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As we approach 2010, many people vow to make New Year's resolutions. We resolve to lose weight, exercise, quit smoking or drinking; we vow to follow a healthier lifestyle, be more charitable, be kinder to our fellow man. Here is a suggestion that I hope you will consider for 2010 – Resolve to become a safer driver!

According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, approximately 35,000 people die in motor vehicle accidents each year. Drivers are multi-tasking, daily. Drivers talk on their cell phones, text while driving, listen to iPods, change radio stations and formats, eat, reach for things in the backseat, and chat with passengers; in the process of doing all of those things, they constantly lose important focus on the road. These serious distractions will sharply elevate the risk of a serious accident. The NHTSA estimates that distracted driving contributes up to 80 percent of auto accidents. With numbers like this; with your life and the lives of your loved ones at stake, isn’t it time to resolve to practice safer driving?

Below is a list of safety tips to improve driving skills and make the roads safer. If all of those reading this post practice these easy to follow tips, they and those who they encounter on our country’s road will be safer. Who knows? We may even save a few lives:

1. Wear your seatbelt; do not start the car until everyone has buckled up.

2. Obey traffic rules, road signs, and the speed limit. Be aware of road and weather conditions and adjust your driving accordingly.

3. Don’t drink and drive; alcohol impairs your judgment and slows your reaction time.

4. Avoid distractions such as talking on a cell phone and texting while driving. These distractions slow reaction time to levels as deadly as if you are drinking and driving. Focus on the road, not your phone.

5. Avoid eating while driving. This is a great risk especially if you drop food and attempt to pick it up while driving. It is important to keep both hands (and eyes) on the wheel at all times.

6. Take a refresher course in safe driving. Ford Motor Company offers its Ford Driving Skills for Life program or I Drive Safely Defensive Driving program.

7. Pay attention to crosswalks; make sure pedestrians are not crossing the road before passing through the crosswalk. Always yield to pedestrians already crossing the road even if not at the crosswalk. Exercise caution when driving through an intersection.

8. When appropriate, use your turn signals.

9. Avoid aggressive driving. It is dangerous to ride someone’s bumper or cut them off on the road.

10. Keep your auto in good repair and keep your insurance policy up-to-date and paid.

Make your 2010 resolution to safer driving. Commit to becoming a better and safer driver for the safety of yourself and others. Each time you get behind the wheel of a vehicle, be alert, be aware, and be proactive. Anticipate dangerous situations and do everything to avoid them. Safe driving is quite simple if you put your mind and heart to it. Don’t be the victim of an auto accident; plan ahead, protect yourself, implement these safety tips.

Sometimes, however, bad things happen, even to the most careful people. If you or a loved one is seriously injured in an automobile accident that was of no fault of your own, you may be able to recover damages for medical bills, loss wages, and pain and suffering. It is important to contact a personal injury attorney who specializes in handling similar cases. These cases can take months even years to settle, but it is important not to settle too soon. Sometimes injuries will last over an extended period of time or not be immediately evident.

If you are worried about paying bills and other financial obligations, Lawsuit Financial has a solution. Lawsuit Financial is one of the country's most experienced legal funding companies. We provide lawsuit funding so you don’t have to settle too early, for too little. Lawsuit Financial will evaluate your case and can usually provide the funding you need within 24 – 48 hours. We provide a free consultation and, if you are approved and receive lawsuit funding, we charge no fee unless you win your personal injury lawsuit. Call us today, toll free, at 1-877-377-SUIT (7848) or visit our website. The call or the visit is free; the advice is priceless. Please folks, enjoy a safe and Happy New Year!

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Personal Injury litigation is usually harshly contested by an insurance company or a corporate defendant. However, even considering this sobering fact, damage recovery does not always require you to go to trial and receive a jury verdict. The vast majority of cases are settled out of court. Yes, you need and you should, absolutely, have an attorney. You will usually have to file a lawsuit as opposed to settling the case at the claims level with an insurance adjuster. Your lawyer will know how to do that and will advise you whether it is best to file suit. Even after suit is filed, most cases are still settled without a trial. Why? There is no one answer, but the biggest one is that a settlement reduces your litigation costs and eliminates the uncertainty of a trial. No one, not even the most experienced attorneys, can accurately predict what a judge or jury will do with your case or another like yours.

Also, since the judge's docket must be cleared to permit your case to go to trial, it is difficult to get a trial date in most states, counties and/or cities. Thus, settlement of your case will, almost always, result in "faster" money than waiting for or pursuing a case to trial. Settlement allows you to control an otherwise unpredictable outcome. While you should choose to settle only if you feel that settlement is in your best interest, you will not be at the mercy of strangers (judges or jurors) in determining your fate.

