Be Careful With Mass Tort Ads
If you have seen a late-night ad urging you to call about a drug or device, you are not alone — mass tort advertising is a huge industry. Some of it is helpful, and some of it is a sales pitch. Here is how to tell the difference.
No one can know you qualify from an ad
Eligibility depends on the specific product, your injury, whether the two are connected, and the deadlines for a matter that is still open. An ad knows none of that about you, so a blanket promise that you qualify is a red flag, not an answer.
What an honest evaluation does
A real evaluation looks at your product, your medical records, and the timing — and is willing to tell you when a claim does not fit. That candor is worth more than any promise, because signing up a case that does not belong in a matter helps no one.
How to protect yourself
Be cautious with high-pressure callers, keep your product and records, and get a free, confidential evaluation from a firm that will handle your claim individually and give you a straight answer.
Frequently asked questions
A company told me I qualify. Should I trust it?
Be cautious. No one can confirm you qualify without reviewing your product, injury, and timing against a specific matter's criteria and deadlines. An honest, free evaluation — including being told if a claim does not fit — is more reliable than any ad.
This article is general information about Mass Torts injury law, not legal advice. Every case is different — talk to a lawyer about your situation.
The law depends on your state
The steps above apply wherever you were hurt. Filing deadlines, fault rules, and limits on damages differ by state — pick yours for what applies to mass torts.
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