Mass Tort Claims

What is a mass tort?

Civil law, as opposed to criminal law, deals mainly with injuries and breaches of duty between individuals and corporations, and a personal injury, or tort lawsuit is based on the concept that the victim was harmed through the negligence, recklessness or malpractice of the defendant. As difficult as it can be to prosecute an individual personal injury case, when dozens or hundreds of claimants bring a lawsuit, the case often becomes staggeringly complex and the courts will generally prefer to see it arranged into a mass tort. Besides administrative simplification, a mass tort lawsuit also offers the advantages of making it easier for individuals to challenge a defendant who has the financial resources to mount a powerful defense team.

Plaintiffs in lawsuits over product liability, premises liability or in cases of pharmaceutical litigation are often reluctant to have their claim grouped together with a large number of others, out of concerns that they will see a reduced sum in the final settlement, or that the case will be prolonged unnecessarily. It is important to understand that a mass tort lawsuit does not share some of these drawbacks with class action suits, where the claim is divided among the plaintiffs. A mass tort involves several separate lawsuits being tried in one case, so each will be awarded its own settlement. It is important to work with a Houston personal injury attorney who has experience with this type of lawsuit, to ensure that your individual interests will be fully represented and to maximize the amount you can expect to receive in compensation.

Personal Injury Lawyer for Houston Mass Torts

At Amaro Law Firm , we pride ourselves for the approach we take towards each of our clients' cases, and when you speak with an attorney from our firm, you will see what a difference it makes to work with a law firm where compassion matters. Whether your case is tried individually or if we represent you in a mass tort, we will pay close attention to your unique objectives and concerns, and we will take time to answer all your questions about the process. We are thorough, relentless and will leave no stone unturned in our pursuit of a settlement for you.

Contact a Houston personal injury attorney to find out more about how we can help you with sound legal advice and dedicated representation during a mass tort lawsuit.