Before settling any personal injury lawsuit, you should retain, or, at least, consult, with an attorney who has experience handling the type of case you are pursuing. Ask him to gather evidence and analyze it before agreeing to resolve any personal injury case. "Quick money" is usually inadequate settlement dollars. A case filed timely, in court, with appropriate time to gather evidence through a process known as "discovery", will assist your attorney in providing you with an appropriate range for you to consider the fair and adequate settlement of your case. If you are seriously injured and need treatment or long term care or assistance, these medical and assisted care expenses may take awhile to develop; early resolution will cheat you out of damages and expenses that you incur after settlement. Yes, you can consider and add future damages to your settlement negotiations, but it is often difficult to predict what those damages might be. You may wish to wait until you have completed treatment or have fallen into a routine, with routine, predictable, expense, before considering settlement.

OK, lets assume that all considerations have been taken and you are ready to talk settlement with the other side. Sometimes, this process has been ongoing since the claim or lawsuit was filed; formal or informal talks about settlement are often conducted throughout litigation. A formal letter might be necessary, enclosing all liability and damage documents; an informal telephone conversation might begin the process. Information must be exchanged and lines of communication must remain open. Above all, for settlement to be achieved, compromise must come from bother sides; both must "give a little". It is often said that a good settlement is one that disappoints both parties.

Sometimes, mediation or facilitation is helpful. This is a process where a neutral third party (or parties) hears evidence from both sides and conducts formal or informal negotiations with both sides in an attempt to move the parties closer together. The final decision on whether to settle or not, whether you have a lawyer or not, whether you mediate or facilitate or not, belongs to you and the defendant. No one can force you to settle your case. There are, certainly, external factors effecting whether a case settles: Does the defendant demand confidentiality? Do you want the settlement publicized to prevent future conduct? Do you seek compensation or punishment? Are you (and/or the defendant) being reasonable? Are you (and the defendant) considering your attorney(s) opinion(s)?

Considering whether to settle your personal injury case or not is, well, personal. You are the one who suffered the injuries, no one else; you are the one who pained and suffered, no one else. You know what you went through; you know how it felt. However, remember why you hired an attorney. His job is to evaluate the law and apply it to your situation. He might not like how the law applies to your injuries. There may be a question of liability or fault. These things are not always black and white; there are often many shades of gray. Seek your attorney's advice and counsel. I am not suggesting that you do everything he/she tells you; it is your case and your injury. But he knows the law and how it applies to your situation; if he makes a compelling case for settlement, there is usually a very good reason to settle.

One other thing I know a little bit about is financial pressure. Insurance companies and deep pocket defendants have all the time and all the money in the world. Insurance adjusters and attorneys are not injured, they are not missing work. Settlement or not, they can feed their families and take care of life's necessities. Injury victims are often forced, by financial circumstances, to consider settlements too early and for too little. Lawsuit Financial provides lawsuit funding to take care of life's necessities (mortgage, rent, food, utilities, gas, car payments, medical expenses, transportation, etc) to reduce your financial pressure to settle too early and for too little. We try to buy you precious time to develop your case, your damages, and allow your attorney the time he needs to get the job done. If the case must go to trial to get you what you deserve, you need to have the financial staying power to pursue the case to trial. Lawsuit Financial can help you with that.

If you have been injured, are pursuing a lawsuit, and need money to buy time to get the settlement or verdict you deserve, I hope you will consider a free telephone call to Lawsuit Financial. The toll free number is 1-877-377-SUIT. Again, this is a free call. Or, you can visit us and apply online . The call or the visit is free; the advice is priceless.

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When we think of automobile accidents, we invariably think of two cars colliding with each other, one driver being "at fault" or negligent, the other being the victim. However, auto accidents are not always a driver's fault. Sometimes, a road is too dangerous for safe passage. Sometimes, a defect in the road can cause a driver to lose control of the vehicle. Sometimes a bridge is defective, a curve is too sharp. Sometimes a road is defectively built, hold too much water and can cause an unsuspecting driver to hydroplane out of control.

In most instances, in most states or counties, there are road commissions responsible for highway and road construction safety. In other words, these commissions are responsible for making our roads safe; when they fail in doing so, they are subject to liability and damages in a lawsuit, just like the "at fault" driver in a two car collision is.

This is a sub-specialty of an experienced auto accident attorney. If you find yourself injured as the result of an accident caused by a defect in a road or highway, call an experienced attorney who has handled these cases, successfully, in the past. Ask, specifically, whether the attorney has the necessary experience to handle a case against the government. Defective road cases are one of the few instances where an injured person can pursue litigation against a government entity (in these cases, a state or county road commission or similar entity). You will want to retain someone who has the knowledge and experience to handle the liability portion of the case as well as knowing what can be recovered in damages. Auto accident and personal injury experience, as well as prior litigation experience against government entities is vital.

