Chicago Mass Tort Attorneys

Our Focus on Mass Tort Cases

Our mass tort attorneys have the experience and resources to handle all sorts of mass torts 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:

• Camp Lejeune water contamination: Countless military service members and their families who spent time at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina between the 1950s and 1980s were unknowingly exposed to contaminated water. The federal government has recently allowed people who were affected by the unsafe water at Camp Lejeune to pursue compensation. Do you think that you have a case from your time at Camp Lejeune but now live in Chicago? Learn how to take legal action by reaching out to Hilliard Law.
• 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.
• CP4 fuel pumps: If your American-made vehicle has a CP4 fuel pump that failed, you could be eligible to be part of a larger mass tort against automakers that sold defective parts.
• 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.

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 Texas 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 now.