The Process
How the review process works
A clear, transparent path from a 60-second questionnaire to speaking with an independent law firm. Free, confidential, no obligation.
Check if you may qualify
Answer a short set of questions on the litigation page. It takes about 60 seconds and there is no cost or obligation.
Speak with a case specialist
If your answers meet initial criteria, a case specialist will call to confirm the details. The call is free and private.
A law firm reviews your claim
An independent, participating law firm reviews your information and explains your options. They work on a contingency basis.
Deadlines matter
Every claim has a filing deadline, called a statute of limitations. These deadlines vary by state and injury, and can be as short as one to two years from diagnosis or discovery.
Waiting can permanently bar a claim, even when the injury is clearly related to the product.
What to have ready
You do not need to gather anything to start. The specialist can help you find whatever is missing. If you have some of these details ready, things move faster:
- ✓Approximate dates you used the product or received the treatment
- ✓Date and type of diagnosis or injury
- ✓Name of the prescribing doctor, clinic, or hospital
- ✓Product or brand name (and lot number, if you have it)
- ✓A phone number and email where a case specialist can reach you
If the injured person has passed away, a surviving spouse, adult child, or the personal representative of the estate can start the review on their behalf.
What a case review costs
$0
The case review is free. Participating law firms work on a contingency basis. The firm advances all case costs (medical record retrieval, expert reviews, filing fees) and only gets paid a percentage if compensation is recovered.
If no compensation is recovered, you owe nothing. Not the fee, and not the costs.
Filing does not affect your care
A product liability claim does not change your treatment plan and does not affect your health insurance coverage. Do not stop or change any medication without talking to your doctor.
What we are and what we are not
LegalWisdom is a legal advertising service. We are not a law firm and we do not give legal or medical advice. An attorney-client relationship only exists once you sign directly with a law firm.
Eligibility
Who a case review is for
Eligibility depends on the specific litigation. In general:
You may qualify if
- ✓You (or a family member) used the product or received the treatment
- ✓You were diagnosed with, or experienced, a related injury
- ✓The diagnosis or injury happened within the window that specific litigation covers
- ✓You have not already settled a claim for the same injury
This is probably not for you if
- ✕The injury occurred before the product was on the market
- ✕You are already represented by an attorney for this matter
- ✕You are looking for medical advice. Please talk to your doctor first.
- ✕You are outside the United States (participating firms represent U.S. claimants)
Common Questions
What people usually want to know
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Do I need to stop taking my medication?+
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Before we contact you
What you can count on
Scam Prevention
We will never ask for payment, bank details, or your Social Security number over the phone. If in doubt, contact us to verify a call.
TCPA & Privacy
By submitting a case review, you authorize a specialist to contact you by phone, text, or email, including automated technology. Reply STOP to opt out. We do not sell your information.
Se Habla Español
Spanish-speaking case specialists are available. Submit a case review in English and let the specialist know you prefer Spanish when they call.
Did you receive a call from a case specialist?
If you recently completed a case review request on one of our litigation pages, a case specialist may call you, sometimes from a number you do not recognize. They will ask about your medical history, dates of use, and how to reach you. Nothing more.
We will never ask for payment, bank details, or your Social Security number during that call. Unsure? Contact us and we will verify it for you.
Attorney Advertising
LegalWisdom is a legal advertising service, not a law firm. This website is designed for general information only and does not constitute legal or medical advice. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Cases are handled by independent, participating law firms; LegalWisdom may receive a marketing fee from those firms for qualified case referrals. Services are not available in all states.