Product Liability

Liability in a Defective Motor Vehicle Case

On Behalf of Jacobs Law, LLC | Aug 7, 2017 | Car Accidents, Product Liability

When an accident occurs because of a faulty component or defective vehicle as a whole, several legal theories of liability play a role in the case. Your attorney must decide which theory of liability applies specifically to your case. Once liability is determined, he...

U.S. Safety Agency Announces Distraction Guidelines for Carmakers

On Behalf of Jacobs Law, LLC | Apr 16, 2014 | Product Liability

Since distracted-driving car accidents are a common occurrence in Indiana and elsewhere across the country, the U.S. Department of Transportation is taking action regarding in-vehicle electronic devices installed by car manufacturers in new cars. The Department of...

Auto safety ratings provide important information to consumers

On Behalf of Jacobs Law, LLC | Apr 2, 2014 | Product Liability

Each year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration evaluate new car models for several indices of safety and assign them ratings. These ratings provide important information to consumers about the protection...