If you are injured by a defective product in Pittsburgh, you typically have two years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit for compensation for your damages. This time period may be extended if the defective nature of the product that injured you is fraudulently concealed from you at the time of your injury. If you do not file your defective products lawsuit prior to the expiration of the statute of limitations in your case, the court may permanently dismiss your case and you can lose your right to seek compensation for your injuries and damages.