In nearly all cases, the individuals in the Patient Class are persons with disabilities who already receive or will in the future receive public benefits like Social Security and Medicaid. These benefits often impose limits for eligibility and receiving a large sum of money from this settlement could impact the individual’s eligibility. Special Needs Trusts and Preservation Trusts are financial instruments that can protect the assets and resources of an individual with a disability. Attorney Michele Fuller is an expert in disability law and will work with each member of the Patient Class to ensure that they or their parents or guardians select the appropriate award distribution to minimize the impact on their eligibility to receive important public benefits.

After a class member or their parent/guardian has visited our website and confirmed their contact information, Attorney Michele Fuller and her team will be reaching out to schedule a consultation schedule with you. We will also provide information on our website to help the families and guardians understand the options. You can always send Attorney Fuller and her team a message at patient@HawthornClassAction.com.