Mass torts are lawsuits pertaining to serious personal injuries, caused by the same defective product, which affect a significant number of individuals. A mass tort lawsuit combines the legal complaints of a large number of plaintiffs into a single trial. However, unlike a class action suit in which all complaints are tried together, a mass tort treats each plaintiff as an individual with their own personal claim.
Mass torts, filed in federal and state courts, can include multiple plaintiffs and defendants. While clients are independently represented in mass tort cases, documents and depositions are often shared among the parties in trial and settlement negotiations, making a case more timely and cost effective.
Litigating mass tort claims requires skill and knowledge to handle several issues at once. The Vaughan law firm has a wealth of experience handling mass tort litigation. Our qualified attorneys are trained in determining and meeting the challenges that arise in mass tort cases.
Mass tort claims can include everything from defective products like heart defibrillators, to dangerous drugs such as Vioxx, to toxic chemical contamination like asbestos. If you have suffered serious injuries because of a defective product, dangerous drug, or toxic contaminant, we would like the opportunity to evaluate your case free of charge.
Our Orlando mass tort lawyers are experienced to fight big companies and represent people who have been harmed by pharmaceutical drugs, defective products, and dangerous pollutants. We have handled large mass tort cases against major pharmaceutical and insurance companies that were responsible for the damages caused by:
Vioxx
Baycol
Rezulin
Fen-Phen
American General Insurance
More
Vaughan Maxwell is dedicated to providing each client in a mass tort case with the efficiency and individual attention necessary to successfully resolve his/her case.
Mass Torts Contact Information
Contact Vaughan & Maxwell's Orlando Mass Tort Attorneys today for your free initial consultation. You can contact Vaughan & Maxwell at 407-648-4535 or use the online submission form.
Mass Torts FAQ's
How does Vaughan Maxwell charge fees for a mass tort claim?
Attorneys fees for Florida and Orlando Mass Tort Claims are governed by the Florida Bar. Generally speaking, attorneys representing personal injury clients are limited to 33 1/3 % of a gross recovery before a lawsuit is filed and 40% of gross recovery after a lawsuit has been filed.
How does Vaughan Maxwell handle the costs necessary for a successful result in a mass tort claim?
Vaughan Maxwell advances all cost on behalf of its clients and will not recover them from the client unless the case is won at trial or settled. The client only reimburses Vaughan & Maxwell if that client prevails and receives a monetary award or settlement.
What costs would Vaughan Maxwell typically advance for a mass tort claim?
In most mass tort claims, costs will vary from hundreds of dollars to tens and even hundreds of thousands of dollars. These costs are for various needs to include, but not limited to, medical and lay depositions, expert review and testimony, subpoenas, medical records, travel, etc
How long will my mass tort case last?
This is a difficult question to answer without knowing the specific type of case and the specific facts of your case. However, a general rule-of-thumb would be within 3-9 months for cases that don’t have to be put into suit and 12-24 months for cases that are filed on.
Do I have to go to trial for my mass tort claim?
Again, the specifics of each case will help decide whether a trial would be advantageous to you. However, you will never HAVE to go to trial; that will be up to you. In most cases, court ordered mediation allows the parties to get together and resolve the case prior to any trials.
