Victims are filing Galaxy Gas compensation claims after they or a loved one experienced severe losses due to nitrous oxide use. Many young people have suffered nerve damage, brain damage, spinal cord damage, paralysis, cold burns, suffocation, and even sudden death after using Galaxy Gas recreationally.
People hurt by Galaxy Gas believe they were misled to think the original and flavored nitrous oxide products sold by the company were harmless and safe for recreational use. They have now discovered that Galaxy Gas can be a dangerous and potentially lethal drug. As such, some victims are filing for settlements due to the impacts Galaxy Gas has had on their lives.
This guide explains how to file a Galaxy Gas compensation claim, who may qualify for a settlement, and how payments are made. This page also describes what kinds of evidence someone needs to support their claim, how payments are calculated, and the role of an attorney (if they choose to hire one).
About the Galaxy Gas Compensation Claims
4 Steps to File a Galaxy Gas Compensation Claim
Who Is Eligible to Receive Compensation From a Galaxy Gas Claim
What Proof Do I Need to Strengthen My Galaxy Gas Claim
How Will Galaxy Gas Users Receive Compensation for Claims
How Long Will It Take to Receive Compensation
How Will Galaxy Gas Settlements Be Distributed
How Much Money Will I Receive From a Galaxy Gas Payout
Hiring a Galaxy Gas Lawyer to Submit Your Claim for Compensation
Get a Free Case Review to Learn More About Claims and Compensation
4 Steps to File a Galaxy Gas Compensation Claim
People injured by Galaxy Gas may receive compensation for their losses by filing a personal injury lawsuit. Additionally, surviving family members may sue if their close relative (e.g., a spouse or child) died after using Galaxy Gas or was killed in an accident by someone who was high on nitrous oxide.
Here are the four steps to sue those who made or sold Galaxy Gas:
- Submit an online case evaluation or intake form to a lawyer who handles Galaxy Gas lawsuits.
- Speak with the lawyer or their team to discuss your concerns and determine if you may qualify for a Galaxy Gas settlement.
- Work with your attorney to find proof that Galaxy Gas’s makers, distributors, or sellers are responsible for what happened to you.
- You and your lawyer collaborate to write and file the legal complaint against Galaxy Gas for your injuries or your loved one’s death.
The lawyer may file an individual Galaxy Gas claim on your behalf in state court, or they may help you join a class action or group lawsuit. In the Galaxy Gas cases, many people have been harmed by the same product in a similar way, so these lawsuits may become what is referred to as a mass tort, which means these lawsuits could become a type of group lawsuit called a multidistrict litigation.
Your attorney can help you through all stages of each process, regardless of whether you participate in an individual or group case. The lawyer can also explain what to expect as you move through the court system, guide settlement talks, file court documents, and represent you in court proceedings.
Who Is Eligible to Receive Compensation From a Galaxy Gas Claim
People who were hurt or whose loved ones died after using Galaxy Gas recreationally may be able to request compensation. Here are some of the Galaxy Gas-related injuries that people are suing about:
- Asphyxiation (inability to breathe)
- B12 deficiency
- Blood clots
- Frostbite or cold burns
- Impaired bowel or bladder function
- Loss of consciousness (passing out)
- Numbness or tingling
- Heart palpitations (heart beating too fast or irregularly)
- Paralysis
- Psychiatric symptoms (e.g., delusions, hallucinations, paranoia, depression, symptoms of schizophrenia)
Surviving loved ones may also file wrongful death claims if their spouse, child, parent, or close relative died after using Galaxy Gas. Dozens of parents, spouses, and family members have also filed suit because drivers who were under the influence of Galaxy Gas caused a crash that killed their loved ones.
What Proof Do I Need to Strengthen My Galaxy Gas Claim
To have a chance of winning your Galaxy Gas claim, you will need to have enough evidence to support your request for damages. You will need to show how the long-term side effects of nitrous oxide have impacted your life. The following are some of the materials that may be helpful to include:
- Proof that you bought Galaxy Gas (e.g., receipts, order confirmations, proofs of purchase)
- Proof that you used Galaxy Gas (e.g., product packages, canisters, chargers, balloons, photographs, videos, texts)
- Medical records showing you were injured by Galaxy Gas (e.g., emergency room visit summaries, urgent care records, medical documents)
- Evidence of how Galaxy Gas and your injuries impacted your life (e.g., social media posts, testimony from loved ones, text messages, therapy bills, and inpatient or outpatient treatment)
If you are filing a wrongful death claim, you may also want copies of your loved one’s death certificate, which will show the cause of death. High-quality evidence showing the connection between Galaxy Gas and what happened to you will help strengthen your legal arguments. You may also collect evidence of overdose or poisoning from Galaxy Gas.
Why Might Galaxy Gas Have to Compensate Victims?
