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Choosing Your Mass Tort Attorney
Sometimes, legal wrongdoings affect more than one person. An entire group of people can be hurt or offended by the same company, product, or action. These types of cases are called mass torts. They are cases that involve numerous plaintiffs with the same claim about a faulty product, immoral deed, or another civil disservice who come together to sue the company, business, or entity.
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How Our Denver Mass Tort Lawyers Can Help
- Our clients always come first. We care about the individuals we represent and work hard so victims and their families can obtain the justice they deserve.
- We have decades of experience and a reputation for successful advocacy. We are reliable and you can trust our Denver legal malpractice attorney to represent you well for your case.
- When it comes to fighting for our clients, we are a team on which you can count.
Frequently Asked Mass Tort Questions
What is the Difference Between Class Action and Mass Tort Law?
Mass torts are often referred to as class action laws. There are a few differences between mass torts and class action laws, however. In mass torts, each member of the group suing has an independent claim and an individual trial that is separate from the rest of the group. For class action suits, the plaintiffs are all treated as one group with one trial.
Which Lawsuit Receives Higher Compensation?
The compensation the plaintiffs receive for their frustration is also often higher in mass tort cases. Mass torts also usually take less time, because the various people can build their cases off each other to have a stronger, quicker case.
What are the Reasons for Mass Torts?
Mass torts can take place because of many different things. It could be a defective product. This product could have caused harm to the users or danger in some way. Contaminated food, for example, would fall under this category.
Pharmaceutical companies usually affect a large group of people if they make an unintentional or intentional misstep. If a medication has harmful side effects that were unreported or any other consequence that is damaging to a person’s health, they can be held accountable by the people that were harmed by their drug.
Another common reason for people to file for a mass tort is an environmental problem. If a business or group is wrongfully abusing the environment in some way, a group of people may come together to build a case against them.
Mass torts also include employment discrimination, insurance disputes, and any other legal issues that influence a large group of people.
How Can You Proceed with a Mass Tort?
Often, the various plaintiffs are spread out geographically. They may not even know each other. If it is a product that is defective, especially, it is common that the plaintiffs have never met. Even if they do not know each other, however, they can still file a joint suit if they have the same cause.
Before a group of people can file a lawsuit, they must have their attorneys ask the court’s permission. There are a handful of factors that the court will consider before granting or denying the request: whether many people are involved, where they all are, if the injuries they all sustained are similar, and if the complaints that the plaintiffs are making are all because of the same issue.
If the case is moved on to the next step, the judge who is assigned has the option of publishing the case in the newspaper or to the public so other victims can come forward. This allows the plaintiffs the opportunity to have a stronger case with more affected people who can voice their damages.
How To Find A Mass Tort Accident Lawyer?
In short, the best way to find a personal injury lawyer is to start with a list of attorneys in your area. You can create a list by going to Google, Avvo.com or calling your local bar organization. From there, research the attorneys. Use their website, look at their Google reviews, etc. Narrow down your list to the top three attorneys. Schedule free consultations with each and interview them. For more details read How To Find A Personal Injury Lawyer
Why Hire Jordan Law?
We focus on our clients
At our firm, clients come first. We care about the individuals we represent and work hard so victims and their families can obtain the justice they deserve. Our team believes there is a direct correlation between our passion for what we do and our continued success in fighting for the rights of the injured. Our track record affirms this. We have proven our ability to win.
We take the time necessary
As our client, you can always rely on us to be available for your questions and concerns. We work very hard to give each case the nuanced advocacy required. Rather than overloading our attorneys with cases, we are selective so that we can be sure to give each case we accept the full attention it needs. Our firm is available to clients 24/7 throughout the duration of their case.
We are respected in our field
Our lead attorney is a member of the prestigious, invitation-only Million Dollar Advocates Forum® and has been named among The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40. Our reputation in the profession only affirms what our clients already know: When it comes to fighting for the injured, Jordan Law is a team on which you can count.
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