Category: Mass Torts & Class Actions

A class action lawsuit may seem intimidating and confusing because there are so many parties involved and because the legal procedures differ from traditional lawsuits. In many ways, however, a class action lawsuit is like any other legal proceeding. The following explains what can be expected in a class action lawsuit. First, in order to initiate a class action

Illinois law requires students to provide proof of immunization to be admitted into school. Until now, parents could exempt their students from this requirement for either medical or religious reasons. When based on religious grounds, parents simply had to write a letter to local school officials stating that having their children vaccinated violated their religious beliefs. That law recently changed when

Consumers that are the victims of fraud, scams, poor service, or other bad behavior from businesses can file a consumer protection lawsuit. Consumer protection lawyers can help them file the lawsuit and recover damages. Consumer Protection Laws Consumer protection laws are designed to prevent companies from taking advantage of consumers through fraud, scams, misleading actions, or

Did You Know?
  • If you are injured at work you may be able to recover compensation through a workers’ compensation claim as well as by filing a personal injury claim against responsible third parties.
  • A signed liability waiver may not be enough to bar your personal injury claim if willful acts or negligence caused your injuries.
  • Some SSDI claims qualify for expedited processing, allowing claimants to obtain approval in a matter of days or weeks.

Personal injury law, or tort law, allows a person who is injured as a result of someone else’s negligent or intentional misconduct to recovery money damages for his or her injuries. After the victim proves the elements of a tort claim, they can pursue compensation from the perpetrator. Personal injury damages can include compensatory damages for lost

Intentional torts are different from negligent torts. However, victims can still recover damages for intentional torts. In some cases, they can even recover more damages for intentional torts than for negligent torts. A personal injury attorney can help victims understand what type of damages they may be able to recover. What Is an Intentional Tort?

Intentional torts are those unlawful actions that are committed intentionally, rather than negligently. Victims of intentional torts may pursue damages through a civil action. However, many times the allegations also include criminal violations for the same offense. Intentional tort examples include misconduct such as domestic abuse, sexual abuse, battery, and fraud. The Difference Between Intentional Torts

Tort lawyers can help injured victims understand the tort law definition and whether they have suffered a tort. If they have suffered a personal injury tort, tort lawyers can help victims pursue damages for their medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Torts and Personal Injuries Personal injury lawsuits cover a wide variety of

In this guide, you will learn how to file a class action lawsuit. Class action lawsuits involve a variety of legal disciplines, but some of the most common class actions involve antitrust issues, consumer protection, environmental and toxic exposures, unsafe pharmaceuticals, defective medical devices, securities and investment fraud, insurance fraud, employment discrimination, and wage and hour