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It took five long years to settle this medical malpractice lawsuit for $4.4 million
Sierra Wilson was born in 2003, and during her birth she was deprived of oxygen which caused severe permanent brain injury. Sadly, Sierra only lived for a short time before succumbing to her fatal brain injury. The facts of this case highlighted the negligence of the nursing staff at the hospital where Sierra was born. The nurse caring for Mrs. Wilson while she was in labor failed to adequately monitor the fetal heart strips and did not notice that the baby was in distress, needing immediate emergency medical intervention. As the result of this ghastly oversight, baby Sierra was born with a permanent brain injury; she died from complications of cerebral palsy resulting from oxygen deprivation. It was later discovered that the nurse taking care of Mrs. Wilson was in training and not adequately supervised.

This tragedy could have and should have been avoided. What mother would ever suspect that the nurse caring for her for the three days prior to her induction would be too inexperienced to notice the obvious distress. The hospital was supposed to care for her and her unborn child; she expected to leave the hospital with her healthy baby in her arms. Instead, she had to deal with her sudden and tragic death, resulting from preventable negligence.

The Wilson family chose to file a medical malpractice lawsuit in order to make their point about the care they received at the hospital. They could not bring Sierra back and could not move forward without knowing that her death would serve some purpose. That purpose is to prevent a tragedy like this one from ever happening again.

Moving forward with this case must have been a very emotional and financially draining decision. Thousands of dollars to pay for medical expenses and counseling, coupled with day to day bills are difficult to consider when you’ve just lost your newborn child. Hopes, dreams and expectations are shattered by this significant loss. This unfortunate couple would have been good candidates for litigation funding, they might have dealt with their financial issues by making use of a lawsuit cash advance, the repayment of which would be contingent on the outcome of their lawsuit. That means if they lose their case, they do not have to pay the money back.

Lawsuit funding is often the answer to difficult situations where a family or individual is between a rock and a hard place without sufficient funds to handle unexpected medical bills and ordinary living expenses, while trying to pick of the pieces of their shattered lives. Litigation funding can often be arranged within 24-48 hours and is only a phone call away. The call is free; the advice is priceless.

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This is a rather unusual case, in that the 21 year-old man who died, perished as a result of having wisdom teeth removed by a dentist. Francis Keller went to the dentist to have his wisdom teeth extracted by an oral surgeon. The dentist did not get medical clearance from Keller’s primary care doctor before proceeding with the surgery.

Unfortunately, Keller has an immune disorder that meant any trauma to his body would immediately result in massive swelling. What that meant was that Keller’s body would respond to any medical treatment or surgery as if he had just received a traumatic injury. The process of extracting wisdom teeth is usually done with a surgical knife and involved cutting the gums open to do the extractions. The procedure, in turn, did cause enormous swelling in Keller’s throat, much like anaphylaxis, and he suffocated to death. This settlement was one of the largest oral surgery, dental malpractice verdicts ever.

In this case, Keller’s family was shocked and dismayed that the dental surgeon did not check with his family doctor. It would have taken only a simple phone call to discover that Keller's circumstances made him a bad candidate for oral surgery. Whether or not there were any other alternatives that may have been an option is not known to this writer.

While waiting for their wrongful death, dental malpractice case to go to court, the Keller’s probably had to deal with unexpected expenses relating to their son’s death in addtion to the usual expenses that is associated with life in America. Grief waits for no man, and the Keller’s may have found themselves worrying about where the money was going to come from to pay the bills. Expenses associated with their son’s death plus the usual bills relating to the mortgage, car expenses, food and medical bills for other family members must be paid, regardless of current circumstance. The Keller’s could have tried contacting a litigation funding specialist, they would have been able to pay everything off immediately.
A lawsuit cash advance is ideal in circumstances such as this; it allows a grieving family to wait for a just settlement rather than having to accept what they must because they need funds to pay their expenses. Lawsuit funding is non-recourse funding; if they had lost their case, they would not pay any of the money advanced back.

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This medical negligence case really makes you wonder about how good some doctors are at reading CT scans when under pressure to perform in the ER. Evidently, the doctor in this case made a very serious error and a young woman died as a result of a twisted intestine that no one diagnosed.

The young female patient went to her local hospital with severe abdominal pain, not once, but three times to have someone help her. Each time she went, she was treated by a different doctor and released. On her first trip to the Emergency Room, the doctor ordered a CT scan. The results came back as normal and she was sent home, only to return twice more in severe pain asking for help. Long story short, the professional who read the CT scan missed evidence that the patient had a twisted bowel. The condition was not diagnosed until her third trip to the ER. At that point, she was taken into surgery, but died before the surgery could be performed.

