The world's obsession with technology has certainly resulted in many positive initiatives. We have found convenient ways to shop. Telemedicine has emerged as an important health care option during the pandemic. Families and businesses are able to communicate "face to face" through their cellphones and laptops.

But one area of concern is in legal circles when it comes to products liability and personal injury cases. In short, the technology sector has out-paced legal liability issues. In recent years, we have seen lawsuits against major companies that are blurring definitions that were once taken for granted. For example:

• Amazon has reinvented the retail sector. There have been advantages such as convenience and lower prices. But with this growth—especially during the pandemic—has come many lawsuits from plaintiffs claiming they have been injured by products purchased on this platform.

• Uber and Lyft have provided affordable and convenient transportation services that have made traditional cab companies obsolete. But in the process they have faced lawsuits from people claiming they have been attacked by drivers.

• Car manufacturer Tesla uses the cellphone app as the method for turning on the car. It, too, has faced lawsuits from people claiming that inefficient security on this system has caused injury.

These cases and others present challenges and opportunities for legal teams representing plaintiffs seeking damages and has expanded who can be considered liable parties. Clearly the use of technology platforms threaten to redefine legal strategies since there are challenges related to identifying those responsible for damages.