Mass Torts
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Overview
A mass tort occurs when several people suffer a similar type of injury from the same drug, product, or chemical, but each has a different level of impact. Mass torts differ from other collective actions in that each individual can receive compensation that is directly related to their harms or losses. As a group, the action has more strength while treating each claim individually.
Examples of mass tort claims include:
Individuals harmed by the same drug manufactured by the same pharmaceutical company
Thousands of people experience health concerns from a specific chemical
The failure of the same medical device impacts hundreds of people in different ways
Exposure to the same toxic substance impacts the health of people in the same geographical area
The common element in a mass tort is that everyone experiences a harm from the same common factor: the same product, the same chemical, etc. The injuries can be different, but the harm originates from the same source.
Understanding Common Mass Tort Claims
For a mass tort to gain traction, it has to be clear that a certain product caused the harm to many individuals. This requires an understanding of any other factors that could have contributed to the harm in each case, before determining that the common factor is similar across all harms.
For example, if a range of people begin to manifest injuries from a medical procedure using a certain medical device, there can be a strong connection between the use of the device and the injury caused.
Some injuries, such as those caused by medical devices, can show up quickly after they are installed, while other injuries, such as those caused by environmental factors, may be more involved to show the common cause of the injury over an extended time.
Benefits of Mass Tort Claims
Most mass tort claims involve large companies—a pharmaceutical giant, a major manufacturer, or a well-known company. An individual can have a hard time trying to take on a business with significant resources. Mass tort claims allow people who have been harmed by the same product to work collectively for an outcome that is focused on their individual injuries.
These actions also shine a light on the problems with certain products so that those problems can be rectified or the product removed from the marketplace.
How Our Attorneys Can Help
The attorneys at Bryson have significant experience in pursuing claims where there has been an impact on many individuals. We know how to organize these types of cases, and we have the resources to hold large corporations to account. You need a strategic team to drive these cases that balance individual injuries with the common causation of harm.
Do You Have a Case?
Mass tort cases often start with someone sharing their story. If you can trace an injury to a specific product or experience that could be impacting a lot more people, you may have a mass tort claim. Contact us with an overview of your experience so we can advise you on next steps. Call 844-201-2929 or complete the short form below.
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