Her family filed a medical malpractice lawsuit which was finally settled for $3 million split between the six doctors named in the lawsuit. The court has yet to approve the settlement. The hospital facility settled the claim for $250,000. Unfortunately, South Carolina, where this case took place, has a medical malpractice cap of $350,000 per claimant.

While waiting for this case to be settled, the family must have faced enormous medical bills as well as being required to deal with the prospect of losing their daughter, best friend, sister and aunt. They had to move forward with their lives, but with the enormity of trying to pay for all the expenses associated with her illness and subsequent death. Litigation funding often provides an answer to their financial dilemma. In most instances, a lawsuit cash advance is made available to a qualified applicant within about 48 hours. Just one phone call will trigger the lawsuit funding process and permit the family to handle their immediate bills and expenses, while waiting for an equitable resolution of the case.

Cases like this are never easy; the family knows how hard it is to try and handle their loved one's death. In moving forward, by handling this death by filing a medical malpractice lawsuit, they help to assure that mistakes are reviewed and corrected, that adequate safety measures are implemented, and that no one else has to go through something like this in the future. Lawsuits, quite simply, are one of the strongest safety enforcement tools in our society.

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Boating accidents can be deadly, and in this one, the Coast Guard was sued for negligence and the wrongful death of an eight year old. This death took place in San Diego in December, 2009, prompting the parents to file a wrongful death and negligence lawsuit in January 2010 for the death of their son. There were thirteen people representing three families on board a 24-foot Sea Ray when they were broadsided by a much larger Coast Guard cruiser (33 foot). It was supposedly speeding when it hit the other boat.

Although the young boy was alive when he was subsequently pulled from the water, and hung on until he reached the hospital, he was pronounced dead about an hour after he was admitted. The cause of his death was listed as blunt force trauma.

The lawsuit alleges the Coast Guard administration knew the boat’s crew was less than adequately trained and supervised. This was known due to prior incidents involving this boat and crew. Eyewitness reports indicated that the Coast Guard boat was not in the midst of a rescue mission when they crashed into the smaller boat in the bay area. Instead, reports indicate that it was just messing around in the water cluttered with kayaks and other boats getting lined up for the parade. Evidently, the investigation into this incident revealed that the Coast Guard ship was estimated to have been traveling between 35 to 46 mph when the fatal collision took place. This is one of the crucial factors that will play a part in the outcome of the case.

The parents of this youngster are facing a very difficult and trying time ahead of them. They need to still be able to handle their day-to-day events and keep on paying their bills as they come in. It isn’t an easy time for them and they will be distracted and worried about where the money will come from to pay for their expenses. In cases such as this, the parents may want to check out the possibilities of accessing litigation funding, so they will be able to pay their financial obligations while awaiting a just outcome in the litigation. A lawsuit cash advance would likely be a welcome island of hope; something that the family can count on until they either reach a settlement or a verdict is handed down. Lawsuit funding is not hard to arrange, and may often be available within 48 hours.

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While Utah is famous for its snow during the winter, it has been known to cause bad accidents. However, one has to wonder if there is more at play in this recent accident than just bad weather. All things being equal, there could have been alcohol and/or drugs involved, poor maintenance of one of the vehicles, reckless driving or using a cell phone while driving in a storm. Stranger things have happened, like the truck driver who struck and killed a woman while driving as a was watching a porn movie on his laptop.

In this case, five people were badly injured as the result of a head-on collision; it was a domino effect chain reaction that saw three different vehicles wind up in a twisted mass on the highway just outside of Salt Lake City. There were three men in a pickup truck; the indicated that the driver wanted to make a left hand turn off the highway. Apparently he either wasn’t looking where he was going, or was distracted; as a result, he collided with an oncoming car. To add insult to injury, seconds later, another vehicle rear ended the vehicle that was initially hit by the truck.

The police mentioned poor visibility in their report; poor visibility also prevented the MediVac helicopter from transporting the victims to medical care. They were taken by ground to the nearest hospital. The four casualties were listed in serious to critical condition; a fifth victim only suffered minor injuries and was released by the hospital.

On the surface, this accident may have been caused by bad weather, but the whole accident scene needs to be investigated to assure that this was the case. If there was alcohol, drugs, faulty tires, a cracked drive shaft or excessive speed for the prevailing conditions, this case will take a much different turn. Either way, the woman who was hit and injured by the pickup truck is entitled to file a personal injury lawsuit.

