Product Liability

Indianapolis and Evansville Product Liability Lawyers: When Defective Products Ruin Lives

“We buy products under the assumption that they will not cause us or our loved ones to suffer a serious injury or death. Unfortunately, unreasonably dangerous products like cars with exploding gas tanks, asbestos insulation, and lead paint have maimed or killed tens of thousands of innocent people over the years.”
– Todd Barsumian

When people are injured or killed because of defective or dangerous products, it is appropriate to consider filing a claim for damages. Product liability suits can involve a wide variety of products: automotive parts such as brakes and airbags, household products such as power tools and appliances, medical devices, construction equipment, industrial machinery, and harmful drugs and pharmaceuticals.

The defect that causes an accident is generally one of three types:

• Defects in manufacturing, such as a new tire whose tread separates, causing a blowout
• Defects in design, where a product is unfit for use even when it is made correctly, such as a car that bursts into flames when rear-ended
• Defects in communication, meaning the failure to provide adequate product warnings or instructions for safe use of the product

At Barsumian Armiger Injury Lawyers, we represent individuals and families seeking justice and compensation for injuries or fatalities caused by defective products.

Todd Barsumian, a former corporate litigation attorney and past chair of the product liability section of the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana, previously advised companies on product safety and liability risks. Today, he uses that same expertise to advocate for consumers harmed by businesses and corporations that fail to address product safety issues.

With a deep commitment to staying at the forefront of product liability law, our attorneys have participated in national legal education programs led by some of the country’s top product liability attorneys. They apply this knowledge to identify overlooked risks that may have led to what initially appear to be unavoidable accidents. In some situations, the product defect may not be obvious at first. For example, what appears to be a straightforward car accident might, upon deeper investigation, reveal a crashworthiness issue—such as a structural flaw in the vehicle, a malfunctioning seatbelt, or another failure that worsened the outcome.

While companies often face tough decisions when releasing products into the market, many prioritize profit over safety—even when safer, more affordable alternatives exist.

We take a thoughtful and selective approach to product liability cases, recognizing that these matters often require substantial time, resources, and expertise. However, when a case involves serious injury or death potentially linked to a defective or dangerous product, we are prepared to thoroughly investigate whether a product liability claim is appropriate.

Our attorneys have experience investigating a wide variety of product-related claims, including issues involving consumer and commercial products. We have also handled toxic exposure cases, including those related to lead-based paint, asbestos (linked to pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma), and other harmful substances known to contribute to serious illnesses like cancer.

Innovative, Personalized And Experienced Legal Representation from Evansville and Indianapolis Product Liability Lawyers

Barsumian Armiger Injury Lawyers has represented a variety of product liability claims for its clients, including a claim for a severely injured child in a case that prompted a national recall of a product purchased off the shelf of a tri-state retailer after the Consumer Product Safety Commission became involved. Furthermore, through our active involvement in a variety of organizations formed to help the injured, we have cultivated relationship with a number of national mass tort law firms. We routinely work with our clients to further their interests by enlisting the help of attorneys at these firms across the country who are often on the cutting edge of drug and medical device litigation.

Aside from obtaining compensation for our clients, one of the most rewarding parts about being a personal injury and product liability attorney is making the world a safer place for consumers and especially our children.

To discuss the merits of your defective products case, call an experienced Indiana product liability lawyer at Barsumian Armiger Injury Lawyers for a no-charge, no-obligation consultation at (844) 268-7775.

You can also find additional information about some of the most Frequently Asked Questions About Product Liability in Indiana.