There are no federal laws that protect you when a defective product led you to become injured. However, each state has various product liability laws at play. In Indianapolis, there is something called “the act” in play titled appropriately, “Indiana Product Liability Act”. This act is in place to prevent negligence and protect users from negligent manufacturers.
There are three types of defects that could fall under this act:
However, if a consumer has modified or altered the product before the product caused any injuries, they will not have a case.
If you or a loved one has been injured by a unaltered product that falls under one of these defect categories reach out to Riley Williams & Piatt. You’ll need a product liability lawyer who is experienced with a broad range of Indianapolis product liability cases, so call us for a free consultation. We can help you determine if you have a strong case under product liability laws or not.