Mass Torts
The attorneys at Wiggins, Childs, Quinn & Pantazis are experienced in litigating Mass Torts. Mass Torts occur when a large number of people have been similarly injured by the same negligent acts or the same defective product. Examples of mass tort litigation include:
● Medical Devices
● Orthopedic Hip Replacements
● Breast Implants
● Pacemaker Wires
● Prescription Drugs
● Food Supplements
● Tires
● Household Products
● Automobile, Train, or Airplane Accidents
One distinct advantage of Mass Tort litigation for the injured party is that one attorney or group of attorneys can represent many persons at the same time. The benefit is that all of the investigative and preparation work for one client can be used for all of the others. This strategy can be much more cost-effective than multiple cases for multiple injured parties.
Often, a network of personal injury attorneys across the country will work together with attorneys at Wiggins, Childs, Quinn & Pantazis by sharing information and responsibility for the work required to successfully represent our clients.
Courts also play an important part in promoting efficiency in Mass Tort situations by consolidating all the cases before one judge. This assures that all the injured persons will receive fair and consistent treatment.
The lawyers at Wiggins, Childs, Quinn & Pantazis are experienced in uncovering those key documents, obtaining world renowned experts, proving difficult facts, demonstrating the weakness of the opposition’s science, and presenting the entire case in a persuasive manner which is easily understood by the Judge and jury. Wiggins, Childs, Quinn & Pantazis attorneys are highly-skilled negotiators and are well-equipped, whether through settlement or litigation, to obtain a favorable resolution in Mass Tort actions.