Litigation is an almost overwhelming process. There are court appearances, mountains of paperwork and, usually, an experienced adjuster or attorney on the other side, representing the person or entity responsible for your injuries. Police reports, medical reports, witness statements, complaints, interrogatories, pleadings, discovery requests, motions, etc., must all be filed correctly and professionally. An experienced automobile accident attorney familiar with the details of this process and, who, at the same time, is a compassionate "partner" in handling the case, and helping you through a difficult process, makes a significant difference in your time of need. Most experienced attorneys won't charge you anything unless they collect damages for you. This contingent fee arrangement assures you that the maximum effort will be made to obtain the largest settlement possible for you; after all, if you get nothing, your attorney gets nothing. If you don't know or can't find an experienced attorney in your area, please call 1-877-377-SUIT (7848), toll free, and the Lawsuit Financial Attorney Referral Program will locate you a legal specialist in your area within 24 hours of your call. THIS IS A FREE SERVICE.

Insurance companies do not roll over and pay auto accident personal injury claims very easily. Your attorney is handling your case on a contingency fee basis, so his representation does not cost you money, up front. But, you are seriously injured or disabled; you cannot work, and the bills are piling up. What do you do?

Lawsuit Financial provides lawsuit funding for all types of personal injury cases. Legal finance money is available, right now, to pay your rent, mortgage, car payment, credit card bills, utilities, groceries, medical expenses, transportation costs, and any other important bill or expense, while you wait for your case to resolve. Like your attorney, we provide our legal funding service contingent upon the outcome of your case. If you lose your case, you do not have to repay your lawsuit cash advance. You read that correctly: If you lose your case, you do not owe us a dime! We provide sensible and compassionate auto accident lawsuit funding, airplane crash lawsuit funding, slip and fall lawsuit funding, medical malpractice lawsuit funding, construction accident lawsuit funding, and lawsuit funding for almost any other type of personal injury case. The call to 1-877-377-SUIT (7848) and/or a visit to our website is free; the advice may be priceless. Have a happy and safe holiday season.

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When you are shopping this holiday season, it is quite possible to find yourself the victim of a slip and fall accident. Whether you are in the grocery store or the toy store, it is not uncommon to encounter a squashed grape or a broken toy parked in the middle of an aisle. The problem, obviously, is that you are looking on the shelves, like you are supposed to, to select the items the store would like you to purchase. You are not looking at the floor, because you are specifically being directed not to do so. It is also not uncommon to laugh at someone who has fallen; watching someone stumble and fall looks funny, sometimes. However, the consequences of a serious fall are no laughing matter. These accidental falls can cause serious injury, even death.

Did you know that there was an organization called the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI)? This is an organization that promotes education about and prevention of slip and fall accidents. According to the NFSI, more than 2.2 million Americans seek emergency room treatment each year for some type of accidental fall. If these statistics are true (Lawsuit Financial has no reason to doubt them), this would mean that falls are the leading cause of emergency room visits in this country. Every 8 seconds, someone is injured from a slip and fall; more than 21,000 people will die, each year, from common slip and fall accidents. The NFSI estimates the annual cost of falls to be as much as $80 billion.

The law, in most states, recognizes that stores, stadiums, theaters, restaurants, and other commercial establishments must be responsible to prevent the visiting public from injury in slip and fall accidents. Safety should be of paramount concern to these establishments. Those responsible for these premises, should frequently inspect public areas and keep them clear of debris, liquid, protrusions, or anything that could cause a patron to fall. Lighting should be adequate and employees should be properly trained to maintain the premises. Building codes should be strictly complied with and, if under construction, appropriate safety measures should be implemented and taught to all workers. All business owners should insist on maximum cooperation from their employees, at all times, to assure the safety of their customers.

From a liability standpoint, proving negligence in a slip and fall accident is, sometimes, more difficult than it might otherwise seem. What standards or codes, if any, were violated? How long was the defect or substance present on the floor? Was the business or store on notice of the defect or substance? Was the consumer in any way responsible? Determining negligence in slip and fall accidents requires legal expertise. If you have been involved in a slip and fall accident, what does Lawsuit Financial recommend? Consult with an attorney who specializes in these types of accidental injury cases. If you don't know a lawyer or need help locating a specialist near you, the Lawsuit Financial Attorney Referral Program will locate one for you, free of charge, within 24 hours of your inquiry.