Many people think Galaxy Gas is knowingly designing their nitrous oxide canisters and accessories to be used recreationally. The youthful packaging, teen-driven flavors, and availability at places that sell other drugs (like convenience stores and smoke shops) all seem to indicate that Galaxy Gas knows its products are being misused and does little to prevent this misuse. The FDA has even issued warnings about using Galaxy Gas.
People also say the company is profiting from social media hype and not doing enough to warn people about the dangers of recreational nitrous oxide use. Lawsuits filed against Galaxy Gas say the company is negligent and should be held responsible for the many harms it has caused. If the company is found to have been negligent and engaged in nefarious marketing practices, it will have to pay money to the people it harmed.
How Will Galaxy Gas Users Receive Compensation for Claims
If Galaxy Gas victims win their claim, they may receive their compensation based on the terms outlined in the settlement agreement or court order. The payments may be directly deposited into the person’s account, or they may get a check in the mail. Typically, these payments would occur after the parties calculate and pay administrative and legal fees.
People who file an individual lawsuit may get their damages award directly from Galaxy Gas or from a court-approved third party that pays out these claims on behalf of Galaxy Gas. In group and class action cases, the court may appoint an administrator or law firm to make and oversee payments to victims.
How Long Will It Take to Receive Compensation
Once the parties resolve the Galaxy Gas lawsuit, they may get their compensation check several months later. The exact timeline of a civil lawsuit depends on several factors, including the status of similar lawsuits, how long it takes for the court to approve the payout terms, and (for group lawsuits) how quickly each individual claim is processed.
Moreover, the way the payout is made can change the timeline. For example, direct deposits may take much less time to reach the victim. In contrast, it may take much longer for the person to receive it in the mail and deposit it into their account. Having evidence-backed legal claims and filing them on time can increase the chances of Galaxy Gas victims receiving a payout.
How Will Galaxy Gas Settlements Be Distributed
Galaxy Gas settlements will be paid out based on the agreement between the lawyers, judges, plaintiffs, and defendants. The courts may also issue an order regarding payments. The amount that each person receives depends on several factors, including the type and severity of their losses and the strength of the evidence they had to support their claim. For group lawsuits, like a multidistrict litigation, the number of claimants in the group or class may also impact how payments are made to each victim.
Commonly, the fund would first be used to pay administrative, legal, and other fees that need to be paid. This includes agreed-upon contingency payments to cover the attorneys’ services in representing victims. The timing and amount of payments will be explained to them and agreed upon before funds are distributed, so they should know what to expect in their situation.
How Much Money Will I Receive From a Galaxy Gas Payout
Not everyone who files a Galaxy Gas claim will be awarded compensation. However, some people with strong cases against Galaxy Gas and who win their lawsuits may receive up to $50,000 to $250,000 or more in damages. That said, these amounts are not guaranteed.
Each settlement will be based on the injuries that the victim suffered. People with severe or irreversible losses or whose loved one died may get a higher settlement than those who experienced minor injuries. Personal injury attorneys can talk to victims who were harmed by Galaxy Gas products and help them understand what they might receive if they file and win their lawsuit.
Hiring a Galaxy Gas Lawyer to Submit Your Claim for Compensation
Galaxy Gas victims may benefit from working with an attorney to help them pursue compensation from the stores and manufacturers that caused their losses. Lawyers can help victims by locating and requesting evidence that can be used to prove they qualify for a settlement. Attorneys can also prepare and file necessary legal documents (like motions and the complaint) to start the lawsuit and move it forward. Lawyers are also trained to handle these cases, which helps to limit the errors and delays during the legal process.
Cost is a common concern that victims may have when thinking about hiring a lawyer. King Law is mindful of the emotional and financial strain a lawsuit may put on victims. To ease victims’ minds, we work on a contingency basis. In this framework, the victim would not have to pay us any upfront funds to handle the case, and we would only receive money if we win the victim’s case. This structure allows victims to access legal services without worrying about how they will afford them.
Get a Free Case Review to Learn More About Claims and Compensation
The first step in determining if you qualify for compensation is to get a free case evaluation from a seasoned attorney who handles Galaxy Gas cases. During the case evaluation, you can tell your legal team exactly what happened and how the events impacted you. Then, the lawyer would use their legal knowledge to determine if they think filing a nitrous oxide claim is in your best interests.
King Law does not charge victims anything to provide case reviews, and you do not need to pay us any upfront legal fees to hire us. Understanding your legal rights against Galaxy Gas is entirely risk-free. All you have to do is call 585.496.2648 or submit an online contact form, and we will guide you through the rest of the process.
How King Law Can Help You Pursue Claims and Compensation
King Law is here to help you seek compensation for the nerve damage, brain injuries, frostbite, or other losses that Galaxy Gas has caused you. We have vast experience fighting for victims who have been harmed by dangerous drugs and products.
We understand what is at stake, and we have the technical knowledge to see your case through from start to finish. King Law will not charge you upfront legal fees to help you, and it costs you nothing to talk to us for a case review.