Asked all the time. Answered honestly.

A free service that tracks every major mass tort and class action, explains each one in plain English, and checks whether your situation may qualify. When a case may fit and you want to pursue it, we introduce you to an independent law firm experienced in that exact litigation.

No. We don't give legal advice, we don't represent you, and checking a claim doesn't create an attorney–client relationship. Legal services come from independent firms, on terms you agree with them directly.

It's free, and the business model is simple: when someone we introduce retains a firm, the firm pays us for the introduction. You never pay Watchdog anything. That model only works if our screening is honest — firms want genuinely qualified claimants — so the incentives line up with giving you a straight answer.

Both let many people harmed by the same thing pursue compensation. A class action bundles everyone into one case; a mass tort keeps individual cases that are coordinated together. For you, the practical difference shows up in process — either way, checking eligibility works the same.

It means your answers fit the screening pattern attorneys are focused on for that case — closely enough that a professional review makes sense. It is not a legal opinion, and it doesn't guarantee compensation or that a firm will take the case. Whether any claim succeeds depends on its individual facts.

We tell you plainly and explain which criterion didn't fit. Criteria evolve as cases develop, and new cases open all the time — you can ask us to keep watching and we'll flag anything that may fit your situation later.

No — the check uses your answers alone. Records come later, if you move forward, and the legal team helps you gather them. Not having paperwork handy should never stop you from checking.

About two minutes. Each case asks only its own relevant questions — typically five to eight — and if an answer clearly rules the case out, we stop rather than making you finish a long form.

They're used to check your claim and for nothing else. We don't sell them, use them for marketing, or share them with anyone unless you explicitly request a case review — then they go to the one firm reviewing your case.

No. Your contact information is collected only if you request a review, goes only to the firm doing that review, and is never added to marketing lists.

Yes. You can review, correct, or delete your information at any time — just ask, or use your account page if you created one.

A case specialist or attorney from the firm handling that litigation typically reaches out within a few business days. The consultation is free. They'll ask about your situation in more detail, explain your options, and tell you honestly whether they can take the case.

Firms in these cases almost always work on contingency: they're paid an agreed percentage of any recovery, and nothing if there isn't one. The percentage and terms are set out in a written agreement before anything begins — read it, and ask questions until it's clear.

Never. The introduction is an option, not a commitment. You can decline, get a second opinion, or hire any lawyer you like.

Yes — every legal claim has filing deadlines that vary by state and circumstance. Where a case page mentions timing, it comes from public records. The safe move is simply not to wait: checking takes two minutes and keeps your options open.