Given the nature of this type of accident and the fact that there are multiple vehicles and victims, this will be a difficult case to pursue in our legal system. It will, likely, take months, even years, to resolve. The injured woman (and any other victim who chose to sue) would have to try and pay for all her medical expenses, certain lost wages or a potential loss in pay, possible loss of her job if she is temporarily or totally disabled. She will also have to deal with the cost of any and all prescriptions, a replacement vehicle, her mortgage or rent; the list goes on and on.

While money does not grow on trees, lawsuit funding is a service that may be accessed very quickly in situations like this one. Legal finance advice can be obtained with one phone call; your questions will be answered promptly and professionally by an industry leader. Approvals can be arranged in as little as 24-48 hours.

A "lawsuit loan", as some like to call this valuable service, works to provide you the money you need now so that you can wait out the long litigation process for the settlement you deserve later. Pay your debts instead of drowning in them waiting for case resolution; a professional legal funding professional will wait to be paid out of case proceeds when a settlement or verdict in received. And, if you lose the case, you keep the lawsuit cash advance without obligation to repay. This is, indeed, no-risk lawsuit financing.

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This is a prime example of a wrongful death lawsuit in the making. The parents of the passenger in this fatal crash have grounds to pursue legal action. While their son initially survived the crash, his injuries subsequently proved to be fatal after he arrived at the hospital.

This was a single vehicle crash that took place in Ohio and involved a driver and a passenger, both only 16 years old. Eyewitnesses and the State Highway Patrol clocked the young driver at excessive speeds just prior to the moment he lost control of as he was cresting a grade. The car, a Hyundai, careened into a concrete bridge abutment and came to an abrupt and fatal halt. The driver was pronounced dead, by paramedics at the scene. The passenger was dead on arrival at the hospital.

This will be a tough, emotional, case for everyone involved. It is difficult when youngsters, with their whole lives ahead of them, die so young as a result of a bad decision. We can only speculate whether speeding was the only cause or whether other distraction, like texting or otherwise using a mobile phone, played any role in the tragedy. A wrongful death lawsuit will likely sort out the details.

If the family decides to pursue litigation, the wise choice would be to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer. They should do so, sooner than later, because time is of the essence in these cases; evidence must be collected and preserved for trial. The process is easily explained by an experienced attorney upon initial contact from the family.

It is also likely that this serious case will take a fair length of time to either be settled out of court or to await a jury verdict. Accident victims who must wait long periods for justice may wish to consider a service known as "lawsuit funding". This pre-settlement funding is a service that assists injury victims and their families in dealing with all their expenses while they await the outcome of their litigation; it prevents them from having to settle too early for a lower amount than what their attorney feels is fair under the circumstances of the case.

Litigation funding has been a godsend to many clients over the years; of course, it cannot take away the pain of an injury or the loss of a loved one. But it can help victims achieve better results and more realistic compensation in their personal injury or wrongful death litigation.

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Being hit by a car while crossing the street is a nightmare many people seem to have. In most instances, it it is nightmare that doesn't come true; you wake up feeling fine. But, what happens when your worst nightmare does come true?

This case centers on a teenager, late for school and rushing to get to class. The 14-year old was properly using a crosswalk when a car came out from nowhere and hit her. The impact caused the victim to fly 100 feet prior to landing on the road. The teen’s injuries were extremely severe and she was airlifted to the University of Utah hospital. On arrival, she was listed in critical condition.

While all the details of this accident won’t be known until the investigation is complete, there may have been something obstructing the driver’s line of sight - fog or ice – that may have meant she could not see the young girl in the crosswalk. That being said, it is a driver’s responsibility to have a clear windshield while driving for this very reason; to avoid accidents.
Other factors that may come into play are speeding, inattention while driving due to drinking coffee, putting on makeup, tuning a radio, texting, talking on the phone or reaching for a fallen object in the car. The police may also find evidence that a driver was under the influence of alcohol or other addictive substances.

No matter how this investigation concludes, the teen’s parents must speak to a seasoned personal injury attorney as soon as they can. If the girl survives this tragic event, she may claim damages for pain and suffering, lost wages, medical bills, and other damages. If this tragedy is compounded by the loss of life, her parents may choose to file a wrongful death lawsuit.

