Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

liability-claim

Noun

/ˌlaɪəˈbɪləti kleɪm/

Definition

A liability claim is a legal demand for compensation by one party against another based on the assertion that the latter is responsible for causing harm, damage, or injury.

Examples

After the car accident, she filed a liability claim against the other driver.
The company faced a liability claim from a customer injured on their premises.
His liability claim was settled out of court.

Meaning

In legal terms, a liability claim often arises from situations where a person or organization is held accountable for damages incurred by another party due to negligence, accidents, or professional failure.