The threat of being sued greatly contributes to a safer world. It provides an economic deterrent against unsafe conduct. Lawsuits have made countless products safer, from cars to baby cribs to medication. Lawsuits and the threat of being held accountable influence corporate conduct. The quality and safety of almost all products has improved over the years in large measure due to lawyers. A little known statistic is that injury cases account for only six percent of lawsuits filed each year.