These types of accidents are not easily resolved. Business owners and their insurance companies provide vigorous opposition; a lawsuit is almost always required. Business owners and their insurance companies work the legal system to buy as much time as possible so that they can hold onto their money and delay paying it to you. That is where lawsuit funding comes in handy. If you become embroiled in contentious litigation with a business owner and an insurance company arising from your slip and fall accident and injury, Lawsuit Financial can provide slip and fall lawsuit funding. Don't settle your valuable case for pennies on the dollar; legal finance is available for rent, house payments, car payments, utilities, groceries, medical expenses, or any important bill or obligation. Legal funding is provided based on the merits of your case, through information provided by your attorney. Whether you have good or bad credit, whether or not you have a job, whether you own a home or not, none of this matters. All that Lawsuit Financial cares about is whether you have a pending lawsuit being handled by a competent lawyer. If you win the case, you will pay us our principal and profit; if you lose your case, our money is free; keep it with our compliments. Call us today, toll free, at 1-877-377-SUIT (7848) to discuss litigation funding for your slip and fall case or any other type of personal injury case. Or, visit our website. The call or the visit is free; the advice is priceless. Happy holidays to all.

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Lawsuit Financial reminds its readers that it has increased its available capital to assist all lawsuit victims in enjoying the holidays. Legal finance services assist any and all individuals with qualifying personal injury cases, who find themselves embroiled in never-ending litigation. You have a battle on your hands and we are here to help you get through it. Litigation can often take months, even years to resolve; this makes it difficult, sometimes impossible, for victims to support themselves and meet simple, every day financial obligations.

To qualify for lawsuit financing, you need only a qualifying, pending, personal injury case; whether your credit is "bad" or "good" does not matter to Lawsuit Financial; we finance litigation victims based solely on the merits of their lawsuits. The lawsuit cash advance goes directly to the accident victim; use it to pay your monthly expenses: mortgage payments, rent, utilities, car payments, medical bills and other important obligations. There are no monthly payments to make; Lawsuit Financial will wait for payment at the successful conclusion of your case. And, if you lose your case, the lawsuit cash advance is excused and you do not have to pay us back!

Lawsuit Financial offers 24-48 hour service. We offer a simple process with very little red tape. If your attorney gets us the case information we need in a timely manner, you can be receive funds well in advance of the holidays; in many cases, we can even get you same day funding! Stop worrying about your finances and start focusing on your lawsuit and your potential victory.

Lawsuit Financial is one of the most experienced companies in the legal and legal funding industry. Our CEO has a combined 33 years experience assisting accident victims as an attorney and as a legal finance professional. He and our very experienced para-professional support staff have assisted thousands of injury victims with cash now to pay their bills, reduce the financial pressure to settle too early for too little, and hold out for full compensation in their personal injury litigation.

Lawsuit Financial offers auto accident lawsuit funding, slip & fall lawsuit funding, medical malpractice lawsuit funding, airplane crash lawsuit funding, dog bite lawsuit funding, and lawsuit funding for most other injury accident cases. We believe in full compensation and we will do whatever we can to help you achieve full justice for your litigation.

Our pro-justice lawsuit funding company offers its legal finance service all over the country; lawsuit finance services are available in most states, with the exception of workers compensation lawsuit funding, which is limited to certain qualifying states. Call us, toll free, at 1-877-377-SUIT (7848) for further information or visit us on the web at www.lawsuitfinancial.com. The call to 1-877-377-SUIT is free; the advice is priceless.

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Recently, I read an article in the San Diego News that since September 20, nine fatal auto accidents have resulted in eleven deaths. In at least five, alcohol or drugs appear to have played a factor in the accident. These types of tragedies are repeated, over and over again, across our nation.

“The problem is young drivers are inexperienced, they are not aware of what their
vehicles can do and they have a feeling of immortality.”

Teens think “I’m fine. I can drive.” They don’t understand how even the smallest amount of alcohol or drugs can impair reflexes, reaction time, even visual acuity. Coffee, a cold shower, or fresh air are not sufficient to sober up a drunk. How many times have we heard about an alcohol- related accident and believe it to be the definitive wake up call, only to find it short-lived? A classmate or friend is seriously injured or killed; everyone stops drinking and driving; a month later the dangerous conduct and its tragic consequence repeat themselves.

How can teens (or anyone else, for that matter) stop a friend from drinking then driving? Here are a few steps to keep a friend, and others, alive:

1. Talk with your friends before they go out; select a designated driver, arrange for a sober driver to pick you up, or carry extra cash for a cab or public transportation.

2. Politely, but firmly, tell your intoxicated friend that you cannot let them drive home because you care.

3. Drive your friend home.

4. If you can't drive your friend home, call a cab.

5. Have your friend sleep over; staying where you are is a good way to keep a friend from drinking and driving.

6. Take your friend's keys away.

It is hard to imagine yourself or someone close to you being seriously injured or killed in a drunk driving accident; think about potential outcomes; stop yourself and/or your friends from drinking, then getting behind the wheel of an automobile..

