A mass tort is defined as a civil action involving many plaintiffs who bring a lawsuit against one or more corporate defendants in federal or state court.
Mass tort cases often involve exposure to chemical or other dangerous elements. Plaintiffs in Fairfax County, Virginia may have been exposed from pharmaceuticals, such as unsafe drugs, from poorly designed or produced products, or by companies negligently releasing toxins into the environment.
The victim of a mass tort in or around Fairfax County, Virginia may have been injured at home or work. Asbestos is an example of a common cause of mass tort litigation.
The AAJ is committed to promoting a fair and effective civil justice system while supporting the work of attorneys representing plaintiffs.
Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) of the Fairfax Bar Association - For more than 20 years, the Fairfax Bar Association has sponsored a non-profit Lawyer Referral Service that helps individuals and businesses find a qualified attorney in Fairfax County, Northern Virginia County, Prince William (Manassas) County, Loudoun County, and Stafford County, VA. Each year, the staff takes more than 10,000 calls and makes more than 3,000 referrals to individuals and businesses searching for a local attorney.