Strict liability is the legal doctrine that allows an individual to be found liable for the injuries of another regardless of whether an action was taken or not. It is most frequently used in situations where a person is in control of something inherently dangerous or risky.
One of the most common examples of an application of strict liability involves the owner of a wild animal park. The owner has taken every precaution known to mankind in an effort to prevent anyone from being injured by any of the animals in the park. Unfortunately, one day, a bear gets out of its enclosure and ends up maiming someone. Despite the efforts taken by the park owner, he is still liable for the injuries to the guest because he chose to own a wild animal park.
A similar situation involves demolition. Regardless of the number of safety precautions taken when blasting or demolishing a building, if a person is injured by a piece of debris, the contractor or individual doing the demolition is liable for the injuries as demolition is seen as something that is inherently dangerous.
In the instance of the animal park, strict liability is beneficial to the plaintiff because it is much easier to prove his or her case. There does not need to be a finding of negligence or an intentional tort because the accident was something that fell under the inherently dangerous area.
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