Many times, victims do not suffer injuries alone. Other people in similar situations face the same types of injuries or losses because of a single, over-reaching problem. Instead of a single event, such as a car accident, mass tort cases typically are types of losses multiple people have from a single source.
By working with a Louisville personal injury lawyer from Gary C. Johnson, Attorneys at Law, P.S.C., you can expect compassionate support and reliable legal representation as we help you get justice.
Mass tort litigation is the process in which a group of people suffering harm in the same fashion can pool their resources together to hold an organization accountable for the injuries they have. There are many types of mass tort claims, often involving factors such as medication side effects, product failures, or chemical exposures.
These are complex cases, but by pooling resources, it is possible for individuals to take on larger organizations to hold them accountable for the losses incurred.
Numerous types of mass tort claims exist. They can include any type of situation in which multiple people suffer similar outcomes and losses. Some examples of the types of mass tort claims we often see include:
If a product is unsafe, the manufacturer provides limited or ineffective information to consumers that they need to use that product safely, or the product otherwise causes loss.
There are three specific types of liability related to these torts: manufacturing defects, or products suffering some defect while being produced, design defects, which are errors that stem from the design of the product, or improper warnings or instructions.
This type of mass tort involves either illness or injury due to chemical or toxin exposure. There are various ways that exposure can occur, such as coming into contact with a chemical due to an unsafe work environment or toxins found in pharmaceutical drugs. Products that are dangerous may expose a person to mold or asbestos, for example.
Defective drugs or medical devices are another common type of mass tort, which may apply to any type of dangerous or defective device or medication that causes damage, including defects in the product, failure to warn about risks, or unintended side effects not reported.
Another type of mass tort may focus around natural disasters, specifically in large-scale events. This may include storm events, for example. Though these are some of the most complex claims to prove, since showing the entity must be directly responsible for the losses is challenging, they apply when failures to protect or warn occur.
Man-made catastrophes are another type of mass tort claim. They often involve instances that impact more than one home or an area. This could include, for example, a manufacturing plant’s release of toxins into local watersheds or an explosion that happens at a local business.
Mass tort cases can be complex, and they often involve numerous factors that all must work together to prove your loss and provide you with the recovery you desire. If you have been hurt by a product that has impacted other people in the same way, it is possible for you to seek compensation for your injuries.
There are several ways in which our attorneys can help you navigate these challenging situations:
When you choose an attorney with experience, you gain knowledge and resources critical to this process.
Gary C. Johnson Attorneys at Law, P.S.C. provides what you need:
Hiring a mass tort attorney in Louisville costs you nothing upfront. We offer a free consultation to learn more. Then, we operate on a contingency basis. That means we do not charge you a fee until and unless you win your case. There is no risk to you.
During your consultation, we will discuss the cost when you win. We are transparent in providing this information to you. The charges you have, while well-defined to you, will range based on the type of case and the severity of your losses.
If you believe you are suffering from injuries and losses that others are also battling, we strongly encourage you to reach out to our team. There are a few things you can do to protect your right to compensation:
Connect with our Louisville mass tort attorney now. We would be happy to provide you with a free consultation to discuss what happened in your case.
Let the legal team at Gary C. Johnson Attorneys At Law, P.S.C. help you.