Generally, if you fit into the class defined by a class-action lawsuit, you will need to participate in a class-action lawsuit, rather than filing a personal injury claim on your own. If a class-action lawsuit does not exist, on the other hand, you may file a personal injury claim based on your specific injuries. Consult the attorneys at Bruning Law Firm to help determine whether you should participate in a class-action lawsuit. You may want to consider several key factors.