A lawyer files a representative personal injury case before a judge, where the judge decides who qualifies for settlements related to the case in a Class Action Lawsuit. This decision typically features a set period relevant to the particular personal injury claim and limits the number of potential applicants.
Upon winning the class-action lawsuit, the defendant is required to establish a fund tasked with disbursing settlement payments to individuals who qualify. The defendant is also required to publicly announce the existence of the settlement fund via mainstream media. Anyone who qualifies for class action suit settlement needs only to prove their eligibility to receive a settlement payment via check or direct money transfer.