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When to Consult an Oklahoma Mass Tort Lawsuit Lawyer?
The skilled Oklahoma mass tort lawsuit lawyer at Dakota Low has extensive knowledge of tort law and can help you recover damages if you were injured due to someone else’s negligence.
If you live in Oklahoma and have suffered an injury related to a specific product, pharmaceutical, or medical device, you may need assistance from our Oklahoma mass tort lawsuit lawyer.
Contact The Law Office of Dakota C. Low today for a free case evaluation. Call Dakota Low at 405.601.8899 or submit your case by filling out a confidential case evaluation form.
What Is a Mass Tort?
A mass tort is a type of personal injury lawsuit. In most cases, mass tort arises from a single act of wrongdoing or negligence that causes widespread damages. Mass tort often involves plaintiffs who live in different legal jurisdictions.
Generally, A mass tort is comparable to a class action because it involves multiple individuals whom a negligent party has harmed. However, there are differences in how the plaintiffs are awarded compensation for their losses which we will discuss in a later section.
Most Mass Torts Are One of the Following:
- Toxic Torts– Injuries and deaths caused by exposure to toxic substances such as asbestos, pesticides, diesel fuels, or other polluting materials.
- Disaster Torts– Injuries and deaths caused by large-scale events such as bridge collapses, aviation accidents, chemical spills, and train accidents.
- Dangerous or Defective Products– injuries and deaths caused by a dangerous or defective product such as unsafe pharmaceuticals, faulty medical devices, or automobile defects.
Mass tort cases are challenging in part because of the number of plaintiffs and the potential for future plaintiffs to emerge.
If you have been injured or a loved one has been killed in a large-scale accident or as the result of widespread negligence, contact The Law Office of Dakota C. Low to seek maximum compensation.
A tort is considered intentional when the harm caused by another person’s actions is the motivating factor. This usually applies in situations involving a criminal act.
An example of an intentional tort would be a woman who was brutally attacked by an ex-boyfriend. Other types of cases that may fall under intentional tort include bullying, fraud, invasion of privacy, sexual abuse/assault, and false imprisonment.
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How Does Mass Tort Law Work?
An Oklahoma mass tort lawsuit lawyer is skilled in presenting litigation related to cases where multiple clients have been injured as the result of another party’s negligence. Oftentimes, mass tort cases are filed against large companies such as airlines, railroads, pharmaceutical companies, or manufacturers.
Those who have been exposed to the negligence of the injuring party may suffer a wide range of damages differing in severity. Injuries may be physical, financial, or emotional in nature. When a mass tort lawsuit is filed, the injured seek financial compensation for their losses.
So, what does an Oklahoma mass tort lawsuit lawyer do? They seek financial compensation for their clients, all of whom experienced similar injuries at the hands of a negligent party.
What Is Multidistrict Litigation?
Multidistrict litigation (MDL) is litigation that occurs when a number of individuals from different districts seek compensation for similar injuries sustained by a defendant’s negligent conduct.
Lawsuits are joined before one federal judge for the purpose of discovery and important legal rulings. The judge selects a group of attorneys to pursue the case on behalf of all individuals injured.
An MDL may take many years to resolve, and law firms appointed by the judge often spend lots of money and time trying to resolve the case.
Many times, a mass tort settlement may be awarded to all individuals who were injured or damaged by the company, especially if there have been trials to help both sides determine the reasonable value of the cases.
Settlements are structured so that each individual’s case is reviewed based on the extent of their injuries and harm done. Once settlement terms are established, each individual may decide whether they want to accept.
If an injured party decides not to accept the terms of the settlement, they may pursue an individual case using the facts and evidence established during the multidistrict litigation.
What does an Oklahoma mass tort lawsuit lawyer do? An Oklahoma mass tort lawsuit lawyer may file a lawsuit as part of multidistrict litigation and serve many people based in different regions.
What Is the Difference Between Mass Tort and Class Action Lawsuits?
The difference between mass tort and class action lawsuits lies in how the plaintiffs are treated. Mass tort lawsuits usually result in financial settlements decided in accordance with each person’s injuries. In contrast, a class action lawsuit results in the same amount of damages for each person determined to be a victim.
Class action lawsuits are filed by a few named individuals on behalf of a large group, or class, of people. The large group may not realize that they are part of a class action lawsuit and do not have lawyers specifically representing them in the litigation.
The results of a class action lawsuit bind all individuals who were involved in the lawsuit, even if they are not aware that they’re part of it. If the class action is filed and approved, individuals who are part of the lawsuit may end up receiving very little or no money.
What Do Oklahoma Mass Tort Lawsuit Lawyers Do During the Initial Legal Process?
During the initial legal process of mass tort litigation, an Oklahoma mass tort lawsuit lawyer will review all of the details related to your injury. Documentation will include medical treatment, medical bills, and other expenses incurred as a result of the negligent act and subsequent injury.
Once your documentation is assessed, the Oklahoma mass tort lawsuit lawyer will review related evidence and injuries sustained by others as a result of the same act of negligence. After comparing the similarities of the injuries, the Oklahoma mass tort lawsuit lawyer will proceed with filing the lawsuit on your behalf.
How Does Our Oklahoma Mass Tort Lawsuit Lawyer Determine What Cases Qualify as Mass Torts?
In order to file a mass tort, an Oklahoma mass tort lawsuit lawyer must identify injury consistencies among plaintiffs. For example, if various individuals suffered from harm due to a defective pharmaceutical, their injuries must be similar in nature. They may have incurred damage to their liver or other internal organs.
