You may sometimes hear that the United States is a hyperlitigious society, propelled by avaricious lawyers, harebrained judges, and runaway juries.  Some would have you believe that lawsuits waste money and time and, moreover, many are simply groundless.  Don't you believe it for a minute – it is generally propaganda by companies hoping to discourage lawsuits or statements by those fortunate enought to have never been injured, at least, not yet.

Consumers sometimes view suing as a bad thing - like it is greedy. You shouldn't view it that way. When you sue you do more than just put money in your pocket. You hurt the defendant financially. You send a clear message – "Stop Doing This!" Companies often only stop when it costs them money, and suing does other consumers a service. You are also doing law abiding companies a favor. When competitors violate the law it disadvantages law abiding companies - and it tempts those companies to break the law too, just to keep up. It's possible that if someone else had sued before, what happened to you wouldn't have happened at all.

Lawsuits are your opportunity to correct what is wrong.  Anyone can complain, few take action.  When you sue, you do more than help yourself.  You help others as well.