Home FAQ Class Action Lawyer FAQ What are the benefits of a class action vs a regular civil lawsuit?
Sometimes it makes sense to pool similar cases together in what is called a mass tort action. This way of proceeding allows plaintiffs to bring an individual case against a defendant alongside what is often hundreds of other individual plaintiffs in the same situation. Mass tort actions are generally funded through contingency fee agreements, which means a plaintiff to an action does not have to pay expenses related to the case out of pocket while it works its way through the legal system. Instead, legal representatives only receive compensation (a portion of the award) if the action is successful. This means there is substantially less risk for plaintiffs and it can significantly enhance access to justice. Unlike class action lawsuits, where the representative plaintiff pursues the claim on behalf of the class members, mass tort actions allow for plaintiffs to pursue their cases individually. These plaintiffs may have different interests and assessments of individual damages may vary.
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