Although it is not required to hire an attorney to file a defective product claim, it is highly advisable to do so. Defective product claims are highly factually and legally complex endeavors. An experienced defective product attorney can help you to build a strong, persuasive legal strategy that gives you the best chance of success for recovering compensation for your injuries and damages. An attorney can work with experts to be able to advise you as to whether you have a viable strict product liability claim or a negligence claim and advise you whether the product that injured you suffers from a design, manufacturing, or marketing defect.