Product liability law is a lucrative field, so it's attracted its share of shady lawyers. If you're ever concerned about a lawyer's qualifications, check to be sure they're a member of the state bar association; if not, don't hire them. You can access your state bar membership list for free through ishereallyalawyer.com.

Like personal injury cases, product liability cases can take a long time to come to trial, and a long time to litigate, especially if you're suing a large corporation with deep pockets. Don’t give up if it seems to take too long; in some cases, it can take years.

Since most product liability cases involve injury on the part of the plaintiff, it's a good idea to keep an injury log. You should record not only the extent of your injuries, but also your pain and suffering from day to day, as well as any prescription medication you're forced to take.