What Are Physical Injury Class Action Cases?

A class action law suit is when a group of people who have suffered similar harm join together to get compensation for harm done by the same company. This legal tool is often the most effective way to challenge powerful corporations or institutions that have caused widespread harm.

Common Types of Physical Injury Class Action Cases:

• Nursing Home Neglect: Cases where loved ones are harmed in unsafe conditions, proper care, or intentional neglect.

  • Active Litigation / MDLs:

    • Staffing Shortage Negligence Cases (chronic understaffing leading to falls, infections, malnutrition – active litigation)

    • Bedsores / Pressure Ulcers Lawsuits (caused by lack of mobility assistance – active litigation)

    • Medication Errors in Nursing Homes (wrong meds, overdoses, failure to monitor – active litigation)

  • Settled / Resolved:

    • Historic elder care facility neglect suits (various state-level settlements, some resolved with consent decrees)

• Elder Abuse: Exploitation targeting seniors, often in care facilities or by caretakers.

  • Active Litigation / MDLs:

    • Financial Exploitation Claims (theft, coercion, scams facilitated by caretakers – active litigation)

    • Physical & Emotional Abuse in Care Facilities (beatings, verbal abuse, isolation – active litigation)

    • Sexual Abuse in Nursing Homes (cases of resident assault – active litigation)

  • Settled / Resolved:

    • State Attorney General enforcement actions and facility shutdowns (historic cases, resolved)

• Institutional Abuse: Includes abuse in schools, religious institutions, or correctional facilities where individuals suffer harm from those entrusted with their care.

  • Active Litigation / MDLs:

    • LDS Church Abuse Litigation (sexual abuse claims, cover-up allegations – active litigation)

    • Catholic Church Abuse Cases (nationwide diocesan bankruptcies & settlements – active litigation)

    • Boy Scouts of America Abuse Cases (trust fund payouts ongoing – active claims)

    • Juvenile Detention Center Abuse (mistreatment, violence, sexual assault – active litigation)

    • Boarding Schools / Private Institutions (historic & current abuse suits – active litigation)

  • Settled / Resolved:

    • Many Catholic dioceses with bankruptcy settlement trusts already established

    • Boy Scouts of America trust fund distributing claims (partially resolved, partially ongoing)

• Physical Assault Cases: Circumstances where institutions failed to prevent or properly respond to physical harm.

  • Active Litigation / MDLs:

    • Campus Sexual Assault Cases (universities mishandling Title IX claims – active litigation)

    • Workplace Assault & Harassment (corporations failing to protect employees – active litigation)

    • Correctional Facility Assaults (failure to protect inmates from violence – active litigation)

    • Rideshare Assault Cases (Uber, Lyft – sexual assault/physical assault claims – active litigation)

    • Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVA) (car, truck, and motorcycle crashes – individual claims, marketed as high-volume intake)

  • Settled / Resolved:

    • Sports & Athletic Program Abuse (e.g., USA Gymnastics – Larry Nassar, team doctor abuse cases – resolved settlements, with new claims still emerging)

Minor Abuse / Inappropriate Grooming:

• Active Litigation / MDLs:

  • Roblox (child exploitation, grooming, and abuse cases – active litigation)

  • Social Media Harm Cases (Meta, TikTok, Instagram – addiction, self-harm, youth exploitation – active MDL)

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Financial Distress:

• Active Litigation / Claims:

  • SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) Appeals & Denials (systemic wrongful denials, delays – active litigation & representation focus)

• Settled / Resolved:

  • Historic SSA consent decrees & regional class actions (partially resolved, systemic issues remain)

Why These Cases Matter

1 in 10 seniors experience some form of elder abuse, but are very rarely reported. In nursing homes, residents face increased risks of malnutrition, bedsores, and physical violence when facilities cut corners to save costs.By joining a class action, survivors and families send a powerful message—that neglect and abuse will not go unchallenged. These lawsuits can result in significant settlements or verdicts, and push for changes that protect the voiceless masses in the future.

How to Get Started with HAL

Taking action is simple and confidential. Our process is designed to give you peace of mind and ensure your case gets the attention it deserves.

1. Complete the Free Case Evaluation Form

Fill out the secure form on this page with your contact details and a brief description of the case.

2. Case Intake by Phone

Within 24 hours, one of our intake specialists will call you to gather details and answer initial questions.

3. Attorney Review & Case Placement

Your information is reviewed by qualified attorneys who determine next steps and whether you qualify for a class action case.

4. Stay Informed

We keep you updated throughout the process so you understand what’s happening every step of the way.

Note: There is no cost to submit your information or to be connected with a lawyer.