Depending on the circumstances of the case, the answer may be a surprising no. You do not necessarily need to suffer an injury in order to file a personal injury claim. If a company sells a defective product and the defect results in you suffering financial losses due to property damage, you may be able to sue the company for compensation.
When filing a product liability lawsuit, you and your legal team must be able to prove that you've suffered a financial loss because of the defective product. It’s this legal expertise that can help you have a successful lawsuit. As with many lawsuits, most cases end in a product liability settlement.