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Strict Liability
What is Strict Liability?
As a result of strict liability law, even if a defendant did not cause an injury, he or she can still be held liable. California law recognizes strict liability when the defendant manufactures, distributes, or sells a defective product that causes injury to the plaintiff, and when the defendant's domestic animal is known to exhibit dangerous behavior. California product liability laws and California dog bite liability laws are each covered in separate articles.
Defendant’s Strict Liability
To win at trial or get a favorable settlement, the plaintiff must still prove that the defendant was legally responsible for the injury. In a product liability case, a defect must be established when the defendant's product leaves their possession. In the event of a dog bite or other animal injury, it can be difficult to prove the animal was not provoked. A lawyer can help a plaintiff establish these elements as well as prove compensation for medical bills, lost wages, lost earning capacity, and pain and suffering. You can also recover punitive damages from your lawyer, depending on how reckless the defendant was.