Lawsuit Financial, the pro-justice lawsuit funding company, hopes that whatever you do you won’t give in to the peer pressure of drinking and driving, and won’t let your friends either. You are responsible for your own actions and decisions. Choose wisely by acting responsibly. Now is the time – stop yourself; stop a friend – now and forever. Please, don’t drink and drive. We are not saying that you won’t drink; we are saying not to drink and drive. We can't turn back the hands of time and "take back" tragic events. Please, don’t become a statistic by acting irresponsibly behind the wheel.

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Recently, I posted a blog on motorcycle accident statistics and lawsuit funding. I indicated that roughly 5% of all motorcycle accidents result in death; most result in serious injury to the rider.

Last week, a Lee County, Florida jury awarded $44.9 million to Gerald Aloia, of Cape Coral, FL, who was paralyzed in a 2006 accident. The verdict was one of the largest in Lee County history. Aloia was riding his motorcycle in Cape Coral, Florida, and was struck by a Corvette.

As previously reported, motorcycle accidents often lead to catastrophic injuries and/or death. Insurance companies do not easily resolve serious injury cases; they contest them, require lawsuits before considering payment, try to resolve cases for inadequate sums, and delay claims, case or lawsuit resolution for as long as possible. If you or someone you love has been seriously injured in an automobile or motorcycle accident, lawsuit funding from Lawsuit Financial can provide financial assistance to you and your family while you wait for your attorney to obtain fair compensation. We fund only against the merits of your case; whether you have good or bad credit does not matter to our legal finance specialists. If you lose the case, repayment is excused. You only pay if you win your case. We can provide money for mortgage or rent payments, car payments, household needs, groceries, medical expenses or utilities. In other words, we will provide legal funding for any important need. Call Lawsuit Financial at 877-377-SUIT (7848) right now, or visit us on the web at www.lawsuitfinancial.com. The call is free; the advice is priceless.

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24,000 Amby Baby Motion Beds have been recalled by the manufacturer due to the risk of infant suffocation. The Hammock-like baby beds rock in various directions when the baby stirs; the rocking motion may cause a baby to turn over and suffocate in the fabric or padding. Two infants have died in the beds, one in Georgia and one in Oregon. According to safety advocates, bassinets or cribs with a firm bottom and without gaps, extra fabric or padding are the safest types. These minimize the risk that a baby would become trapped. Consumers are advised to immediately stop using these Amby Baby Motion Beds. The Amby website indicates that Amby will offer a free repair kit in January. Consumers may request these kits at the Amby website.

Lawsuit Financial, the pro-justice lawsuit funding company, strongly urges the public to discontinue use of this dangerous and defective product. As protectors of helpless infants, no parent should ever compromise safety or risk of injury when a danger is made known to the public.

Lawsuit Financial feels that it is also important to include the following additional warnings: 1. Carefully inspect all products for use by your infant children. Loose parts, parts that don't seem to fit, overly fluffy or cushy products could be hazardous. 2. Do not buy or borrow previously owned cribs or other baby/infant sleep products; these may be dangerous and/or associated with a prior recall like the Amby recall in question here. For additional safety, concerned consumers can sign up to receive press releases and recalls from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission at their website.

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A $5 million lawsuit has been filed by Brasha Bowman on December 3, 2009, in the wrongful death of Jeffrey Brian Thompson II. Ms. Bowman, the girlfriend of Mr. Thompson, filed the lawsuit against James R. Hatfield and his employer, T and T Trucking on behalf of their young daughter, Zoey.

On November 9, Mr. Thompson, 19, and a co-worker, Cheyenne Dakota Burke, 18, were tightening a barrier cable in the median of I-75, in Tennessee, when James Hatfield veered off the southbound lanes and struck them. Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene. They were employed by Lu, Inc. of Kingston Springs, TN at the time of the accident. The lawsuit alleges that Mr. Hatfield was speeding and failed to be in control of his pick-up truck. It further states that he fell asleep, was under the influence, or was texting while driving. The lawsuit also contends that Mr. Hatfield violated flashing signals and a no passing zone in the area. Mr. Hatfield was employed by T and T Trucking at the time of the accident.

Reports state that Mr. Hatfield’s truck went off the roadway, struck the two workers and knocked down numerous metal fence posts before coming to rest about 100 yards from the initial impact point, investigators said. Investigators say they are thankful for the barrier cable, which kept the truck from entering the northbound lanes. Investigators will, hopefully, reconstruct exactly how this accident happened. There were no skid marks, but there were tire marks in the median. As standard procedure, authorities gave Mr. Hatfield a blood test. They are also looking into the possibility that Hatfield suffered a medical condition. Maybe the results will tell them more about this tragic incident. Could the loss of these two young lives have been avoided?

