How does Civil Justice Make Everyday Life Safer?
December 2026
The average person probably does not think of the civil justice system very often. However, everytime a person buckles their seatbelt, puts their child in flame-resistant pajamas or uses a piece of farm machinery, the civil justice system worked to make those products safe. The entire point of creating a safer world is it becomes the norm and the expectation.
The uncomfortable truth is that these everyday protections that everyone has come to expect were not handed to us because of corporate goodwill. For al of these protections, injured people and their families refused to stay quiet. Instead, they sought answers and accountability. In addition, trial lawyers spent countless hours in legal research, depositions and jury trials fighting for the injured. The right to take a negligent manufacturer to court is the quiet engine behind the civil justice system.
A person may never file a lawsuit. But they will benefit from the hard work that has went before them. The civil justice system is a way to hold negligent manufacturers accountable.
At Herrick & Hart, we have been on the side of injured since 1951. We have taken on many product liability cases to keep our community safe. If you have been injured due to a dangerous product, take the time to seek experienced trial counsel.