Mass torts involve large numbers of victims seeking compensation for injuries and damages from the same parties. These types of personal injury cases are complicated, so hiring a Dallas mass torts lawyer with significant experience is best. Contact Benton Accident & Injury Lawyers for a free consultation at (214) 556-8321.
Our Texas-based team has extensive experience handling complex personal injury cases, including mass tort cases. We have recovered millions for our clients in trial verdicts and settlements. As a result, we were granted membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
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How Benton Accident & Injury Lawyers Can Help You With a Mass Tort Claim in Texas
You may have the opportunity to pursue a mass tort claim if you were injured because of another party’s intentional torts, product liability, negligence, or other misconduct. With the help of an experienced mass torts attorney, you may recover compensation for damages. The first step is to meet with an attorney to discuss how they can help you.
When you hire our top-rated personal injury lawyers in Dallas, you can trust we will:
- Explain mass tort claims and what you can expect during your case
- Complete an independent investigation into your claim
- Gather evidence, including working with the best expert witnesses in their fields
- Identify all parties who could be liable for your injuries and damages
- Aggressively pursue claims against large corporations for their wrongful acts that injured thousands of people
- Defend you against allegations of blame and contributory fault
- Determine the value of your damages and seek settlements in that amount
- Fiercely advocate for you at trial if settlement is not possible
Founding attorney Jeff Benton has numerous awards from prestigious national legal organizations, including Expertise.com and U.S. News Best Lawyers. He has a 10.0 Superb Rating with Avvo and received the Best Lawyers in Dallas 2018 award by D Magazine.
Call Benton Accident & Injury Lawyers to request a free case evaluation with an experienced Dallas personal injury attorney. We have the resources, skills, and experience to handle the most complex mass tort cases.
What Is a Mass Torts Claim?
Many people confuse mass torts and class action lawsuits. Both types of cases involve thousands of people who have been injured and harmed in a similar manner. However, there is an important difference between class action and mass torts.
A class action is a single lawsuit. One person or a few people file a class action lawsuit on behalf of a “class of people” who sustained the same type of injury the plaintiffs sustained. The outcome of the class action lawsuit binds all parties in that class.
Mass tort claims are different. Thousands of people file individual lawsuits against the same defendants, claiming the same types of injuries. The court consolidates the lawsuits in federal court as multidistrict litigation or MDL for the pre-trial phases.
However, each individual lawsuit can go to trial. The cases have different juries and are decided based on the merits of that specific case. Therefore, each plaintiff receives their day in court and is not bound by outcomes in other cases.
Why Combine Mass Torts Into Multidistrict Litigation?
Mass torts can cause catastrophic injuries, including brain injury, spinal cord injuries, and wrongful deaths. An MDL benefits the victim because they can combine their resources during discovery and pre-trial motions. They share information to strengthen the case against the defendants.
MDLs benefit all parties to the case in several ways. By consolidating the cases for pre-trial phases, the cases can move more quickly through the court. Discovery requests are not duplicated, so the defendants are not required to respond to thousands of discovery documents. The plaintiffs have more resources and people to investigate and pursue their claims.
Examples of Mass Tort Injury Claims
Mass tort injury claims can involve any product that causes harm or injury to someone because of a defect or other condition. Mass torts also involve exposure to hazardous substances and other situations. Examples of mass tort claims include:
- Dangerous and defective drugs
- Opioid litigation
- Tobacco litigation
- Defective medical devices
- Dangerous products, such as Roundup Weed Killer and talcum powder
- Exposure to asbestos and other dangerous substances
- Camp Lejeune
- Vape pens
- Environmental disasters
If you are unsure whether your situation qualifies as a mass tort, the best way to find out is to talk with an experienced mass torts attorney. Because there are deadlines to file claims and lawsuits, it is best to speak with an attorney soon.
What Damages Are Available in a Mass Torts Lawsuit in Texas?
Individuals injured by a defective product or dangerous situation could be entitled to economic damages. These damages include reimbursement for your medical expenses, loss of income, and out-of-pocket expenses. If you sustain a long-term disability, you may also receive damages for future lost wages, decreased earning capacity, and ongoing medical bills.
You may also receive compensation for your non-economic damages. These damages include scarring, disfigurement, and diminished quality of life. They also include pain and suffering, emotional distress, and permanent impairment.
Since mass tort lawsuits are tried or settled individually, the damages you receive are based on the specific facts of your case. Any attorney can help you maximize your damages by building a solid case of liability against the parties who caused your injuries.
Schedule a Free Consultation With Our Dallas Mass Torts Attorneys
Defective and dangerous products cause serious injuries and wrongful deaths in Texas and throughout the US. You and your family may be entitled to compensation for your losses. Call Benton Accident & Injury Lawyers for a free case review from a Dallas mass torts lawyer. Let us help you seek justice for the wrongdoing that caused your injuries.
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