Under state workers compensation programs,employers may not use common law defenses to defend against claims of workers who are injured on the job.In such cases,proof of a worker's injury is proof of responsibility of the employer.Because of this characteristic,workers compensation is an example of
A)personal injury.
B)strict (absolute)liability.
C)comparative negligence.
D)tort liability.

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Strict (absolute) liability is the holding of an individual or entity responsible for harm or damages even if they were not negligent or at fault. In the case of workers compensation, the employer is held strictly liable for the injuries suffered by their employees on the job, regardless of whether or not the employer was at fault. This is in contrast to tort liability, which requires proof of fault or negligence, and comparative negligence, which allows for a proportionate allocation of fault between the parties involved in an accident.

Under State Workers Compensation Programs,employers May Not Use Common Law