When we think of a personal injury attorney we may instinctively think of a lawsuit filed on behalf of someone injured as a result of another person’s carelessness – a vehicular accident involving careless driving or a slip and fall case resulting from poor maintenance in a store or on an icy sidewalk. While a personal injury attorney does represent clients involved in many of these incidences, they also represent clients injured by defective products; wherein a product liability lawsuit is filed.

A product liability lawsuit is brought against a manufacturer of a product that – because of defects in the design, harmful materials included in its makeup, or unclear labeling – can cause injury or death. Such product liability may extend to automobile parts manufacturers that have produced a defective product resulting in accidents and subsequent injuries; or toy manufacturers that have produced a toy that is harmful for children. The list is extensive in which product liability cases can be viable.

It is the role of the personal injury attorney to collect the evidence associated with the case at hand and present it in accordance with the policies set forth by their state. Laws concerning product liability differ from state to state; it is important that any personal injury attorney you choose have experience with filing such lawsuits in your particular state.