Joining a mass tort can get complicated––especially if you don’t have a legal background. These cases deal with multiple plaintiffs, and they can take years to resolve. Still, it would be best if you didn’t worry about these factors when pursuing the compensation you need.
The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine offer a helping hand to those interested in joining mass torts. Our firm’s Tampa mass torts lawyer can file your claim, assess your losses, and pursue what you need. You can start a free case review now.
Learn More About Mass Tort Cases with Our Team
Our team responds to any questions you have about mass tort claims in Tampa. Torts – on their own – deal with actions that cause another person loss or harm. Torts get resolved in civil court––not criminal court.
Standard torts involve a single injured party striving to secure compensation to cover their losses. Mass torts, on the other hand, involve multiple plaintiffs. These plaintiffs come together because they sustained similar losses involving the same responsible party.
You don’t have to work with other plaintiffs in a mass tort claim physically. You don’t even have to communicate with the other involved parties. Your mass torts lawyer will manage everything your case needs to reach a fair outcome.
What’s the Difference Between a Mass Tort and a Class-Action Lawsuit?
Many people compare mass torts and class-action lawsuits. These legal cases both deal with many plaintiffs facing off against a singular defendant. However, they vary in several important ways.
Class-action lawsuits have stricter rules on who qualifies as a plaintiff, for example. All plaintiffs in a class-action suit must face similar losses and receive certification to proceed with the claim. Mass torts provide more room for plaintiffs to join a claim.
Examples of Mass Tort Cases Our Team Handles
Our team manages mass tort cases that arise due to:
Preventable Disasters
Florida is the hurricane capital of the United States. When hurricanes happen, homeowners expect to have the coverage they’ve paid for. However, not every insurance company puts claimants first, and an insurer may withhold coverage from many claimants.
You (and other people) may have a case against one entity following a natural or manmade disaster. In this instance, a mass torts lawyer from our firm can initiate the legal process and advocate for what you need.
Exposure to Toxic Chemicals
Sometimes, multiple people get exposed to a toxic substance and suffer similar health effects. For instance, there are many people pursuing compensation from Bayer, the maker of Roundup. They allege that because of an active chemical in the herbicide, they developed cancer.
Our team manages mass torts related to:
- Pesticides
- Asbestos
- Lead
- Radon
- Corrosives
- Mercury
- Carbon monoxide
We also take on claims involving pharmaceutical drugs or environmental exposure to toxins. You can learn more about your legal options by consulting with our mass tort team serving Tampa.
Product Liability Torts
Product liability claims often involve cases where multiple plaintiffs sustain an injury due to a defective product. In these claims, lawyers generally only need to prove that the item had a defect––not that the manufacturer was negligent.
We often see product liability torts in connection with product recalls, as recalls represent an admission that there was something seriously wrong with a product. You may also pursue a product liability tort due to injuries caused by poor instructions or false advertising.
This isn’t an exhaustive list of the mass tort cases we manage in Tampa. During your free case review, we can listen to your story and explain your legal options. If you decide to partner with us, we can break ground on your case immediately.
Compensation Associated with Mass Tort Claims
Recoverable damages in your case depend on your situation, including the severity of your condition and the cause of your injuries. Compensation in your case could comprise:
- Medical expenses, including anticipated care costs
- Lost wages, commissions, tips, freelance contracts, and bonuses
- Diminished earning capacity
- Pain, suffering, and mental anguish
- Funeral expenses (if you lost a loved one)
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Disability
- Various out-of-pocket expenses
We look at the specific losses you sustained as a result of either an accident or exposure to a defective product. Your team then focuses on helping you secure compensation to cover these losses, so you can move forward with your life.
Time Frame for Handling Mass Torts in Florida
Under Florida Statutes § 95.11(3)(a), most people have about four years to file personal injury lawsuits. The state may adjust the time limit to handle mass tort cases, as these claims often involve coordinating with multiple plaintiffs.
Acting quickly is critical to your case’s outcome. Acting promptly not only gives your legal team time to gather evidence but it also prevents the statute of limitations from expiring on your case.
We’re Ready to Manage Your Mass Tort Case from Beginning to End
Our team does more than monitor your case’s filing deadline; we also investigate your situation, review the other plaintiffs’ testimony, and develop your case.
We often bring in expert witnesses to support mass tort claims in the Tampa area. Our team has the resources to stand up to large companies, and we always strive to put our clients first––even when handling large claims that involve multiple plaintiffs.
We also manage mass tort cases on a contingency-fee basis, so our clients pay nothing up front for our services. Our compensation comes from the settlement we secure for you. So, you don’t pay anything out of pocket for our services.
Speak to Us About Mass Tort Litigation in Tampa
The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine helps clients involved in mass tort actions. You can reach out to our team today to discuss your specific situation and legal options.
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