While you can file a claim on your own, a defective product lawyer can make the process easier and the outcome more successful. A defective product lawsuit requires an intricate knowledge of product liability laws. Especially in cases with more than one defendant, you will need multiple experts to satisfy your burden of proof. Proper evaluation of your damage is based on many factors and is crucial to your case; without an expert in this area, your claim may be settled out of court for much less than you deserve. A defective product lawyer will also make sure your claim is filed on time. In most states – including Georgia – you only have two years from the time of the injury to file your defective product claim. That may seem like a long time, but gathering the necessary evidence and documentation can take much longer than you might expect.