liability without fault

Liability without fault occurs when someone is held responsible for damages or harm regardless of whether they were intentionally or carelessly involved. This typically applies in situations like strict liability cases, where certain activities (e.g., using dangerous animals or manufacturing defective products) are inherently risky. In such cases, the injured party doesn’t need to prove negligence or fault; simply showing that the activity or product caused the harm is enough to establish liability. It shifts the focus from blame to responsibility, emphasizing that some risks are inherently so significant that those involved accept responsibility if harm occurs.