In the collective imagination, there is often the idea that a mass tort lawsuit is only carried out in the manner depicted in movies, such as Erin Brockovich, but this couldn’t be further from the truth.
Many people have been affected by malpractice, a defective product, or a harmful drug; however, they usually do not know how to proceed to initiate legal action against large companies.
That is why it is essential to get advice from legal help advisor to obtain the necessary help before any claim that may affect one’s health or welfare. Those who suffered an injury due to a defective product or service have the right to initiate legal action to seek compensation through a civil lawsuit against the company or entity responsible.
Whether you believe it or not, the number of people who have had to hire litigation support services to take on large companies is much higher than most people could imagine.Â
What is a mass tort?
A mass tort is a civil lawsuit brought by several plaintiffs against a single defendant. Typically, the basis of such lawsuits is related to claims that a company is responsible for producing a defective or harmful product.
The law seeks to ensure that those who have suffered damages receive compensation and those who are responsible for the damage caused by their negligence pay what is owed. Therefore, in the case of a mass tort, many people who have been injured decide to take the tortfeasor to court with the assistance of litigation support services in order to seek appropriate compensation.
A clear example of this procedure is the case against the herbicide “RoundUp,” which has already caused many health problems. Despite being a carcinogenic product that makes many people sick, many countries continue to use it. Thus, more and more people are joining this litigation against the company that manufactures the chemical.
What is the benefit of this procedure?
People usually need more money to initiate legal action against such large companies since lawsuits are too expensive. This procedure allows the costs to be divided among all the plaintiffs, making it more affordable.Â
In addition, proving the case is usually more accessible since there are many people, not just one individual, who present other evidence to confirm that the claims are accurate. In addition to sharing expenses, all plaintiffs and their legal teams share evidence, which makes it much more feasible to win the case.
Who is in charge of carrying out these mass torts?
This type of procedure is very complex. Therefore it is essential to look for the right legal help advisor to do a good job and advise the plaintiff properly and optimally throughout the whole process.
The lawyers who handle this type of lawsuit must have the necessary experience and the ability to clarify all doubts of the plaintiffs. When a person has doubts as to whether he or she is eligible to be part of a mass claim, he or she should contact (as soon as possible, since in some cities, once a particular time has elapsed, a lawsuit can no longer be initiated) a company specializing in these procedures. Most firms usually offer free advice (the first consultation).
The important thing is to make it clear that not just any type of lawyer can handle this type of case. It has to be a professional specializing in mass torts since the more experience he or she has, the better the chances of obtaining better compensation. Mass tort cases differ from other personal injury cases, so they do not follow the same legal procedures. Mass tort claims involve much more work and investigation. Therefore, attorneys must be very dedicated and careful to achieve good results.
When is the concept of mass tort considered applicable?
- When a product harms or may be dangerous to many people.
- When several people had health problems when taking a defective medicine or one that turned out to be harmful.
- When the health of many people is affected by environmental pollution, or by being exposed to toxic chemicals from a company.
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