We all have gone through experiences that could lead to a lawsuit if we chose to take that course but is that always the best remedy? When a product or individual negligence results in a personal injury to you or a loved one you have the right to be compensated (especially if their are long term damages) but wouldn’t it be better if we not only were compensated for that pain but reduced the likelihood that this pain was suffered by others, in the future? I believe that should be the prime reason to start such actions. We must take personal responsibility for common sense mistakes like slipping on ice during a winter storm, or burning a tongue while drinking coffee but for those injuries that were truly incurred do to negligence and that have a high probability to hurt others in the future we must seek a legal remedy that changes this course.