Frequently Asked Questions

You may have a case if you took a medication or used a medical device that caused unexpected serious injury, and the manufacturer failed to adequately warn about the risks. Contact us for a free case evaluation — our attorneys will review your situation and advise you on whether you may have a viable claim.

It means you pay nothing upfront. Our attorneys only collect a fee if they successfully recover compensation for you. If there is no recovery, you owe nothing. This ensures that anyone can pursue a legitimate claim regardless of their financial situation.

Every state has a statute of limitations — a deadline for filing a lawsuit. These vary by state and by the type of claim, typically ranging from 1 to 6 years from the date of injury or the date you discovered (or should have discovered) the injury. Contact us as soon as possible to ensure your claim is evaluated before any deadline passes. For broader legal resources in the Pacific Northwest, see Legacy Northwest.

Compensation in drug and device cases may include medical expenses (past and future), lost wages, pain and suffering, loss of quality of life, and in some cases punitive damages designed to punish the manufacturer for negligent conduct. The specific amount depends on the severity of your injuries and the strength of the evidence.

Yes. The Propecia (finasteride) MDL is active with no global settlement. Merck continues to contest claims. New claims are still being accepted for individuals who experienced persistent sexual dysfunction, depression, or other significant side effects. See our Propecia lawsuit page for details.

If the global settlement has been finalized, it may be too late to file a new claim for that specific drug. However, contact us to discuss — some settlements have provisions for late-filed claims, and the statute of limitations varies by state.

The process begins with a free case evaluation, followed by a medical records review by our attorneys. If your case qualifies, you sign a contingency agreement and your claim is filed. See our Propecia page for a detailed step-by-step guide to the filing process.

You have several options besides litigation: reporting to the FDA via MedWatch, contacting the drug manufacturer directly, filing a state attorney general complaint, or connecting with advocacy organizations like the PFS Foundation. These alternatives can create records and drive regulatory change even without a personal lawsuit. See our cases page for more details.

In a mass tort, each plaintiff retains an individual claim with individualized damages — your case is valued based on your specific injuries. In a class action, all members share a single outcome. Most dangerous drug cases, including Propecia, proceed as mass torts (MDLs) because injuries and damages vary significantly between plaintiffs.