Who is liable?

Liability refers to the legal responsibility for one's actions or omissions that result in harm or damage to another party. In general, liability can fall on individuals, businesses, organizations, or even governments, depending on the specific circumstances of the situation. The party that is found to be at fault or negligent is typically held liable for the resulting consequences.

Liable means legally responsible for something.

Examples of liability:

- Negligence: Failing to take reasonable care, resulting in harm or damage to another person or their property.
- Breach of contract: Failing to fulfill a legal obligation agreed upon in a contract.
- Intentional torts: Acts intentionally causing harm, such as assault, battery, or defamation.
- Strict liability: Liability imposed on individuals or companies engaged in certain activities, regardless of whether they were negligent or intended to cause harm (e.g., product liability, dog bites).
- Vicarious liability: Liability of one party (e.g., an employer) for the actions or omissions of another party (e.g., an employee).

Factors determining liability:

- Legal duty of care: The legal obligation to act in a certain way to avoid harm or damage to others.
- Breach of duty: Failure to fulfill the legal duty of care.
- Causation: A link between the breach of duty and the harm or damage suffered.
- Damages: Financial or other compensation awarded to the injured party.

Potential parties liable:

- Individuals: Persons directly responsible for their own actions or omissions.
- Companies: Businesses or legal entities responsible for the actions of their employees or agents.
- Government entities: Local, state, or federal governments responsible for their own actions or omissions or those of their employees.

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