Lawsuit Financial extends its deepest sympathies to the families of Mr. Thompson and Mr. Burke. Highway construction workers put their lives at risk on a daily basis for the safety of others. Unfortunately, incidents like this occur far too often. Driver error is one of the most common causes of auto accidents. The death of Mr. Thompson and Mr. Burke is a reminder of how dangerous our roadways can be, and the importance of driving safely and responsibly.

Lawsuit Financial urges everyone to practice safe driving habits and act responsibly behind the wheel. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or a loved one is killed in an auto accident that was not your fault, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. It is important to contact an attorney that specializes in auto accident litigation. But what do you do when your auto accident or wrongful death lawsuit is pending and you have financial obligations you can’t meet? Lawsuit Financial provides financial support to accident victims and their families while they await settlement or other case resolution. Our goal is to reduce the financial pressures to settle a case too quickly and for too little. Our trained professional and para-professional staff will be happy to review your situation for free. Contact Lawsuit Financial at 1-877-377-SUIT (7848) or visit us at www.lawsuitfinancial.com for a no obligation consultation. The call or visit is free; the advice is priceless.

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Do you remember your first auto accident? Did you know what to do? Are you one of the fortunate ones never been in an accident? Would you know what to do in the event that you were? Hopefully, you won’t be in an auto accident, but being prepared will help your react in a calmer manner. Here is a list of tips for how to react after an auto accident.

1. Stay at the scene of the car accident. Leaving could result in a traffic ticket or worse if someone is hurt. If you are obstructing traffic, pull off the road if it is safe to do so. Use your hazard lights.

2. Check for Injuries. Make sure you, any passengers in your vehicle, and those in other vehicles are not injured. If anyone is injured, call 911. Help an injured party if you can.

3. React with caution and stay calm. Think responsibly and rationally. Stay calm so you can handle the situation and help others in need.
Call the Police. Call the police after any car accident, even minor low impact collisions. You may need to fill out a police report, which can help your auto insurance claim.

4. Gather auto insurance and other important information from others involved in the accident.
• Name, Address, Phone Number
• Auto insurance phone numbers and policy information
• Driver’s license number
• Car license plate number, make/model, and color of car
• Verify who was driving and if there were passengers in the vehicle.

5. Consult Witnesses. Get names and phone numbers from witnesses to the car accident. Write down their account of the accident.

6. Log Damages and Injuries. Document all injuries and inspect your car for damages. Logging damages and injuries right away helps your claim, and helps prevent fraudulent reports.

7. Identify the Time and Location. When and where did the accident occur? What was the speed limit? What were the road conditions?
Record the Car Accident Details. Jot down every detail you can recall for the police report.

8. Call the Auto Insurance. Report the auto accident to your car insurance company as soon as possible. Keep track of claim numbers and representative names.

If you need assistance locating an attorney that specializes in auto accident litigation, Lawsuit Financial would be happy to assist you. Our Attorney Referral Program can help you locate a specialist in your area within 24 – 48 hours. This is a free service to you. Auto accident lawsuits can be hard fought and take months, even years to settle. Lawsuit Financial is a strategic lawsuit funding company that may be able to provide you the financial support you and your family need while awaiting a settlement or other resolution to your case. We help relieve the pressures of settling your case too early, for too little by providing the funds you need now to pay medical expenses and household bills. Call Lawsuit Financial at 1-877-377-SUIT (7848) or visit our website at www.lawsuitfinancial.com. We will evaluate your case and if approved, you can have funding within 24 – 48 hours. The call is free; the advice is priceless.

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While driving to your destination, have you ever sounded like this?

“Move!” “Get out of the way!” “I’m going to be late!” “Stupid driver!” “Can’t you go faster?”

These are just a few statements that many of us shout out in our car (or to ourselves, if we are polite) as we rush to work, school, or special events. Far too often we are rushing from place to place, without focusing on staying safe on the roadways. In reality, we will often get to our destinations faster if we drive more safely; a car accident or serious injury will not get you where you want to go as quickly as you want to get there, will it? Remember the story of the Tortoise and the Hare?

Here are highlights from an article on ehow.com to avoid auto accidents:

1. Speed alone does not usually cause auto accidents. Speed together with road conditions, traffic volume, or speed without sufficient vehicle control causes accidents.

2. We often feel more in control of our vehicle than we really are. Never assume the other guy sees you. Don’t making assumptions. It is dangerous!

