Mass Torts & Class Actions

What Is the First Step When Injured by a Defective Product?

The first step when injured by a defective product is to seek medical treatment. Next, injured victims should collect evidence of the product defect and their injuries. Finally, people injured by defective products should retain the help of a product liability attorney. An attorney can help hold the liable party accountable and recover fair compensation

How to Choose a Lawyer for a Class Action Lawsuit

Finding the right lawyer for a class action lawsuit is essential to winning your case. If you’ve received notice that you are qualified to join a class action lawsuit, another class member has likely picked his or her lawyer, started the action, and done the necessary research. What should you do if there isn’t a

Did You Know?
  • If you are injured at work you may be able to recover compensation through a workers’ compensation claim as well as by filing a personal injury claim against responsible third parties.
  • A signed liability waiver may not be enough to bar your personal injury claim if willful acts or negligence caused your injuries.
  • Some SSDI claims qualify for expedited processing, allowing claimants to obtain approval in a matter of days or weeks.

What Is a Putative Class Action?

A putative class action is a lawsuit brought by one or more named plaintiffs on behalf of a potential group of similar individuals (known as a class) who allegedly suffered a common injury. Attorneys are seeking damages for the group rather than for a single plaintiff.  What Is a Class Action Lawsuit? A class action

NCAA Seeks Dismissal of Antitrust Lawsuit

The college football season is in full swing and the NCAA is facing battles both on and off the field. Not only has the NCAA been sued by two sets of plaintiffs in class actions regarding handling of concussions and other head injuries, but it is also involved in an antitrust lawsuit with several current and former

Update on Tobacco Litigation

Tobacco litigation has been the source of significant controversy for the past 15 years, and there have been major developments in recent months. Bloomberg is reporting that Philip Morris USA announced that it, along with other cigarette makers, would release to 17 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico their respective portions of more than $4

What To Expect In a Class Action Lawsuit

A class action lawsuit may seem intimidating and confusing because there are so many parties involved and because the legal procedures differ from traditional lawsuits. In many ways, however, a class action lawsuit is like any other legal proceeding. The following explains what can be expected in a class action lawsuit. First, in order to initiate a class action

Illinois Law Now Requires Children to Be Vaccinated

Illinois law requires students to provide proof of immunization to be admitted into school. Until now, parents could exempt their students from this requirement for either medical or religious reasons. When based on religious grounds, parents simply had to write a letter to local school officials stating that having their children vaccinated violated their religious beliefs. That law recently changed