Whichever type of lawsuit, if any, is eventually filed, lawsuit funding is a service that would allow the family to pay the child’s medical bills, medications, therapy, counseling, mortgage payments, home school tutoring and other necessary expenses while she recovers at home. Litigation funding would mean the difference between settling for less too early and waiting for a fair judgment later. A "lawsuit loan", as some people incorrectly refer to this valuable service, is, in reality, non-recourse lawsuit funding; it is only re-payable if you win your case. You read that correctly, if you don’t win you case, you don’t pay the money back. You can apply with one quick, simple phone call. Legal finance services from an experienced industry leader might make a huge difference in one’s ability to wait for a good settlement and are well worth checking out.

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When companies pull a fast one on consumers, the results have a tendency to cause serious personal injury or death. This case could be a prime example of a company that was falsifying records and taking short cuts that made their product unreliable and unstable.

It is alleged that a former employee of JM Eagle, hired to handle certification of a new manufacturing process, discovered that the pipes he was supposed to subject to an extensive range of tests were not up to the proper standards. The former employee accuses the company of lying about product quality. It is argued that pipes that were supposed to last 50 years were rupturing before the first year was up. Ruptured pipes lead to explosions, leaks, fires and other serious hazards and it is argued that government water systems, locally and federally, have ruptured and caused serious injuries from resulting cave ins.

The argument goes that the company had been selling substandard pipes (plastic) since as far back as 1996. That’s a whole lot of piping for various uses being installed across the nation that didn’t meet industry standards, but was billed out at industry prices. A lawsuit filed in this instance, one referred to as a whistleblower lawsuit, contends that less than half of the piping JM Eagle sold would have been qualified to “be” sold if it had been properly tested.

What started out as one man blowing the whistle has turned into a mass tort litigation effort, with over 40 states now participating in the lawsuit. Many of these states have experienced exploding, cracking and leaking pipes resulting in work related injuries to maintenance workers and massive unexpected budget expenditures to fix the problems.

In this scenario, there will be a large number many people waiting for the lawsuit to settle. Cases like this have been known to take years to settle, and in the meantime, the plaintiff(s) will have to get on with their usual lives, pay bills, handle expenses; deal with medical bills for any injuries sustained, while holding down the fort until a decision is reached. JM Eagle is associated with the Formosa Plastics Group in Taiwan; there are deep legal pockets here and this case will not be resolved any time soon.

Any of the multiple plaintiffs in this case could benefit from accessing litigation funding; this type of non-recourse lawsuit cash advance is ideal for people facing a very long wait for justice, but who must still deal with making payments for medical bills, therapy, prescription drugs, medical devices and the like in addition to paying their every day bills and expenses.

We all know that money doesn’t grow on trees; trying to handle all our usual bills in addition to medical bills caused by a personal injury accident is often enough to almost put us under. Legal finance services might provide access to instant cash, allowing a plaintiff(s) to make ends meet without have to settle too early for too little and wait for an appropriate case resolution. One call to 1-877-377-SUIT will determine whether you qualify. The call is free, and the advice is priceless.

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Correctional facilities are generally places for holding prisoners. In some cases however, the unexpected happens and an inmate winds up dead. In this Philadelphia case, a 17-year old boy by the name of Manny Leach was killed at the Youth Facility where he was being held. The administratrix of his estate filed a wrongful death lawsuit to hold the facility accountable, as this was the second death of a similar nature. The family recently received justice in the form of a multi-million dollar settlement.

Manny’s death was preventable. More to the point, it was predictable, given the fact it had happened before are the same youth detention center and had involved the same person. During settlement discussions, it was discovered that Manny was choked by an employee. The staff nurse found Manny without a pulse and not breathing when she was called to attend to him.

Ultimately, the youth detention facility paid out $10.5 million as a settlement rather than going to court. The family must consider this to be a fair resolution given the nature of the case; I am sure that they are pleased with the result and relieved that the litigation ordeal is over. Their attorneys, Thomas R. Kline, David K. Inscho and Mark Alan Hoffman of Kline & Specter, in Pennsylvania, deserve praise for a fine job.

Families like Manny Leach's often find that wrongful death and litigation resulting from it, may create financial issues. Aside from trying to recover from a painful loss, extraordinary bills and expenses relating to death create added financial pressure. Coupled with every day expenses, sometimes these financial issues will cause a victim's family to consider settling their valuable case too soon, for inadequate compensation. Pursuing a case like this one all the way to court and a verdict is often too much of an emotional and financial strain; such cases can take years to resolve, even when resolved by reasonable settlement, as was the case here. With this settlement, the Many Leach litigation took almost 3 years.