3. Practice self-reminders. Where are you? What are your surroundings? Commercial or residential? Might a child suddenly bolt into the street? Are you driving in a way that can handle the situation? Do you know how much an injury accident or worse, a fatality can cost you, financially (and even more so, emotionally)? Can you afford that?

4. Leave more space than necessary between you and the car in front of you. Drive only the speed limit. Double check mirrors before changing lanes.

5. It is not easy to imagine being seriously injured or killed in an auto accident, but if you continuously think about potential outcomes, you may find yourself driving more carefully.
Aside from these tips, what can you do in the event of an auto accident to determine who is at fault? Since, evidence is invaluable, a GPS system is worth its weight in gold. The data from these devices can prove your innocence. A GPS system can track how fast you were going and what direction you were traveling at the time accident occurred. The cost of a GPS system far outweighs the money you might spend to prove your innocence. No evidence is more accurate than a GPS device, so adding one to your vehicle is a smart idea. What better time than at the holiday and winter seasons?

If you find yourself or a loved one seriously injured in an auto accident lawsuit due to the negligence of another, it is important that you seek counsel from an attorney who specializes in auto accident cases. If you need assistance locating an attorney, Lawsuit Financial would be happy to help you. We have built a strategic relationship with auto attorneys all over the country and can locate a specialist in your area within 24 – 48 hours. This is a free service to you. Many times, auto accident lawsuits take months, even years to settle leaving the plaintiff with mounting medical bills, overdue mortgage payments, lost wages, and more. If you find yourself in a similar situation, we encourage you to contact Lawsuit Financial toll free at 1-877-377-SUIT (7848) or online at www.lawsuitfinancial.com. At Lawsuit Financial, we provide financial support to injury victims and their families while awaiting settlement or other resolution. The objective is to reduce the financial pressures to settle a case too quickly and for too little. In most situations, cases can be evaluated and funding can be provided within 24-48 hours. Call us today for a free, no obligation consultation.

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The holiday season is filled with family get-togethers, holiday dinners, and special traditions. This is a wonderful time of the year, especially for children. As parents, we must know how to protect our children. Here are some common holiday dangers and steps that we, as parents, can take to assure our children's safety:

Choking Hazards:

1. Christmas ornaments and decorations have small pieces and metal hooks which posed a danger if swallowed. An option is to use short string or thread. Tinsel and light bulbs are also choking hazards to small children.

2. Keep breakable ornaments out of reach of small children. If one does break, clean it up immediately to avoid cuts or choking.

3. Extension cords and light strands can strangle children.

4. Thoroughly check all toys for small pieces that can become separated or have been broken. Check the recommended ages for all toys.

5. Be aware of recalled toys and avoid buying toys with detachable small parts.

6. Avoid wrapping gifts with ribbon and small bows.

7. Keep foods such as popcorn, nuts, and hard candy out of reach of small children.

Fire Hazards:

1. Check smoke detectors to make sure they are in proper working condition.

2. Keep your tree away from heat sources, and keep the lights unplug when you are away or sleeping.

3. Check for frayed wiring, loose connections, and broken sockets on extension cords and light strands. If using a live tree, keep it watered daily.

4. Avoid using candles, but if you do keep them away from children and flammable materials. Never leave the room while a candle is burning; it only takes a minute for a spark to start a fire.

5. Don’t overload circuits.

6. Inspect your fireplace before your first fire of the season, and use a fireplace screen.

7. Practice fire safety tips and have a family emergency plan in place.

Poison Hazards:

1. Keep poisonous holiday plants our to reach of small children - Christmas cactus, ivy, holly, mistletoe berries, and poinsettas.

2. Be mindful that some baking ingredients – vanilla and almond extract can be poisonous to children, as well as eggnog and alcohol.

3. Practice food safety. Wash hands, dishes, utensils, and countertops. Take special care in food preparations and storage. Food poisoning is more common during the holidays and can be more serious in children.

4. Be careful drinking alcohol when children are present. Remove all empty and partially empty glasses immediately. Never set a glass of alcohol down, but if you must keep it under adult supervision at all times.

5. “Bubble lights” contain methylene chloride which is poisonous if a child drinks the fluid.

6. Keep all medications out of reach. Ask guests to do the same.

Other Potential Hazards and Accident Prevention Tips:

1. Keep your Christmas tree secured in a sturdy stand to avoid tipping over.

2. Keep pots handles turned towards the back of the stove to prevent accidents and leave the oven door closed.

3. To avoid burns and scalding, closely supervise children while you bake or cook, especially if they are helping.

4. Make sure children wear seat belts at all times.

5. Enforce a “no drinking and driving” policy for yourself and your adult children.

6. Supervise young children while sledding and avoid dangerous areas, such as crowded or steep hills, rocky areas, along steep inclines, or wooded areas.

