Pattern Data FAQs

Answers to common questions about how Pattern Data works, who uses it, and what to expect.

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General Platform

What is Pattern Data?

Pattern Data is an AI-powered case evaluation platform built specifically for mass tort litigation. It helps law firms and settlement administrators screen, develop, and settle entire case inventories at scale. The platform evaluates every claimant against the same litigation-specific criteria, identifies documentation gaps, and carries structured data forward through each stage of litigation without re-review.

How does Pattern Data differ from other legal tech solutions?

Most legal technology is built around the individual case. Pattern is built around the docket.

Every case in a firm's inventory is evaluated against the same litigation-specific criteria, scored consistently, and connected to the cases around it. That gives firms inventory-level visibility. They can see where every case stands, what's missing, and how the docket as a whole aligns with settlement requirements.

That distinction matters most at scale. When a firm is managing thousands of claimants across an MDL, the question isn't whether a single case is well-documented. It's whether the inventory is ready and what it will take to get there. Pattern is the only platform built to answer that question.

What types of law firms use Pattern Data?
Pattern Data is used by plaintiff law firms, defense firms, settlement administrators, and special masters. Each audience uses the platform differently. Plaintiff firms typically use it to gain visibility into their inventory and prepare for settlement, while administrators use it to apply eligibility and allocation logic consistently across large claimant populations. Pattern has been court-appointed in major mass tort settlement programs.

Technical & Implementation

How long does it take to get started with Pattern Data?

Pattern Data is designed for rapid deployment and immediate impact. While implementation timelines can vary based on your firm’s specific case volume and criteria complexity, our platform facilitates bulk case and record transfers and can begin providing actionable insights within days of setup. Our dedicated team works closely with your firm to configure the platform to your specific litigation and matter-related criteria.

What file formats does Pattern Data accept?

Pattern Data efficiently processes raw, unstructured documents, including various medical records and other standard legal documents in formats like PDFs, Docx, PNGs, etc. Our platform supports both individual file uploads and bulk imports from cloud storage systems, further streamlined by our open API and drag-and-drop capabilities. 

How accurate is the AI analysis?
Our AI-powered platform is designed to provide highly reliable results, utilizing a Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) approach and Large Language Models (LLMs) to streamline the review process. Our human-in-the-loop workflow ensures that case reviewers validate AI-aggregated findings, maintaining high quality and accuracy while dramatically accelerating case preparation.

Security & Compliance

How secure is my data with Pattern Data?

At Pattern Data, data security is foundational to our platform design and operations. We ensure the highest level of protection through: 

  • Industry-standard TLS encryption for all data transmissions. 
  • Storage of protected healthcare data in secure, HIPAA-compliant environments. 
  • Robust multi-factor authentication and stringent access controls. 
  • Continuous security training for all personnel.
  • Adherence to SOC 2 compliance and regular, comprehensive security audits.
Is Pattern Data HIPAA compliant?

Absolutely. Pattern Data is fully HIPAA compliant, recognizing the sensitive nature of medical records critical to mass tort litigation. We have implemented comprehensive safeguards and strict protocols to protect all patient information throughout the entire data collection, review and analysis process. 

Pricing & Business Model

How is Pattern Data priced?

Pattern Data operates on a transparent, transactional pricing model with fees based on case volume and specific services your firm utilizes, such as case analysis, settlement award allocation, and settlement packet generation. Our model offers substantial cost savings, typically reducing case review fees by up to 5x compared to traditional review methods. We collaborate with each firm to develop a tailored pricing structure that aligns with their caseload and budget, ensuring maximum value.

What's the ROI of using Pattern Data?

Firms leveraging Pattern Data consistently achieve a strong return on investment through significant cost savings, accelerated case processing and enhanced settlement outcomes. 

Capabilities & Features

What can Pattern Data help me with during case intake?

During intake and screening, Pattern evaluates cases against foundational litigation criteria, confirming product use or exposure, identifying qualifying injuries, and flagging missing documentation. Firms get objective case-level scores and a clear view of where their inventory stands from the start, before resources are invested in cases that won't hold up.

How does Pattern Data handle changing settlement criteria?

Pattern Data is uniquely built to adapt to “shifting goal posts” often seen in mass tort litigation. When litigation criteria, injury definitions, or legal requirements evolve, our platform dynamically adjusts to these changing requirements. That includes automated recalculations of valuations and the generation of updated, export-ready data and reports, entirely eliminating the need for costly rework.

Can Pattern Data integrate with my existing case management system?

Yes, Pattern Data is designed for seamless integration with your existing case management systems and workflows. We offer API capabilities and customizable scripts, allowing for automated actions and flexible settings that optimize your current processes while significantly enhancing overall efficiency. 

Settlement & Claims Processing

How does Pattern Data help with settlement preparation?

Pattern Data significantly streamlines and automates settlement preparation, helps firms secure faster and reduce last-minute issues. Our platform achieves this by: 

  • Organizing and categorizing case data with precision, ensuring every case meets settlement criteria and closes critical gaps. 
  • Generating detailed reports, including case valuations based on settlement agreements. 
  • Creating custom settlement or medical proof packets in formats required by claims administrators.
  • Providing comprehensive claimant profiles for easy access to individual case details and documentation. 
Can Pattern Data handle claims adjudication?

Yes, Pattern Data is a proven leader in claims adjudication and settlement administration. We have been appointed by courts in major mass tort settlements and successfully manage programs by:

  • Automating claim valuations using specific settlement criteria, ensuring fairness and efficiency.
  • Auto-adjudicating eligible claims with our proprietary AI technology 
  • Flagging complex or outlier cases for human review, ensuring accuracy and expert oversight.

 

Support & Training

What kind of support do you provide during implementation?

We provide comprehensive, white-glove onboarding and implementation support to ensure a seamless transition and rapid adoption: 

  • Dedicated implementation specialists work directly with your team. 
  • Custom configuration of the platform tailored to your specific litigation and matter-related criteria. 
  • Thorough training for your team on platform features and workflows. 
  • Ongoing technical support and proactive customer success management to maximize your experience.
Do you provide training for my team?

Yes, comprehensive training is a core component of our partnership. We provide in-depth training sessions during initial onboarding and continuous support as new features and litigation criteria are released, ensuring your team is always maximizing the platform's advanced capabilities.

 

Track Record & Results

What major cases has Pattern Data handled?

Pattern Data has supported more than 30 mass tort litigations, with over 1.4 million cases on the platform across active MDLs. This includes court-appointed roles in major settlement programs where Pattern has managed eligibility determination and claims adjudication at scale.

What results can I expect?

Results vary by litigation and case volume, but firms using Pattern typically see significant reductions in review time and cost. Specific benchmarks from active programs include processing claimant records in minutes rather than hours, generating settlement submissions in one day rather than fifteen, and reducing overall review costs by up to 5x compared to traditional methods. The operational impact is most visible at settlement. Firms that have organized their inventory early move faster and with fewer last-minute issues when submission deadlines arrive.

Getting Started

How do I schedule a demo?

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