Strict liability cases typically involve consumer products, inherently dangerous activities, and/or instances in which persons maintained dangerous animals. While state tort laws differ from state to state, it is not uncommon for the legal doctrine of strict liability to apply in these cases. Under a strict liability law, the manufacturer of a product, the person or company that engages in an inherently dangerous activity, or the owner of a dangerous animal may be held automatically liable for any injuries that result to others from the product, activity, or animal. The injured consumer is not responsible for proving that the person or company in question knew, or should have known of the risk of harm involved, or even that he/she/it acted negligently with regard to the potential dangers. Instead, the injured consumer need only prove that he or she suffered an injury or harm that was directly caused by the product, activity, and/or animal in question.