All states have enacted workers' compensation statutes that make employers liable to employees for injuries arising out of the course of employment. Because the law imposes this liability without regard to the employer's negligence, it is a form of strict liability.

Workers' Compensation Statutes

Laws that provide financial and medical benefits to employees who are injured or become ill as a direct result of their job.

Strict Liability

Strict liability is a legal principle that holds an individual or entity responsible for damages or harm caused by their actions or products, regardless of intent or negligence.

Employer's Negligence

A legal concept where an employer fails to provide a safe working environment, leading to potential harm or injury to employees.