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What is the difference between a mass tort and a class action personal injury lawsuit?

If you are retained as a client of Weitz & Luxenberg, your personal injury lawsuit will be handled as a mass tort and not as a class action.

In a class action suit, multiple plaintiffs are corralled together in a group, or class, and they all sue together. In a mass tort, you and your claim are handled uniquely, not as part of a group.

Mass torts provide you with more individualized attention from your lawyer and your legal team, and you usually have a better chance of winning a verdict or settlement than you would in a class action. If you feel you have a potential legal claim, find out for sure by filling out the simple form below.

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