Which term represents the state of being legally responsible for the harm one causes to another person?

Which term represents the state of being legally responsible for the harm one causes to another person?

• A. Tort
• B. Liability
• C. Good Samaritan Law
• D. Statute of Limitations

Answer: (B)

Liability is the legal responsibility for damages or injuries caused by one’s actions or omissions. In the context of athletic injuries, it means a person or organization can be held financially accountable if their negligent act or failure to act led to harm. The term asked is about who bears responsibility, not merely what wrong occurred or how long you have to sue. A tort describes the civil wrong itself, while liability is the state of being legally answerable for that harm. Good Samaritan laws offer protection to those who assist others in emergencies, not the definition of responsibility, and the statute of limitations sets the time window for filing a claim, not who is liable.