Under the Doctrine of Strict Liability in Tort, Your Right

question 24

Multiple Choice

Under the doctrine of strict liability in tort, your right to compensation for injury is based on the fact that:

• A)certain products put people at risk of injury no matter how much care is taken to prevent injury.
• B)consumers should have some means of seeking compensation if they're injured while using products.
• C)the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) makes allowances for this.
• D)both a and B

Understand the concept of contributory and comparative negligence in the context of workers' compensation.

Recognize the significance of the general duty clause under OSHA.

Understand the eligibility for workers' compensation benefits and the limitations of such benefits.

Recognize the role of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in workplace safety.

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Definitions:

Substitution Possibilities

The extent to which alternative products or services can replace each other in satisfying consumers' needs or preferences.

Cross-Market Competition

Competition that occurs between businesses operating in different markets or sectors but competing for the same customer base.

Pure Monopoly

A market structure where a single seller exclusively controls the supply of a product or service with no close substitutes.

Price Protection

A sales policy or agreement guaranteeing a buyer a refund of the difference if the price of the purchased item drops within a certain period after the purchase.