Lawsuit funding for families who have suffered a wrongful death and have filed a wrongful death lawsuit will find it rather simple to arrange a lawsuit cash advance. In most cases, it only takes one phone call to 1-877-377-SUIT (7848). A "lawsuit loan" may mean the difference between a small settlement taken out of desperation and a fairer and larger one because the family can now afford to wait for justice. With pre-settlement funding, waiting for justice is possible, and so is paying the necessary bills. The call is free; the advice is priceless.

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When a victim calls 911, he/she is reporting an emergency situation. He/she expects the situation or condition reported to be taken seriously. Otherwise, why call 911, right? Well, this doesn’t happen very often, but in this 2008 North Carolina case, the victim called 911, he was given a quick once over, told to drink more water and then left to fend for himself. Tragically, shortly after the paramedics left his home, he died.

The young lad was only 17-years old and had just returned home from football practice; he was stricken with debilitating stomach cramps. His 911 call resulted in the dispatcher sending a paramedic and a fourth year med student to his location. As the story goes, they examined him, told him to drink fluids, then left. While the official results of the autopsy have not yet been released, the teenager’s parents filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the paramedic, the country government and county emergency services. His parents consider the actions of the paramedic and medical student to be a serious and negligent mistake.

The county's own internal investigation found that the paramedic (who was suspended, then resigned) violated county protocol in failing to:

* Take the teenager's vital signs while he was both sitting and standing.

* Take his temperature.

* Transport him for hyperthermia treatment.

* Tell him how soon to see a doctor.

* Contact his parents.

* Seek a doctor's opinion.

* Completely document his examination.

These internal investigation findings provided the framework for the family's wrongful death lawsuit. It’s likely the case will make its way through the courts by late 2010 or early 2011. No parent should ever have to bury his/her child. It is not the natural order of things. Aside from coping with a tragic loss, the grieving family must find a way to pay for the extraordinary expenses related to his death as well as meeting their ordinary expenses during a time of significant grief. Income loss resulting from bereavement can also make finances difficult.

However, because a lawsuit has resulted from this tragedy, there may be a way for the family to ease current financial distress; people who find themselves in these situations, especially if the deceased is a family breadwinner, may apply for litigation funding. This type of lawsuit funding is provided risk free, in advance of the case being settled out of court or tried to a verdict. It is non-recourse lawsuit funding, so if the plaintiffs win their case, they pay the lawsuit cash advance back. If they lose their case, they do not pay the money back. In most instances, it only takes a quick phone call to 1-877-377-SUIT (7848) and a litigation funding provider with a wealth of experience in providing lawsuit funding will provide you professional advice for free. Legal finance requests are often approved within 24 hours of the initial request. A financially distressed plaintiff is not a positive influence on settlement negotiations. Don't settle too early, for too little, just because you need money now. Call today; the call is free and the advice is priceless.

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This is a case with a many different suits and settlements; ultimately, every single injury victim and family member of deceased victims filed wrongful death lawsuits as the result of this single vehicle rollover accident.

The year was 2005 and Evan Parker, a University instructor, was on a field trip with 10 of his students. He was driving a 1994 Dodge Ram 3500 Wagon. On the way back to campus, the van blew a tire; it rolled over four times as it flipped down an embankment. Six people were dead on impact, three others died at the hospital. Two survivors and the families of the eight deceased students filed a product liability lawsuit in 2006 against the tire manufacturer, Cooper Tire & Rubber Co., and Daimler Chrysler Corporation (Dodge Ram manufacturer). The suits alleged that the tire was defective; the tread peeled off with no warning which resulted in the vehicle losing control and crashing.

The suit further indicated that the tire-maker knew that the design and final production of this tire brand was faulty, but did nothing to fix the problems. The initial suits were settled out of court with Daimler Chrysler in 2008; Cooper Tire refused to participate and continues to deny liability.

The latest suit to be filed relating to the original accident, is a case filed recently by the wife and children of Evan Parker, the instructor. This product liability, wrongful death lawsuit will be joined with the 2006 suit; it is slated for trial in 2011. The journey to reach this point in the litigation process has been a long one; everyone involved has faced numerous obstacles to recover from the sheer horror of the accident and the injuries they suffered, or to cope with the death of a loved one.

