Product liability lawyers are especially vital to drug companies. Despite the best efforts to the contrary, someone is going to have an adverse reaction that will cause additional health problems, or even death. A lawyer can help you prepare for the inevitable. In addition, he/she will provide sage advice regarding full disclosure of both the benefits and risks of your medication, no matter how great it makes most of the patients feel. If the person taking the drug has been made aware of any potential dangers, and takes the drug anyway, you and your company cannot be held responsible for any adverse outcome. On the other hand, the same lawyers can also advise a patient regarding his/her ability to win a lawsuit, if the medication does more harm than good.