When our Oklahoma mass tort lawsuit lawyer prepares the litigation, they must represent multiple plaintiffs in one case against the defendant. The plaintiffs’ injuries must be alike and fit a general profile. Oklahoma mass tort lawsuit lawyer may also categorize their cases so that the demographics and injuries sustained fit specific profiles.
For example, mass tort cases may be organized by individuals’ ages, types of injuries sustained, or demographics. Once the case is settled, compensating payments are dispersed according to the classification of the injured parties.
What Is a Bellwether Trial?
What do Oklahoma mass tort lawsuit lawyers do during a bellwether trial? During this type of trial, a smaller group of individuals act as test cases to indicate how future litigation may turn out. Attorneys often use bellwether trials in mass tort cases where a large number of people have been affected by a number of defective products.
These trials are often used as model jury trials to determine how juries relate to evidence and arguments. The plaintiff is able to present the evidence and see how it is received by the jury. The outcome of the trial serves as a roadmap for what can be expected from future cases.
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What Are the Most Common Types of Mass Tort Lawsuits?
While mass tort lawsuits may be filed for any type of negligent act that results in an injury to an individual, there are several types of mass tort lawsuits that are more common than others.
What do Oklahoma mass tort lawsuit lawyers do during a mass tort lawsuit? They identify the cause of the injury and directly relate it to the negligence inflicted by the responsible individual or company. Some of the most common types of mass tort lawsuits are identified below.
Defective Product Mass Tort
A defective product mass tort results when a company produces and supplies a product to consumers and people who purchase the product are injured in some manner. In this case, a consumer who has been injured may notify an Oklahoma mass tort lawsuit lawyer for an evaluation of their case.
If causation can be shown between the injury and the defective product, other consumers may bring an action as well. This results in a defective product mass tort lawsuit.
Dangerous Drugs Mass Tort
If a pharmaceutical company produces a drug that causes harmful side effects to multiple people, a dangerous drug mass tort lawsuit may be filed on behalf of injured plaintiffs.
In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration is tasked with ensuring that products are safe before they’re marketed to the general public. If a product passes its oversight but causes multiple injuries once it is consumed or used, the manufacturer may be the subject of a lawsuit.
Defective Medical Device Mass Tort
A medical device that fails or doesn’t perform its intended function may result in an injury to an individual. If multiple people sustain the same or similar injuries as a result of the device’s malfunction, a defective medical device mass tort lawsuit may be brought against the manufacturer.
What Constitutes Negligence in a Mass Tort Lawsuit?
Negligence is generally defined in the U.S. legal system according to a set of five standards. Proving negligence requires that each of these standards has been met, and that the negligence resulted in some type of injury, whether physical, financial, or emotional in nature.
In its most general form, the law requires that each individual must behave in a manner that includes acceptable standards of safe conduct. In addition to individuals, negligence law applies to companies and entities.
Each element of negligence is explained in detail below.
Duty
The first element of negligence involves establishing a duty of care. To determine that a duty existed, the court must decide if a defendant was required to exercise reasonable care in the circumstances involved.
Breach of Duty
A breach of duty occurs when there is a failure to exercise reasonable care. Thus, the defendant owed the plaintiff a right to reasonable care and failed to provide it.
Cause in Fact (Causation)
Cause in fact, or causation, occurs when the injuries sustained by the victim directly resulted from a breach of duty on behalf of the defendant. The court reviews the injuries and determines if they were directly related to the actions (or non-actions) of the defendant.
Proximate Cause
The fourth element of negligence involves proving that the defendant directly caused the injury through their actions. Thus, the nearest source of the injury was not through outside forces, but directly occurred as a result of the fault of the defendant’s breach of duty.
Damages
The final element requires proof that harm occurred because of negligent action. The harm may be physical, financial, or emotional. If the defendant failed to exercise reasonable care, but the victims did not suffer any provable harm, legal negligence is not established. Actual damages must have been sustained for a negligence claim to have merit.
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What Damages Are Available in Mass Torts?
The type and quantity of damages available in mass tort lawsuits vary. With the help of Dakota Low, you may be able to recover:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Long-term care and physical therapy
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Disfigurement
- Short- and long-term disability
- Pain and suffering
- Other relevant damages
Why File a Mass Tort?
The logic behind a mass tort is strength in numbers. Because many plaintiffs’ injuries are consolidated into one lawsuit in a mass tort, the plaintiff may have more success when facing a large and powerful defendant like a drug manufacturer or a chemical company.
Another benefit of a mass tort action is that it saves plaintiffs time and money in litigation. Plaintiffs share the findings of discovery, the testimony of expert witnesses, and the fruits of an attorney’s research rather than paying for them independently.
Why Dakota Low?
Most other law firms know about Dakota Low because of his reputation, and winning track record. As a law firm, he has worked diligently to ensure we always protect the best interests of our clients.
Dakota has a strong reputation as a litigator and a negotiator in and outside the courtroom. Dakota’s personalized and proactive approach, as well as his long list of positive case outcomes for his clients, has created a reputation that other attorneys are well aware of.
Dakota Low is a recognized Oklahoma personal injury law firm with a strong track record of recovering the best results for victims. Dakota has an extensive network and vast resources that help him pursue justice on behalf of his clients, and he does not back down when facing typical insurance tactics.
In many cases, simply hiring Dakota Low shows that you mean business and that you won’t back down if someone is trying to push you around in a legal case. Dakota constantly advocates on behalf of victims and works as hard as he can to obtain justice.
When you choose Dakota Low to represent you, the other side will know right away that he is serious, and justice will soon be served.
Oklahoma mass tort lawsuit lawyer at Dakota Low is ready to help you today. Call 405.601.8899 or submit your case.
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