Over the past five years and into the future, these plaintiffs will continue their legal battle. That battle will include a struggle to pay bills and expenses while waiting for settlement or a damage award from a jury. This isn’t easy for any of the survivors and making ends meet is difficult. Mrs. Parker and the other survivor’s may be well served by considering a "lawsuit loan".

A lawsuit cash advance, also known as litigation funding, might address their financial difficulties immediately, relieving financial pressure to settle to soon for too little. In contentious litigation like this, attorneys need time to achieve a fair result through settlement or verdict. With no end to the litigation in sight, life goes on, bills need to be taken care of. One way to minimize the financial impact is to seek a lawsuit cash advance from a professional lawsuit funding company. Lawsuit Financial has more combined legal and legal funding experience than anyone in this relatively new industry. One free call to 1-877-377-SUIT (7848) and you will receive the highest level professional advice at absolutely no charge. The call is free; the advice is priceless. Call Lawsuit Financial today.

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North Carolina Police got quite the shock recently when they responded to a “dead deer on the road” call. The officers figured it had been hit while trying to cross the road. What they found when they got there was the body of a woman; Judy Siegel.

As near as the police could tell, it looked like this unfortunate woman may have hit a tire on the road or hit a back tire on a tractor-trailer. Whatever she hit, it caused her vehicle to veer off the road and slam into a guardrail. Judy may have been ok; she got out of her car and walked out onto the highway. At that point, she was struck one car, then, apparently, several more. The first vehicle that hit her didn’t stay to report the accident; Judy’s death was the result of a hit and run. Other drivers, whose cars encountered her body, did stop at the scene.

The family is considering filing a wrongful death lawsuit. Is it possible to sustain a lawsuit under these circumstances? Yes, it is. One way is to identify the driver of the first car that hit Judy; police are investigating. Evidence collected at the scene may reveal more information about the vehicles involved. If the family chooses to hire an investigator, he/she may find other witnesses to the series of events that led to Judy’s death. Area body shops may have information leading back to the people involved in running over Judy and leaving her dead in the middle of the road.

If the family retains an attorney hired to pursue the case, a claim may exist against Judy’s personal uninsured auto insurance policy (Uninsured and underinsured coverage is something that every driver in America should have. If you don't have it, call your insurance agent, right now!). In other words there are various alternatives that would mean this case may have a chance at successfully concluding the case. In the process of waiting for this case to resolve in their favor, families that find themselves in circumstances like the Siegel family will still need to pay their regular bills and the extraordinary bills related to the death of a loved one.

One solution to handling financial problems while waiting for a wrongful death lawsuit to resolve is to seek lawsuit finance services. Lawsuit funding, also referred to as litigation funding, may be sourced to help plaintiffs handle their bills while they wait for an equitable settlement. In most instances, a lawsuit cash advance isn’t that difficult to arrange and will allow the family to pay off their debts.

Lawsuit Financial is one of the most experienced companies in the country at providing legal finance services. We can often approve a case for lawsuit funding with 24-48 hours and the lawsuit cash advance is excused if you lose your case. That's right; if you lose the case, you keep our lawsuit cash, free of charge. One call to 1-877-377-SUIT (7848) will get you all of the advice you need to get started. The call is free; the advice is priceless.

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Last year, 71 year old Mavis Stonick was hit by a car and killed, while crossing an Evanston, Illinois road, last year. The subsequent autopsy showed that her death had been caused by multiple internal injuries resulting from the vehicle impact. The death was ruled an accident by the police and the Coroner. The family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit brought by Julian Stonick, special administrator of Mavis’s estate.

The battle lines in this case are sharply drawn. The driver of the vehicle, Judy Lowrence, and other witnesses state that Mavis was walking against the traffic light. However, witnesses also state that it was dark and raining; the roads would have been slick. Although Lowrence satisfied the police that she was traveling at posted speeds, others say that she was traveling too fast for the road conditions and not paying attention to pedestrians. No one could say for sure if the driver was on a cell phone or texting, or doing something else at the time of the impact.

To prove that this was a case of wrongful death, the plaintiff must prove that the defendant driver was careless and/or negligent; only time will tell whether or not the lawsuit is settled or resolved in favor of the plaintiff. In cases like this, plaintiffs, like Julian Stonick, are often faced with a myriad of bills relating to the death, funeral expenses, taxes, bill settlements and other expenses related not only to a loved one's death, but to ongoing maintenance of the estate. If the deceased is the family bread winner, the financial situation is even worse. The Stonick family will have to pull together to try and make ends meet while they wait for a fair and equitable settlement.

