the same. Separate laws deal with different injuries, such as car accidents and work accidents. If you have been injured, you should seek assistance from an experienced attorney.See the full content of this document
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Legal Commentary; Personal Injury?
Have you been injured or harmed by the acts or neglect of another? If so, you may be entitled to monetary damages. Personal injury law, also known as tort law, ...
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