There are several people such as other out of state lawyers issuing incorrect statements regarding class actions surrounding the Hepatitis C outbreak at Rockingham County’s Exeter Hospital in Exeter, New Hampshire.
First, McGrath Law Firm can represent you individually if you do not prefer to join the class. It is up to you. It is an “opt in” class. Thus, there is no requirement for you to join the class and McGrath Law Firm is happy to represent you individually with a medical malpractice case.
Second, in New Hampshire class actions are governed by Superior Court Rule and each individual will be compensated individually based on their medical condition, age and other factors. It is not a “lump sum” of money that is divided up equally between the class action, as in federal class actions or out of state matters. The final verdict or settlement agreement is calculated for each named individual who is part of the class action. In New Hampshire, each individual who is part of the class action gets recognized individually and compensated individually.
Third, the class action saves the client money because they combine resources to save expenses, etc. Thus, the client ends up with more compensation in their pocket for their pain and suffering.
Finally, class actions such as this are often faster and result in quicker justice for the victims. Exeter Hospital does not want you to join the class action or to have a lawyer, but you need one. Whether you are negative, positive, or facing the risk and simply don’t know yet.
We know class actions are not the choice for everyone. Not only can Attorney McGrath represent you in the class action, but because we are intimately familiar with the details, we can easily represent you individually if that is the route you want to go. McGrath Law Firm, PA has extensive experience with medical malpractice cases.
Have you or someone you know been affected by the Hepatitis C outbreak at Exeter Hospital? Do you want to know your legal rights? Call Attorney Peter G. McGrath at (603) 224-7111 or visit www.mcgrathlawfirm.com to learn about your legal rights!! We get results!!!