Have you been harmed by a defective product? Do you know others facing the same or similar issues caused by the same product? If so, instead of seeking justice on your own, you can join a group of people who were negatively impacted in the same way by a defective product, discriminatory practice, environmental hazard, or consumer rights violation, to pursue compensation for your losses.
A class action lawsuit is a legal proceeding in which a group of people who have similarly been harmed by the same individual, organization, corporation, or event join together and file a lawsuit seeking compensation from the defendant(s).
Do I Have a Case?
To know that your case qualifies as a class action, the first best step is to contact an attorney specializing in class action lawsuits. Your attorney will evaluate the potential claim, find out how many other people have been injured similarly, and determine whether a class action lawsuit can be filed.
The attorneys at the Margarian Law Firm have the experience and skills to fight back against big and powerful companies and help you get the proper compensation you deserve! Our class action lawsuit lawyers in California have a proven track record of success litigating class actions and have secured many notable settlements on behalf of class members.
The firm’s team of skilled attorneys is committed to seeking justice for individuals harmed by corporate negligence, defective products, data breaches, consumer fraud, and other issues affecting large groups of people.
How Do I Join a Class Action Lawsuit?
In fact, you do not have to do anything to join a class action lawsuit. Class members who qualify for the lawsuit are included unless they choose to opt-out. Thus you won’t have to take any action until the case settles and you receive a class notice describing how you can claim your share of the compensation.
As already mentioned, class members can opt-out and choose to pursue their lawsuit. For example, injured victims who have different injuries from the other class members, or lost more money than the other class members, may want to opt out of the class action.
Benefits of Joining a Class Action Lawsuit
There’s Strength in Numbers
In a class action, members stand stronger together and maximize their chances of winning the case rather than if just one consumer sued a particular company on his or her own. For example, if an app fails to warn you of a hidden fee, the company should be held accountable and you will get compensation. But you don’t have to hire a lawyer on your own and invest the time necessary to bring them to justice. With power in numbers, class actions make it feasible for consumers to come together to pursue justice.
No Out-of-Pocket Expenses
In class action lawsuits, lawyers typically do not charge any legal fees until they win the case and collect the settlement. When this happens, the legal costs will be divided between class members, making the case more affordable.
Greater Judicial Efficiency
Class action lawsuits reduce the number of cases clogging the court system. All plaintiffs need is one lawsuit, one court, and one single decision for all.
You Don’t Have to Go To Court!
In every class action lawsuit, there is a lead plaintiff or lead plaintiffs who represent the interests of the whole group. Due to their active participation, the rest of the members don’t have to go to court on every scheduled date or participate in the lawsuit to get compensation. A person might not be aware that they have a claim until they receive notification of a pending class action lawsuit.
No One Is Left Empty-Handed
When the class of plaintiffs wins the lawsuit, each participant receives some payment. A class action lawsuit assures that everyone involved in the class receives something, even if it is not an amount that fully covers damages.
How Is Money Divided in a Class Action Lawsuit?
Generally, the results of a class action are divided between the lead plaintiffs, class members, and lawyers who worked on the case. Usually, the lead plaintiff receives their percentage first.
Since the lawyers typically work on a contingency basis, they would also receive a percentage for their legal fees and related costs.
Finally, the rest of the settlement money in a class-action lawsuit is divided among the class members.
Contact a California Class Action Attorney Today
If you have questions about whether or not your case qualifies for a class action lawsuit, call the Margarian Law Firm at (818) 553-1000 to have your questions answered during a free consultation. We’re ready to listen to your story, evaluate the facts of your case, and help you decide what options are best for you.