Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

In a tobacco lawsuit, you can seek economic damages for medical expenses and lost wages, non-economic damages for pain and suffering, and punitive damages to hold tobacco companies accountable for their actions.

Yes, immediate family members can seek compensation by filing a wrongful death claim if their loved one died due to tobacco use.

The settlement was meant to cover the lifesaving tobacco cessation programs in the states not just when the agreement was signed, but through payments made every year by the tobacco companies for as long as they continue to sell cigarettes, due to the death and disease caused by their products.

In that settlement, cigarette companies were required to avert over $246 billion in cigarette advertising and marketing by forbidding the targeting of youth and the use of certain media such as cartoons. A portion of the settlement money was set aside for preventative and cessation program use.

Although the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (1998) is the largest multi-state settlement involving a group of tobacco companies in the history of the US, the largest single defendant case remains at $150 billion from an individual burn victim lawsuit in Texas.

To successfully pursue a tobacco lawsuit, you need to gather comprehensive evidence such as medical and treatment records, diagnosis reports, proof of your tobacco use history, purchase receipts, and expert testimony. Each piece of evidence will strengthen your case against tobacco companies.

Marketing campaigns have significantly contributed to tobacco addiction by employing tactics like price discounts, appealing flavors, and celebrity endorsements, which particularly target younger audiences and drive up smoking rates. This strategic, malicious approach has made smoking more attractive and accessible, facilitating the cycle of addiction.

Big Tobacco companies utilize experienced legal teams and expert witnesses to mitigate legal risks and shift accountability away from themselves. This strategic defense is aimed at minimizing the impact of lawsuits related to the harm caused by their products.