7. When visiting others, remember their homes may not be "child proof."

Following these safety tips can help ensure a memorable holiday season. Your professional team at Lawsuit Financial would like to wish all of you a safe and happy holiday season.

Lawsuit Financial is the leader in litigation funding services. We provide auto accident lawsuit funding, slip and fall accident lawsuit funding, medical malpractice lawsuit funding, wrongful death lawsuit funding, and lawsuit funding for many other types of accidental injuries. If you have been seriously injured in any type of accident and need assistance locating an attorney, Lawsuit Financial will locate a professional in your area within 24 – 48 hours. Often, these cases take months, even years to settle, but it is important that you do not settle too soon, for too little. If you are worried about paying bills or other financial obligations, Lawsuit Financial may be able to help. Contact us at 1-877-377-SUIT (7848) or apply online. The call is free; the advice is priceless.

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Motorcycle accidents are often among the most serious of all motor vehicle accidents; they are often fatal. According to the National Center for Statistics & Analysis, roughly 5% of all motorcycle accidents result in death. And, contrary to public opinion, many motorcycle accidents are caused by the the negligent driving of the vehicle encountering the motorcycle, not by the motorcyclist's own negligence. Whatever the cause, motorcycle accidents can result in serious injuries; lawsuits related to them are contentious and often take years to resolve by settlement or verdict.

In addition to motorcycle accidents, there are also thousands of automobile accidents, all over the country, each and every day. Motor vehicle accidents are the number one yearly cause of accidental injuries in our country. As the population grows, more communities result, more roads are constructed, more people are driving more cars. Thus, the number of motor vehicle accidents continues to rise.

If you have been involved in an automobile or motorcycle accident that was not your fault and you were seriously injured in the accident, you can pursue litigation and request compensation for your injuries. If your injuries are disabling, you have, no doubt, suffered some financial distress. If you have hired an attorney and are pursuing a lawsuit, you may also choose to pursue a service known as lawsuit funding or litigation funding. This valuable service provides you a portion of your case recovery even before your lawyer achieves that recovery for you. You read that correctly; you can receive a portion of your case proceeds before you settle or win your case. Lawsuit Financial, for instance, specializes in providing auto accident lawsuit funding. With the cooperation of your attorney, we will evaluate your likely case outcome, and advance money to you while you wait for victory or settlement. Every case is different, every situation is different. But the key question is: How does someone who has been severely injured and cannot work support him/herself and/or a family? How does the victim pay his/her bills, medical bills, mortgage/rent payments, car payments, food, and everything else a family needs? Lawsuit Financial remains committed to assisting you in your time of need. We are a pro-justice legal funding company committed to assuring your full access to justice in our legal system.

The insurance companies have all the money (and all of the power) in the world. What do you have? A dedicated attorney, willing to risk his own money and time on the outcome of your case. He is willing to handle your case without being paid, until you achieve a successful outcome. In other words, he works for free unless you win or settle your case. He can't, however, ethically (in most states), advance you money while you await settlement or verdict. That is a problem, because the longer the case drags on, the more desperate for money an injury victim becomes. And that plays right into the delay and deny tactics of the insurance companies. They are hoping that you will become so desperate that you will take any figure to settle your case and support your family.

At Lawsuit Financial we think that's just, plain wrong. Thus, we are willing to do the same thing with our money that your attorney does with his time. We are willing to provide the money you need now, when you need it, and wait for your case to settle or win before seeking repayment. And, just like your attorney, if you lose the case, you don't owe us a dime; you don't have to pay us back unless you win. Our lawsuit funding case review process is plain and simple; with your attorney's full cooperation, we can often have the money you need in your hands within 24 hours of your initial contact with our pro-justice legal finance company. Legal funding is based on the size and quality of your case; you won't always qualify for exactly what you want, but we pledge to do everything in our power to provide you what you need, when you need it, so that you will not attempt to resolve you case too early, for too little. Your credit history, employment history, previous or present income does not matter; we evaluate your case, and only your case.

Because these non-recourse advances are free if you lose your case, they tend to be expensive if you settle or win. Therefore, we advise that you seek an amount that you absolutely need for immediate support. It is also advised (and less expensive) to receive smaller funding amounts over the life of your case, rather than a large, advanced lump sum. Our legal professionals will offer you many money saving tips when you call 1-877-377-SUIT or visit www.lawsuit financial.com.

Motor vehicle accidents are physically and financially devastating. Lawsuit Financial has almost 33 years of legal and legal funding experience in assisting accident victims just like you, all over the United States. Complete our online application or call us for advice; the call to 1-877-377-SUIT (7848) is free; the advice is priceless.

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