A standardized questionnaire an injured claimant completes in a mass tort or other multi-plaintiff case.

"Standardized" means everyone is asked for roughly the same information so lawyers and the court can compare claims efficiently. "Questionnaire" means it is more than a casual intake form: it often asks for detailed facts about exposure, medical history, treatment, lost wages, and claimed injuries, and may require records or signed authorizations. "Injured claimant" matters because the answers are usually tied to one person's specific damages and background, even when many people are suing over the same product or event. And "mass tort or other multi-plaintiff case" matters because these forms are commonly used instead of taking early depositions from hundreds or thousands of people.

Practically, a plaintiff fact sheet can shape the value and survival of a claim. If answers are incomplete, rushed, or inconsistent with medical records, the defense may argue the claim is weak, exaggerated, or not credible. In some cases, failing to submit it on time can lead to sanctions or even dismissal. That makes accuracy just as important as speed.

For Maryland claimants, a plaintiff fact sheet does not replace filing a lawsuit before the state's general three-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. Waiting too long while gathering records from places like NIH or a large defense-contractor health plan can create a serious deadline problem. Review every answer carefully, because once submitted, the form can function like sworn discovery.