Julian, and others in her circumstances, might be interested in knowing that litigation funding may be available in the form of a lawsuit cash advance on this wrongful death case, or any other type of personal injury case. If the case qualifies for lawsuit funding, this lawsuit cash advance may be just what is needed to handle the accumulation of bills relating to this case and/or the loss of a loved one. These "lawsuit loans" assist plaintiffs in handling their bills now while the family awaits a verdict or settlement on the case.

Life goes on, bills must be paid; one quick phone call to 1-877-377-SUIT (7848) may immediately solve a plaintiff's financial dilemma. And the key to this valuable pre-settlement funding service is to reduce financial pressure to settle a case too early for too little. Ask your attorney what your case is worth and how long he/she thinks it will take to achieve maximum results. Evaluate your financial situation, put yourself and your family on a financial diet. Do whatever you can to hold out until you can achieve a maximum recovery. But don't settle because you can't afford not to; take comfort in the fact that if you need legal financial assistance from an expert in the legal finance field to achieve the lawsuit result you desire, Lawsuit Financial is just a phone call away.

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In the very unusual wrongful death case of Charles Keiser, it took five years before a partial out of court settlement was finally reached. It was a long and painful journey for Keiser’s daughter, Amanda Landis, who, most likely, faced an ever increasing pile of bills over that period of time. Regular, every day, citizens usually don’t have a stockpile money on hand to handle their her own finances without the death of a loved one (and associated expenses) added in.

The facts of this case are bizarre and resulted in Keiser dying in a watery field on Thanksgiving Day, 2004. State Police were at the scene that day, responding to a call of a stolen bulldozer. Keiser was accused of stealing it; he was being apprehended by an officer when he stopped breathing. He was charged with assault, but ultimately it was the Coroner’s report that offered a somewhat different explanation of what had happened.

While Keiser was being restrained and arrested, he was face down on a wet field; it had rained that day and the field was dotted with puddles. The autopsy concluded that his death was accidental, due to drowning. Amanda Landis alleges, in her wrongful death lawsuit, that sheriff's deputies used excessive force during the arrest; officers held Keiser face down in a swamp while he was restrained and Tasered.

The police claim that they tried to pull Keiser's face out of the water, but Keiser resisted and pushed his face deeper into the water. None of the officers have ever faced criminal charges in the death, but the county agreed to a partial settlement of $750,000, last fall. A jury may have to decide the remaining civil case against the deputies.

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Some lawsuits are difficult; surprisingly enough, it isn’t always clear who should be sued. Faced with a situation like that, most lawyers will sue everyone involved; there is a good reason for that strategy, if they don't sue everyone, those who were sued will blame those who weren't, pokes holes in plaintiff’s arguments and the case could be severely damaged or lost.

Consider this car accident in which a young girl is badly injured. She and her significant other were on the highway in snowy conditions. They came across a car stopped in the middle of the road; it should have been off on the shoulder, but it wasn't. Traffic began to stop behind the couple. A few seconds later an 18-wheeler rear ended the last car, crushing it into the first car. The young girl will never be able to work again. No fault insurance is depleted in this serious automobile accident lawsuit.

Should all of the drivers in this case be sued? The trucker was driving without due care and attention; the first car’s driver abandoned a car in the middle of the road and created a hazard; the boyfriend could have pulled his car on to the shoulder. Of course, they are be sued because to not include someone would shift the blame to an “empty chair” in the court room.

This is the type of multiple party, multiple cause lawsuit will, invariably, take a long time to wind its way through the courts or to even come to some kind of a fair settlement. The more parties there are in lawsuits, the more time is needed to prove the extent of each one's negligence and/or apportion culpability. Meanwhile, a once vibrant, young lady can no longer work; she is barely making ends meet. She struggles to pay her bills. Her whole life was ripped apart in the blink of an eye. She has no other income and her family lacks the means to provide assistance. She faces a mountain of medical bills and is totally disabled.

This is a prime situation for litigation funding; a "lawsuit loan" will remove or eliminate financial pressure to settle too early for too little and permit her to wait for a fair and equitable settlement or verdict. If she is forced to settle her lawsuit early because of financial pressure, she will sacrifice a significant sum of money, sorely needed money that she will need to survive in the future, without the ability to work. She is already in financial straights; she is just managing to keep things together; her funds are running out quickly. Lawsuit funding is often available after one phone call. One call to 1-877-377-SUIT may provide the solution. Legal finance services often provide a quick, prompt answer to a plaintiff’s prayers. Lawsuit funding from Lawsuit Financial will often allow a seriously injured plaintiff to hold on financially until a settlement is reached or a verdict is rendered.

