Northern Minnesota Mass Tort Lawyer
Mass torts are a special type of personal injury lawsuit involving more than one person. In general, they are similar to class action lawsuits where there are a number of claims all associated with the same product against the same company. Although the individual claims may all differ somewhat, the claims will all have commonly factual and legal issues linking them. This can include the same side effects or the same problems.
Mass torts are often filed against medical problems and medical companies. Many medications that were once deemed safe to take now come with a black box warning. The problem is that many patients have been taking these medications for years without being informed about the controversy and health conditions surrounding the medicine. Medications, such as Yaz and Avandia, have been known to cause serious health problems such as heart attacks and strokes, which have led to fatality.
Filing a mass tort lawsuit provides the individuals that have suffered from this neglect with a chance to stand up for them and demand justice. Often it can seem impossible to fight against a billion dollar company on your own. However, with several voices, with several stories and with several lawsuits, it is possible to fight for your individual rights, even against multinational companies. This is possible through mass torts.
Mass Tort Lawsuits in Minnesota
At Shermoen & Jaksa we represent individuals that are suffering from a personal injury, illness or death of a loved one due to the neglect of a larger company. There are a number of mass tort personal injury law suits going on right now. We can help represent you in mass tort cases such as:
- Yaz, Ocella or Yasmin birth control
- DePuy Hip Replacement faulty systems
- Accutane
- Avandia
- Paxil medication
- Asbestos injuries and instances of mesothelioma
- Gadolinium and NSF/NFD
Do I Have a Case?
If you do believe that you could benefit from filing a mass tort personal injury lawsuit then contact our team today. The circumstances the mass torts are all different depending on the drug, medicine or equipment in question but if you have experienced unusual pain, been diagnosed with a medical condition or have lost a loved one, then there is a chance that you could be suitable for a mass tort lawsuit.
We can sit down with you to discuss what is involved in this type of situation and what you can expect. Generally, it is our goal to keep you away from any stressful situations all the while ensuring that you get what you deserve and that the company that has wronged you and your family are stopped.
International Falls Mass Tort Lawyer
Mass torts are not just about the individual – they are also a way to protect others in society from allowing this kind of thing to happen again. You can be part of the solution with the assistance of our International Falls personal injury lawyer. Contact our team in International Falls, MN at (218) 283-4494 for a free initial consultation.
