In the latest update on hernia mesh class action, it’s evident that the litigation has reached a substantial scale. As of September 2023, the MDL for Bard hernia mesh cases has surpassed a staggering 20,000 cases. While this figure represents a significant milestone, it also highlights the complexity and magnitude of the legal challenges involved in managing such a massive volume of claims.
One critical aspect in mass tort cases like this is ensuring that all plaintiffs, who are often spread across different jurisdictions, are actively engaged in the litigation process. This is particularly important as bellwether trials, such as the upcoming Stinson v. Davol, Inc., et al. trial scheduled for October 16, 2023, play a pivotal role in shaping the overall outcome of the litigation.
Law firms handling mass tort cases like the Bard hernia mesh class action can face significant challenges when it comes to identifying, locating, and maintaining communication with all their clients. This is where Lawyer’s Liaison, a company specializing in locating missing or unresponsive clients, can provide invaluable assistance.
Here’s how Lawyer’s Liaison will help in a case like this:
Client Outreach and Engagement: With thousands of plaintiffs involved, keeping them informed about the progress of their cases, court dates, and their legal rights can be a daunting task. Lawyer’s Liaison can facilitate communication between law firms and clients, ensuring that clients stay present and involved with their law firm for important events like the bellwether trials.
Locating Missing Clients: In a MDL with thousands of plaintiffs, it’s not uncommon for some clients to become unresponsive or difficult to reach. Lawyer’s Liaison’s expertise in tracking down missing clients can be pivotal in ensuring that every plaintiff is present in the legal process. But Lawyer’s Liaison doesn’t stop there. Lawyers Liaison identifies your client’s personality profile and then provides the communication tools necessary to keep your client engaged throughout the lengthy MDL process. People like to do business with people they trust and like. In order to be more trustworthy and likable in the eyes of your client, you must speak their language on a subconscious level. This is the service we provide. We help Mass Tort Law Firms understand and put into practice the art of communication base on your client’s personality profile. If the attorney or case manager is a Stable/Analytical personality and your client is an Ego/ Expressive personality, your client may not get a warm and fuzzy feeling that leads to trust and loyalty unless you adjust your communication technique to gel with theirs. Ego/ Expressives are more needy that Stable/ Analyticals. Therefore, they need to “feel” like you care about them and their needs. They need more follow-up than most clients. Even if there’s no update, a call just to say “hello, how are you feeling” or “just wanted to let you know we’re diligently working your case and as soon as we have news to report, we’ll call you immediately” goes a long way in keeping this client satisfied and “feeling” like you genuinely care about them and their family. They will stay loyal and present throughout the lengthy MDL process.
Timely Responses: Bellwether trials often set the tone for the entire litigation. Having unresponsive clients can lead to delays and negatively impact the overall outcome. Lawyer’s Liaison helps ensure that clients are responsive and can participate effectively in these critical trials.
In conclusion, the Bard hernia mesh class action, with its 20,000+ cases and upcoming bellwether trials, underscores the need for efficient client management in mass tort litigation. Lawyer’s Liaison’s services are a valuable resource for law firms, enabling them to locate and engage missing or unresponsive clients, ultimately contributing to a more successful and streamlined legal process for all plaintiffs involved in cases of this magnitude.
Lawyers Liaison will become an extension of your law firm allowing your team to focus on critical case issues instead of wasting valuable time tracking down missing and unresponsive clients. We handle that for you quickly and efficiently.
When we find your clients, they stay found.
