Rule · Federal Rules of Evidence

Rule 407. Subsequent Remedial Measures

Federal Rules of Evidence § 407

Type: Rule
Source: Federal Rules of Evidence
Jurisdiction: Federal
Date: 2026-07-10
Topic: general

Rule 407. Subsequent Remedial Measures When measures are taken that would have made an earlier injury or harm less likely to occur, evidence of the subsequent measures is not admissible to prove: • negligence; • culpable conduct; • a defect in a product or its design; or • a need for a warning or instruction. But the court may admit this evidence for another purpose, such as impeachment or — if disputed — proving ownership, control, or the feasibility of precautionary measures. (As amended Apr. 11, 1997, eff. Dec. 1, 1997; amended eff.

Rule407. Subsequent Remedial Measures

When measures are taken that would have made an earlier injury or harm less likely to occur, evidence of the subsequent measures is not admissible to prove:

• negligence;

• culpable conduct;

• a defect in a product or its design; or

• a need for a warning or instruction.

But the court may admit this evidence for another purpose, such as impeachment or — if disputed — proving ownership, control, or the feasibility of precautionary measures.

(As amended Apr. 11, 1997, eff. Dec. 1, 1997; amended eff. Dec. 1, 2011.)