How do you know if you've got a personal injury case? You'll need to speak with a personal injury attorney about your case particulars. Bear in mind you really need to think about this step before you actually go this route. For instance, when a product has been deemed defective, the manufacturers could be held accountable if that defect is based on three things:

- Breach of warranty
- Negligence
- Strict liability

Each case standard will vary but plaintiffs generally need to only prove that the company's product was, indeed, faulty. A manufacturer can still be held liable even if they did not know about the defective product. The company has a responsibility to ensure that their product works right before being sold on the market. The company must ensure that the product is safe and will not harm or injure the consumer. Consumers who have been injured or killed through their own carelessness can still hold the manufacturer liable if the product was deemed flawed.

How can you find the right personal injury lawyer for your particular case? The first thing you need to look for is their experience in this area of law. Make sure you find legal representation that has dealt with these kinds of cases. For instance, you had a spouse killed by a company's flawed product. You'll want to employ an experienced wrongful death attorney who has had similar cases because they'll know how to proceed in your case.

Before you have the initial consultation with your legal representative, you'll want to be prepared. For starters, write down exactly what happened including times, dates, how the product was faulty along with data on witnesses and police reports (should this have been necessary). You will also want to write down some questions for the attorney. You don't want to walk out of the consultation and realize you forgot to ask a very important question. With the question list, you won't have this problem and can feel better about how best to proceed with the case.

Any defective product case can be an emotional experience and rather difficult to go through especially if the faulty productive is blamed for a death. For that reason, you need to retain a lawyer you are comfortable with and know what they are doing. Pick an attorney who is not only professional but also considerate and sympathetic. You want someone who can take the time to explain the entire process to you. After all, you already feel stressed; steer clear of attorneys who make you feel even more stressed.