MASS TORT ATTORNEYS

Companies that manufacture and sell medications, medical devices, and other such products have a responsibility to ensure they won’t harm the consumers who use them. Sometimes, they neglect this duty. Many people could sustain injuries or develop illnesses as a result. When this occurs, those who were injured by the product may file numerous similar lawsuits.

Such a case is known as a mass tort. If you believe you have reason to file a mass tort claim or lawsuit, an attorney at Law Experts may help. A mass torts lawyer can answer your questions, gather evidence to support your case, and help you pursue the compensation you deserve.

What Is a Mass Tort?

In law, a tort is a civil wrongdoing that occurs when someone harms someone else. A personal injury case arises when one party harms another. An example of such a case is a motor vehicle wreck. In most states, when a careless driver causes a crash, an injured driver may file a claim to seek financial compensation from the at-fault motorist’s insurance company.

Mass torts occur when a single party harms people on a larger scale. For example, perhaps the manufacturer or designer of a medical device ignores a defect or design flaw. In this scenario, thousands of individuals could sustain harm.

Many of the injured people’s cases will be very similar. Thus, it makes sense to litigate them within the same courts. Handling multiple similar cases within one court can allow the court to process these cases with greater efficiency.

Is a Mass Tort the Same as a Class Action Lawsuit?

No. Mass torts and class action lawsuits are similar in some ways. They both arise when one party harms numerous others. In both cases, the type of harm plaintiffs sustain may be similar.

However, in a class action lawsuit, a single case covers all plaintiffs. This affects how much compensation an individual plaintiff may receive. When a case is resolved, and a settlement is offered or a jury awards damages, each plaintiff receives a share of the compensation.

A mass tort is different. When you file a mass tort suit, your lawsuit is separate from all others. Thus, you don’t need to share your compensation with other plaintiffs.

Types of Mass Tort Cases We Handle

Mass torts come in various forms. The following are the types of mass tort cases our firm handles:

Types of Mass Tort Cases We Handle

Mass torts come in various forms. The following are the types of mass tort cases our firm handles:

Camp Lejeune

On August 10, 2022, President Joe Biden signed the Pact Act into law, which included the Camp Lejeune Justice Act. Through this act, individuals may seek compensation for illnesses resulting from exposure to contaminated water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina.

Someone may be eligible to file a claim under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act if the following apply:

They spent at least 30 days at Camp Lejeune between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987.
They were exposed to water from one of the contaminated sources at Camp Lejeune.

A claimant must also show they developed a health condition resulting from exposure to Camp Lejeune’s toxic water. A claimant doesn’t need to be a veteran to take action, nor do they have to have lived at Camp Lejeune. Working at the site or otherwise coming into contact with its toxic water may be sufficient to justify legal action. Those whose mothers were exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune while pregnant with them may also file claims.

Hair Relaxer

Hair relaxers are products designed to straighten hair. Black women, in particular, are consumers of these products.

Frequent hair relaxer usage may result in cancer. Research shows that women who use hair relaxers at least twice a year for more than five years are 50 percent more likely to develop uterine cancer than those who don’t use these products or only use them rarely.

Uterine cancer is just one type of cancer someone who uses hair relaxers may be at a high risk of developing. Hair relaxers also involve an increased risk of developing breast cancer, for example. If you developed cancer after having a history of using hair relaxers, you might qualify for a mass tort claim.

Hernia Mesh

Hernia mesh is a medical device a surgeon may place in a patient’s body to help them recover more quickly and easily after hernia surgery. Unfortunately, hernia mesh failure has resulted in such complications as:

Infection
Bowel obstruction
Organ perforation
Erectile dysfunction

Hernia meshes from various manufacturers have failed, resulting in numerous patients filing lawsuits. Speak with a hernia mesh lawsuit attorney to find out if you qualify to take legal action.

Ozempic

Ozempic is a popular diabetes medicine. The drug has also begun to be prescribed for weight loss.

Some Ozempic patients have discovered that the medication may cause extreme gastrointestinal side effects. For example, the medication may cause vomiting that lasts longer than a month and is so severe that patients require hospitalization. Some have even lost teeth due to vomiting so much.

Patients experiencing these side effects are starting to file lawsuits. They assert that the pharmaceutical company has failed to properly warn patients about the risks of taking Ozempic.

Paraquat

Paraquat is a toxic herbicide that can cause lung damage, severe gastrointestinal symptoms, heart failure, kidney failure, liver failure, and other health conditions. How paraquat affects someone’s health can depend on how they come into contact with it. Exposure to paraquat has also been associated with an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.

However, establishing a link between your medical condition and exposure to paraquat can be challenging. You may need to show you had a job that may have involved exposure to paraquat or that you lived in an area where your risk of exposure to paraquat may have been high.

These points shouldn’t discourage you from taking legal action. Rather, they should encourage you to contact an attorney. A legal professional with experience handling paraquat mass torts can offer the assistance you need now.

Suboxone

Suboxone is a medication used to treat patients addicted to heroin and similar opioids. A primary active ingredient is buprenorphine. Although suboxone can be helpful to those struggling with addiction, the use of suboxone sublingual strips may also result in tooth decay, loss of teeth, oral infections, and cavities. You may have grounds to file a lawsuit if you’ve experienced tooth decay due to using this medication.

How a Mass Torts Attorney Can Help

Do you believe you have grounds to file any of the above types of claims or lawsuits? Call a mass torts lawyer. Legal professionals at a firm handling mass torts can assist you by:

Reviewing Your Case – You may not be certain you have a valid case. Discussing the case with an attorney is an effective way to learn more about your legal options. It’s also a low-pressure option, as you’re under no obligation to hire a lawyer after a case review.
Gathering Documentation – Showing you are eligible to receive compensation when filing a claim or lawsuit may require gathering substantial documentation. For example, you may need to gather documentation showing you took a particular medication and developed health conditions as a result. Or, in the case of a Camp Lejeune lawsuit, you may need documentation showing you were exposed to toxic water during the applicable timeframe. A lawyer can assist you with gathering the evidence you need.
Determining Compensation – A lawyer can’t tell you exactly how much compensation you may receive when they resolve your case. What a lawyer can do is explain the various types of compensation you may be eligible for. They can also account for your losses to determine approximately how much compensation you deserve.
Negotiating or Representing You in Court – An insurance company or defendant may be unwilling to offer the compensation you’re entitled to. A lawyer can negotiate for an appropriate settlement on your behalf in these circumstances. If you need to go to trial, they can present evidence indicating why you should receive compensation.

Be aware that most mass torts law firms enter into contingency fee agreements with new clients. That means that their fee is a percentage of the compensation a client receives. If you hire an attorney who works on a contingency fee basis, you only have to pay for their services if they get money for you.

Contact a Mass Torts Attorney

At Law Experts, we understand that determining whether you have the right to file a mass tort claim or lawsuit can be confusing. We’ll help by answering your questions, explaining potential options, and representing you aggressively if you choose to hire us. Get started today by filling in the questionnaire on this page to find out if you qualify.

MASS TORT ATTORNEYS

What Is a Mass Tort?

Is a Mass Tort the Same as a Class Action Lawsuit?