If you are entitled to just compensation for injuries caused by a defective medical device or another dangerous or defective product, you may be able to join an existing mass tort case. This is not the same as joining a class action lawsuit. In a class action lawsuit, all of the plaintiffs receive a relatively small portion of a settlement or verdict awarded to the entire âclassâ if the lawsuit is successful. In a mass tort case, each plaintiff works with their own lawyer to seek just compensation for their specific losses.
As a result, if you have a mass tort claim, your choice of legal representation matters. You need a lawyer who understands the complex mass tort process, and who has the experience and commitment required to seek the full compensation you deserve. With this in mind, here are some important factors to consider when choosing a lawyer for your mass tort case:
1. Does the Lawyer Focus on Handling Complex Mass Tort Cases?
Mass tort cases are unlike any other type of litigation. There are special (and complicated) rules and procedures, and while lawyers will often represent multiple plaintiffs, they must handle each of their clientsâ cases individually. As a result, relevant experience is extremely important.
Given that this is the case, you will want to choose a lawyer who focuses his or her practice on handling mass tort litigation. At Searcy Denney, we have several lawyers in our mass tort practice who focus exclusively on seeking just compensation for victims and their families.
2. Does the Lawyer Have a Track Record of Success?
Handling mass tort cases is one thing. Winning mass tort cases is another. When choosing a lawyer to represent you, you will want to choose someone who has a proven record of success in mass tort litigation. This matters for a few key reasons:
- When you have a mass tort claim, you need to be able to trust your lawyerâs advice, and you need to be able to rely on your lawyer every step of the way. If your lawyer has proven that he or she can win mass tort cases, this will provide the confidence you need.
- The insurance companies that represent product manufacturers pay attention to the lawyers who plaintiffs choose to represent them. As a result, if your lawyer has a proven record of success, this can have a direct impact on how the insurance companies handle your case.
- While there are no guarantees, if your lawyer has helped plaintiffs successfully pursue mass tort claims previously, this shows that your lawyer has the capabilities required to provide effective legal representation.
Of course, your case is unique to you, and even if your lawyer has helped other victims recover just compensation in the past, this doesnât necessarily mean that your lawyer will win your case. But, if you have the choice, why not choose someone who has proven their ability to win for their clients?
3. Does the Lawyer Publish Client Testimonials Online?
One of the best ways to find out what you can expect if you hire a lawyer to represent you is to hear from the lawyerâs past clients. While not all mass tort lawyers publish client testimonials online, some do. At Searcy Denney, we publish our client testimonials because we are more than happy to let our clients speak for themselves.
If you read our client testimonials, you will notice that many of our clients refer to our lawyers on a first-name basis. This is what we prefer. As a client of Searcy Denney, you are an equal member of your legal team, and we want you to feel comfortable sending a text or giving us a call any time you have questions or information that is relevant to your case.
4. Does the Lawyer Work with a Team of Experienced Legal Professionals?
Due to the size and complexity of mass tort cases, it is important to choose not just a lawyerâbut instead to choose a legal team. While you should be able to contact your lawyer directly (this is very important), you should also have a team of paralegals, investigators, and other legal professionals who are all equally committed to recovering the financial compensation you deserve.
At Searcy Denney, our mass tort team includes experienced lawyers and paralegals who have devoted their entire legal careers to seeking justice for our clients. We also work with investigators, medical experts, and other highly experienced professionals who assist with proving our clientsâ legal rights. If you have a mass tort claim, this is the type of team you need on your side.
5. Can You Schedule a Free Consultation Right Away?
Finally, if you have questions about filing a mass tort claim, you should be able to schedule a free consultation right away. Oftentimes, time is of the essence in these cases. Gathering evidence and asserting your legal rights promptly can be essential, and getting started promptly can also help to maximize your chances of recovering just compensation as quickly as possible.
Whether you have questions about filing a hair straightener lawsuit, hip or knee implant lawsuit, or any other type of mass tort lawsuit, we encourage you to contact us promptly to speak with one of our lawyers in confidence as soon as possible. Learning about your legal rights costs you nothing, and if you have a claim, our mass tort team can get to work on your case right away. We handle all mass tort claims on a contingency fee basis, which means our clients pay absolutely nothing unless we win.
Discuss Your Case with a Mass Tort Lawyer at Searcy Denney Today
Do you have questions about filing a mass tort claim? If so, we strongly encourage you to arrange a free consultation to find out if working with a lawyer at Searcy Denney is the right choice for you. To schedule an appointment as soon as possible, call 800-780-8607 or inquire online today.
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