By:  LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.

Class action lawyers specialize in lawsuits related to either defective products or other dangerous situations that have caused many people the same or similar injuries.  A class action is filed like any other lawsuit, but a judge must specifically approve the case for class action status.  The class action lawyer then speaks with each potential plaintiff to make sure he or she can participate in the class based on the facts and the way the class is defined. If the class action lawsuit is successful, or a settlement is reached, usually all the people in the class receive a damage award.  While some classes can consist of a large number of members, they usually start with just a handle of complaints…. And as time goes one, additional injured parties are discovered. 

If you have questions about whether or not you could be a part of a class action lawsuit, contact an attorney in your area today!

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