Legal Question in Consumer Law in Texas

strict liabilty

I would like to know how determine which falls under strict liability law.

Does a company truck, caring explosives, that hits another car fall under this law.


Asked on 1/19/04, 6:32 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Re: strict liabilty

You should speak with a Texas attorney regarding inherently dangerous activities and how to approach this matter under Texas law, if the accident occurred in Texas.

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Answered on 1/19/04, 9:01 pm
Peter Bradie Bradie, Bradie & Bradie

Re: strict liabilty

Strict liability comes about when the activity itself is inherently dangerous.

Taking your scenario, a truck hitting a car is negligence, regardless of what the truck may be carrying. Now, if the truck exploded and damaged a nearby car, that would be strict liability.

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Answered on 1/21/04, 9:37 am


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