Mass Torts & Class Actions

What are the Elements of a Tort Claim?

Personal injury law, or tort law, allows a person who is injured as a result of someone else’s negligent or intentional misconduct to recovery money damages for his or her injuries. After the victim proves the elements of a tort claim, they can pursue compensation from the perpetrator. Personal injury damages can include compensatory damages for lost

Damages for Intentional Torts

Intentional torts are different from negligent torts. However, victims can still recover damages for intentional torts. In some cases, they can even recover more damages for intentional torts than for negligent torts. A personal injury attorney can help victims understand what type of damages they may be able to recover. What Is an Intentional Tort?

Intentional Tort Examples

Intentional torts are those unlawful actions that are committed intentionally, rather than negligently. Victims of intentional torts may pursue damages through a civil action. However, many times the allegations also include criminal violations for the same offense. Intentional tort examples include misconduct such as domestic abuse, sexual abuse, battery, and fraud. The Difference Between Intentional Torts

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.

How to File a Class Action Lawsuit

In this guide, you will learn how to file a class action lawsuit. Class action lawsuits involve a variety of legal disciplines, but some of the most common class actions involve antitrust issues, consumer protection, environmental and toxic exposures, unsafe pharmaceuticals, defective medical devices, securities and investment fraud, insurance fraud, employment discrimination, and wage and hour

Filing a Knee Implant Lawsuit for Metal-on-Metal Knee Replacements

Recipients of metal on metal knee replacements may be entitled to damages through a knee implant lawsuit. Metal-on-metal knee implants – just like metal-on-metal hip implants – have been known to cause medical complications. Metal-on-metal implants deteriorate more quickly than other implants, causing metal ions to leak into the bloodstream and surrounding tissues. Several lawsuits

AIG Class Action Lawsuit

AIG Sued for Workers’ Compensation Fraud In this article, you will learn about the AIG class action lawsuit and what implications it may have for you. Workers’ compensation insurers are responsible for providing injured workers with the workers’ compensation benefits to which they are entitled. Employers pay for these benefits through workers’ compensation premiums, which are