Distribution

Even when the months- or even years-long process of mass tort actions come to an end, the work isn’t done until the settlement proceeds have been properly distributed to all parties. The Universal Mass Torts team knows that each case is different and presents unique challenges in the distribution of funds.

At Universal Mass Torts, our job is to ensure an accurate allocation of settlement funds to appropriate parties, including:

• Plaintiffs
• Lienholders
• Law firms
• State or federal tax authorities
• Trusts

Each plaintiff in a mass torts case experiences different circumstances and is entitled to distribution of their claims in proportion to the harm they’ve endured. Part of the distribution process is the satisfaction of plaintiffs’ medical liens, which can be complex and labor-intensive. Assuring compliant and reliable payment processes for distributing funds in each case is Universal Mass Torts’s highest priority.

Because the timely distribution of settlement funds is paramount, it can be challenging for law firms to handle this process in-house. When firms take on this task themselves, they often find their support teams having to pull focus from firm operations to distribution administration. Universal Mass Torts knows that mistakes or oversights are more likely to occur when staff is stretched thin, and that is why we provide a team dedicated to the process. We are expertly positioned to issue payment to the individuals, organizations, and government authorities entitled to their respective portion of the settlement distribution.

In the administration of settlement distribution, our knowledgeable team prioritizes competence, discretion, and communication. We appreciate that some parties may have a sophisticated understanding of the distribution process. Quite often, the injured parties who have been waiting for settlement distribution for months or even years need to talk with someone who can respond with empathy and clear instruction. The Universal Mass Torts team treats each client with dignity and respect.

When the case is finalized, and it’s time to distribute the settlement to the entitled parties, you can rest easier knowing that Universal Mass Torts is here to carefully and efficiently oversee this complex but important final step.