Who can file a mass tort lawsuit?

Anyone who has been injured by a defective drug, dangerous medical device, or corporate negligence may be eligible to file a mass tort lawsuit. Common qualifying injuries include cancer, organ damage, neurological conditions, or other serious harm caused by a product. Cohen Hirsch LP offers free consultations to evaluate whether you qualify.

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

In a class action, all plaintiffs share a single settlement divided among them. In a mass tort, each plaintiff's case is evaluated individually based on their specific injuries, so compensation reflects the unique harm each person suffered. Mass torts are often consolidated into Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) for efficiency while preserving individual claims. Cohen Hirsch LP handles both mass tort and class action cases.

How much does it cost to hire a mass tort attorney at Cohen Hirsch LP?

Cohen Hirsch LP works on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing upfront and owe no attorney fees unless we win your case. Initial consultations are always free.

What is the statute of limitations for a mass tort lawsuit?

Statutes of limitations vary by state and case type, typically ranging from 2 to 4 years from the date of injury or discovery of harm. Some cases, like Camp Lejeune claims, have specific federal deadlines. It is important to contact an attorney as soon as possible to preserve your right to file.

Is Cohen Hirsch LP a women-led law firm?

Yes. Cohen Hirsch LP is a women-led plaintiff law firm founded and led by attorneys Andrea Cohen and Brooke Hirsch. The firm is based in Atlanta, Georgia, represents clients in all 50 states, is bilingual (English and Spanish), and is a member of the AAJ Leaders Forum and the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (GTLA).

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What Is a Mass Tort?

A mass tort is a civil action brought by many individuals who have been harmed by the same product, drug, or event. Unlike a class action — where all plaintiffs share a single settlement — each mass tort plaintiff's case is evaluated individually, so your compensation reflects your unique injuries and circumstances.

Mass torts are often consolidated into Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) for efficiency while preserving each person's individual claim. Cohen Hirsch LP handles both mass tort and class action cases on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing unless we win.

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Sexual Assault

What Happens If a Hospital Does Not Provide a SART Exam?

When a hospital skips a SART exam after a sexual assault, it isn't just a lapse in care - it's often a failure of a legal duty. Evidence is lost, cases are weakened, and survivors are left to carry the weight of a system that failed them. Here's what that failure actually means, and what you can do about it.

Mass Tort

Apple AirTag Stalking Lawsuits

Apple marketed AirTags as a convenient way to find lost items. Lawsuits now allege the company failed to build in adequate safeguards, allowing stalkers and abusive partners to use the devices to track people without their knowledge or consent.

Mass Tort

When a Tech Giant Pays $18 Billion, You Know the Harm Was Real

Find Out If You Qualify for Money from Facebook and Instagram. Meta agreed to pay roughly $18 billion to settle claims brought by 47 states. But that money goes to the states - not to families. Here's what that means for parents whose children were harmed by Facebook and Instagram.

Mass Tort

Class Action vs. Mass Tort: What's the Real Difference?

If you've been searching for answers about a potential lawsuit, you've probably come across both terms. They're not the same thing... and the difference could affect how much compensation you receive and how much say you have in your own case.

Sexual Assault

What Is a SART Exam and Why It Matters

A SART exam - Sexual Assault Response Team exam - is a specialized medical and forensic examination performed after a suspected sexual assault. The law firm Cohen Hirsch, LP explains when to seek a SART exam, why hospitals are legally required to offer them, and what happens when they don't.

Women's Health

When a Hidden Cancer Danger Meets an Everyday Surgery: What Every Woman Should Know About Power Morcellators

Power morcellators used during hysterectomy and fibroid removal can spread undetected uterine cancer throughout the abdomen and pelvis, worsening a woman's prognosis and upstaging a treatable cancer into a far deadlier one.

FDA

What Does "FDA Cleared" Mean? (hint: not much at all)

You've heard commercials describe products as "FDA cleared" — but what does that actually mean? Attorney Cohen Hirsch explains why the term can be misleading, and what consumers should know before trusting it.

Firefighter Foam AFFF

Firefighter Foam, AFFF, Linked to Cancers. Lawsuits Are Forming

Many firefighters are now suffering from various types of cancer due to the firefighting foam AFFF they used to extinguish jet fuel and petroleum fires. Cohen Hirsch is representing victims in lawsuits across the country.

Talc Baby Powder

J&J Talc Baby Powder Ovarian Cancer Lawsuits

Sixty trial lawyers gathered in Pensacola for a Johnson & Johnson Trial Package Bootcamp, including Cohen Hirsch attorneys Andrea Hirsch and Brooke Cohen, preparing for coordinated talc-ovarian cancer trials in 2024 and beyond.

TSA Sexual Assault

TSA Sexual Assault and Harassment

Cohen Hirsch attorneys Brooke Cohen and Andrea Hirsch represent a Metro Atlanta woman who filed a complaint against a TSA officer for alleged sexual harassment at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Hair Relaxers

Hair Relaxers and Health Dangers Affecting Women

Several companies are being sued after a National Institutes of Health study found that frequent users of chemical hair straightening products are more than twice as likely to develop uterine cancer. Cohen Hirsch is representing women affected by these dangerous products.

Sexual Assault

New Law for Sexual Assault Victims

Newly passed legislation allows people who were sexually abused as minors to file federal civil lawsuits without any statute of limitations, eliminating previous time constraints that often prevented survivors from seeking justice.

Women's Health

Women's Health Cases: Breast Mesh, Paragard IUD & J&J Talc Baby Powder

Many products designed or targeted towards women can lead to significant harm or even death. Cohen Hirsch is representing women harmed by breast mesh, Paragard IUD fractures, and Johnson & Johnson's talc baby powder.

CPAP & Bair Hugger

CPAP Machine & Bair Hugger Lawsuits

Millions of Philips CPAP, BiPAP, and ventilator machines have been recalled due to potentially carcinogenic chemicals. Separately, Bair Hugger surgical warming blankets have been linked to severe joint infections following orthopedic surgeries. Cohen Hirsch is representing victims of both.

Mass Tort

What is a Class Action Lawsuit or MDL?

Attorney Brooke Cohen of Cohen Hirsch, LP explains the difference between a class action lawsuit and multidistrict litigation (MDL) — two distinct legal approaches that are often confused — and how to determine which is right for your case.

Sexual Assault

Union for Reform Judaism Sexual Misconduct

Attorney Brooke Cohen of Cohen Hirsch, LP shares a personal response to the Union for Reform Judaism sexual misconduct investigation report, and explains why the firm is committed to representing victims of sexual assault at URJ programs and camps.

Paraquat

Parkinson's Disease Caused By Weed Killer Paraquat

A National Institutes of Health study found that people who used the herbicide Paraquat developed Parkinson's disease 2.5 times more often than non-users. Makers Syngenta and Chevron knew of the dangers as far back as 1969. Cohen Hirsch is representing victims.