First of all, let’s start by saying that it’s possible to file a claim against a pharmaceutical company with ZERO legal costs, so even if paying for representation is totally out of the question for you and your family, you still have viable options. Equally important, each state has its own time limit in which you must file your case so you may need to make a decision very soon or you might lose your right to pursue your case. Don’t worry… we’re here to help you figure this out!
When you file for a financial settlement, it usually works like this: first of all, you get in touch with a legal professional—one who focuses in products liability, drug warnings, recalls and/or defective devices. This professional should also have extensive experience handling mass tort cases. You have a few options for trying to find legal representation.
One option is to work with us. Periscope Group provides access to a network of legal professionals who have a strong track record going up against big pharmaceutical companies. You can also seek out a legal professional through recommendations from friends and family. But in order to get the financial settlement you may be entitled to, you will need to work with a legal professional.
If you decide to meet with a lawyer, they will quickly work up your case. In these initial conversations, your lawyer will help you to understand whether or not your case is one that he believes has a good chance to settle for a reasonable amount of money or, if necessary, will result in a victory at trial. As we mentioned, the good part about this system is in cases like these, you typically do not pay for a lawyer. Your professional legal help during this process is taken care of by a contingency agreement. This means that the lawyers or law firm agree to take on your case knowing that the only way to get compensation is to win or force a settlement.So that’s it! It’s no risk to you and a huge incentive for them to win for you. The attorneys’ piece of the award or settlement varies, but it always leaves the majority of the payout to the victims. You and your lawyer will work as a team to take on these giant companies. If the lawyer or law firm that takes your case has other similar cases resulting from the same source of harm (the same drug or device), they may include your case as part of a collection of mass tort suits. (For information on mass tort
