A: It might seem like a good idea to throw away the defective or dangerous product that injured you, but it is not a smart action to take! The product that led to an injury or death is a vital piece of evidence and could lead to information that is important to proving your potential product liability case. While you should always immediately stop using a defective product (and keep it safely away from others), you should not dispose of it altogether. If you can, also keep any instructions, manuals, and packaging that came with the product. Still have questions about your defective product injury case? Call a Houston product liability attorney today.