Absolute Liability

Absolute liability, which is also commonly referred to as strict liability, occurs when a person is responsible for injuries or damages that occur, without regard to fault or negligence. This legal concept operates primarily in the area of products liability law, in that a seller is absolutely or strictly liable for any product defects or characteristics that result in a threat to a consumer's safety. For example, a seller is strictly liable for selling a product that is unreasonably dangerous or defective in some way. Therefore, a seller is absolutely or strictly liable for any injuries resulting from a product, regardless of whether the product was created with a lack of due care or in a negligent manner. Even if the seller took all precautions to market a safe product, the seller can still be liable for any resulting injuries from that product under the concept of absolute liability.

Fast Facts

  • About 5% of tort lawsuits involve products liability cases.
  • 25% of all products liability cases involve asbestos or other toxic substances.

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      With thousands of students and children interacting on a daily basis, there is bound to be personal injuries...
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    A libel lawsuit may be in order if you were defamed by someone and you suffered damages resulting from these a...
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