TortRule explains drug and medical device lawsuits, injury settlements and workplace claims in plain English, so you can tell what is real, what you may qualify for and what to do next.
Why we started TortRule
When a drug recall or a big injury verdict hits the news, search results fill up fast. Many pages repeat rumors, quote payout figures nobody has approved, or push readers toward a sign-up form before explaining anything. People who are sick, hurt or out of work deserve better than that.
TortRule exists to give you the facts first: what a lawsuit is actually about, what stage it has reached, whether any money has been approved, and how claims work when they open.
What we cover
- Drugs & Medical Devices: mass tort lawsuits over medications, implants and devices, including multidistrict litigation (MDL) status and settlement programs.
- Injury & Accident Settlements: how car accident, slip and fall and other injury claims are valued, how long they take and how settlement money is taxed.
- Employment & Workers’ Rights: workers’ comp settlement charts, wage and overtime cases, layoff and discrimination claims.
How we work
Every article starts from primary records: court dockets and orders, official settlement administrator websites, and federal or state agency pages such as the FDA, the Department of Justice, the FTC and state workers’ compensation boards. If we cannot confirm a case, a deadline or a payout amount from an official source, we say so plainly instead of guessing.
Each page shows when it was last updated and what changed. Our full process is on the Editorial Policy page, and you can report a mistake through our Corrections page.
Who writes TortRule
Our guides are written by Wren Halloway and edited by the TortRule editorial team. We are researchers and writers, not a law firm. We do not represent anyone, we do not take cases and we do not sell your information to lawyers.
What TortRule is not
TortRule is an independent information website. Nothing here is legal, medical or financial advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. For advice about your own situation, speak with a licensed attorney in your state or the agency that handles your claim. Read our full Disclaimer.
Get in touch
Questions, tips or corrections are welcome. Visit our Contact page to send us an email.