Columbia, SC personal injury attorney Graham Newman talks about the types of claims that are good candidates for class certification. Class actions necessitate that questions of law and fact apply equally to every individual member of the class. For this reason, cases involving the application of contracts, such as insurance policies, are good examples of situations that are well-suited for class actions, as the terminology within these contracts is identical for all individuals who purchase that insurance policy.

Moreover, cases concerning the application of statutes or written laws and their impact on the citizenry can also be strong candidates for class actions. The key lies in ensuring that the critical questions can be answered consistently for each individual. When there is variability in how the laws apply to different individuals, it becomes significantly more difficult to certify a class action.