What to Do If You've Been Injured by a Defective Product
When you purchase a product, you expect it to be safe for use. Unfortunately, defective products cause thousands of serious injuries every year. If you’ve been injured by a defective product, it’s important to act quickly to protect your health, your rights, and your potential legal claim. At Pathway Legal Group, we help injury victims across Indiana hold manufacturers and sellers accountable. Here's what you should do if you’re injured by a defective product.
1. Seek Immediate Medical Attention Your health is your top priority. Even if injuries seem minor, get medical care immediately. Prompt treatment not only ensures your safety but also creates a record linking your injuries to the defective product.
2. Preserve the Product and Evidence
Keep the product in its current condition.
Do not attempt to repair or alter it.
Save all packaging, instructions, receipts, and warranties.
Take photographs of the product, your injuries, and the scene where the incident occurred.
This evidence will be crucial in building your case.
3. Document Everything Maintain a detailed record of:
How the incident happened
Your injuries and medical treatment
Expenses related to your injury (medical bills, lost wages, etc.)
Pain, suffering, and impact on daily activities
4. Avoid Discussing the Incident on Social Media Insurance companies and defense attorneys may search your online activity for anything they can use against you. Keep details of your injury private.
5. Consult an Experienced Personal Injury Attorney Product liability cases are complex and often involve large corporations and aggressive insurance defense teams. An experienced attorney can:
Investigate the product defect
Preserve crucial evidence
Identify liable parties (manufacturers, distributors, retailers)
Consult with engineering and medical experts
Negotiate for a fair settlement or take your case to trial if necessary
Types of Product Defects
Design Defects: Flaws inherent in the product design that make it dangerous.
Manufacturing Defects: Errors during the production process that result in a dangerous product.
Marketing Defects (Failure to Warn): Inadequate instructions or failure to warn about risks.
Potential Compensation If you’ve been injured by a defective product, you may be entitled to compensation for:
Medical expenses
Lost wages
Pain and suffering
Emotional distress
Permanent disability or disfigurement
Punitive damages (in cases of gross negligence)
How Pathway Legal Group Can Help At Pathway Legal Group, we have nearly a decade of experience defending insurance companies and manufacturers. We know the tactics they use to defend against injury claims — and we now use that insider knowledge to fight for injury victims across all counties in Indiana.
If you've been injured by a defective product, call Pathway Legal Group today at (317) 588-7400 for a free consultation. Let us help you navigate the path to recovery and fight for the justice and compensation you deserve.
