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Mass Torts

Chicago Mass Tort Attorneys

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A mass tort lawsuit is used to pursue compensation for a multitude of people who were injured or suffered losses in the same way. Oftentimes, mass tort lawsuits are started when an unsafe product or pharmaceutical drug injures numerous consumers or patients. Each plaintiff has unique details in their case, so they will still have individual claims that can succeed or fail on their own merits, but they can be part of a larger mass tort that makes it easier to share resources, knowledge, evidence, and more among plaintiffs.

Do you think your injury claim could be part of a mass tort? Get all the answers and representation you need by coming to Hilliard Law in Chicago. Our mass tort attorneys are standing by to hear from you and help you fully understand your options.

At Hilliard Law, we focus on mass tort cases that involve:

  • Defective products
  • Unsafe drugs
  • Corporate wrongdoing or discrimination
  • Data and privacy breaches
  • Social justice and civil rights

Call (866) 927-3420 and speak with our Chicago mass tort lawyers during a free case review.

Our Focus on Mass Tort Cases

Our mass tort attorneys have the experience and resources to handle all sorts of mass torts and mass arbitration cases for clients in need across Chicago and Cook County. However, we are currently directing our attention toward a handful of mass tort types, so we can put our talents to the most use for the most people.

We are currently working on mass torts that involve:

  • Opioid crisis: The opioid crisis has been linked to at least 400,000 fatalities in the last 20 years. Currently, another 2,000,000 Americans are estimated to live with trauma and hardships caused by opioid addiction. Our attorneys are proud to help people stand up against the Big Pharma corporations that manufactured, sold, and distributed opioids without disclosing their addictive nature.
  • Bank racism: Race discrimination remains a prevalent issue in America’s banking industry. BIPOC customers are sometimes held to a completely different standard than white customers, especially when applying for a loan. If you think you were victimized by bank racism or discrimination, please reach out to Hilliard Law right away.
  • Marriott data breach: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently alleged that Marriott committed severe security failures that resulted in at least three separate data breaches that jeopardized the company’s consumers. Talk to our team if you need help understanding your rights and legal options if you were impacted by a Marriott data breach.
  • Video game addiction: More and more psychological professionals and mental health organizations are acknowledging the harm that video game addiction can cause, especially to children and teenagers. If your child played a video game that was intentionally designed to addict them or introduce them to gambling mechanics that use real currency, we want to hear from you.
  • Mass arbitration: When many people or parties have the same or similar complaints against a defendant, all of them can be represented at once during arbitration efforts in a process called mass arbitration. Typically, mass arbitration is used to resolve a class action lawsuit without the need for extensive and expensive litigation.

Is a Mass Tort a Class Action Lawsuit?

Mass torts and class action lawsuits are two different types of cases, which are usually multidistrict litigation (MDL) types. A class action lawsuit bands all potential plaintiffs together into one class that is represented by one case. If a class action lawsuit is successful, the award or settlement is divided up (mostly) evenly among the class members. A mass tort lets plaintiffs benefit from similar or overlapping evidence, arguments, and case precedents, but they are never grouped into one class. As a result, each mass tort claim is handled individually, which also means any compensation won through a successful mass tort claim is unique to that plaintiff and their losses.

Compensation in Mass Tort Claims

Although mass torts might seem fundamentally different from the average personal injury claim, the purpose of both is the same: to get you compensation for your losses that were caused by the defendant or liable party. To this end, the types of compensation that you can demand are similar to standard personal injury claims, too.

In your mass tort case, we might be able to pursue damages related to:

  • Medical expenses: Everything from hospitalization and surgery to future rehabilitative therapy costs can be part of your damages in a mass tort.
  • Lost income: If you lost any income or your future income-earning capacity was reduced due to your injuries or losses, we can pursue your lost income.
  • Non-economic: A mass tort allows you to seek non-economic damages, too, like those related to your pain, suffering, and lessened enjoyment of life.
  • Punitive damages: In rare cases, a court might approve punitive damages to penalize the defendant for egregious wrongdoing. For example, if you were a victim of intentional and deep-seated racial discrimination while trying to get a loan at a bank, a judge might use punitive damages to send a clear message to the banking industry as a whole.

Discover Your Rights in a Mass Tort Case – Call Now

Our Chicago mass tort attorneys are ready to help you with any mass tort case that you might have. As trial attorneys with Chicago roots, you know that we are tough enough to go into court against any defendant, including massive corporations, banks, and Big Pharma companies. Let’s fight for justice for you and possibly countless others!

Get a free consultation on your calendar by calling (866) 927-3420 now.

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