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In an early February 2010 decision that startled many and overjoyed others, the Illinois Supreme Court slapped down that state’s version of medical malpractice “tort reform”; the law that imposed caps on damages to medical malpractice victims. The law was first passed in 2005, and Illinois personal injury victims and their attorneys have been battling against these unfair laws even since. The original cap was set as $500,000 for pain and suffering and other non-economic damages in any suit against a physician and $1 million for any claims filed against a hospital.

The key reason that the high court determined the law to be unconstitutional was that it violated the Separation of Powers clause of the Illinois Constitution. In essence, the legislature was trying to substitute its judgment for that of judges and/or juries. Since the constitution guarantees independent branches of government, (executive, legislative and judicial), tort reform like this allows the legislative branch to trample on the domain of the judicial branch, a clearly unconstitutional endeavor. This decision has really ticked off insurance companies; they are grumbling that it will increase the cost cost of medical malpractice insurance and drive doctors out of the State to other locations where caps are still in effect.

In reality, this decision was a victory for justice; victims of medical malpractice plaintiffs now stand a fair and equitable chance of a full and fair hearing on their injuries and disabilities and a just recovery in a medical malpractice lawsuit. And, the reality is that damage caps don’t solve a single thing when it comes to medical liability. Instead, caps leave people that desperately need to be compensated for severe, life-long injuries without enough money to survive. Caps shift the burden from the private insurance carrier, hospital and/or doctor, where it belongs, to the victim, and, when a capped award runs out, to the public in increased taxes.

This brave and refreshing decision of the Illinois Supreme Court won’t end the national debate about tort reform, but it strikes a blow to the advocates of shifting the cost of medical malpractice from insurance companies to innocent victims and, ultimately, to the public. Lawsuit Financial, the pro-justice lawsuit funding company, thinks that is a good thing; what do you think?

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You almost knew this was likely going to happen, right? Another recall of a Toyota product and this time its 8,000 new Tacoma pickup trucks. Just add these in to the global recall of more than 8.5 million vehicles to date.

What’s the problem with the trucks? Seems they may have defective front drive shafts. If you happen to be driving a four-wheel Tacoma built in the US between mid-December 2009 and early February 2010, head back to the dealer pronto. Apparently a faulty component in the front drive shaft may crack. If that happens, the drive shaft would separate and fall off the truck. And Imagine the accidents that could result from that.

Here is a video report of the problem.

If accidents result from this newly discovered Toyota defect (or, if accidents have already occurred) they would likely fall into these legal categories: crashworthiness, defective products, strict liability and personal injury. If an accident results in death, suit may also be filed as a wrongful death lawsuit. It is difficult to predict which of these would form the basis of a particular plaintiff’s claim; this would depend on the details of accidents involving the defective front drive shafts.

This latest recall, on top of the sticky gas pedal fiasco, compounds Toyota's legal liability problems. It also raises the specter of additional lawsuits, to top of those related to the sticky gas pedals; a defect that has already caused numerous crashes, injuries and deaths.
Cases like this where expert testimony is needed to educate a jury about the facts, tend to be expensive and often long winded. It will take months if not years for suits like this to either be settled out of court or finalized with a jury verdict in the plaintiff’s favor.

The waiting is harmful to an already injured and distressed plaintiff who is struggling to keep his/her head above water financially after a life-altering personal injury accident. Enormous bills have to be paid; shattered lives must adapt to new realities.

It might be wise for any Toyota victim who is involved in litigation against the auto giant to check out lawsuit funding from the industry leader. A "lawsuit loan" might save the day and allow the plaintiff to deal with his/her bills right now. Legal finance services permit plaintiffs to await justice, rather than be forced to settle early for a smaller amount of money. One call to 1-877-377-SUIT (7848) will provide you the answers to all of your questions about this important service. The call is free; the advice is priceless.

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Congratulations to Anne Mitchel, the Texas nurse who was charged with "misuse of official information" after she wrote a confidential letter to the Texas Medical Board complaining about a doctor’s unsafe medical practices. Today, on the fourth day of her trial in Andrew, Texas, the jury found the veteran nurse "not guilty"

As reported here yesterday, there has been outrage in the legal community that Mitchell was charged with “misuse of official information,” a third-degree felony in Texas under an abuse-of-power statute.

Mitchell and fellow nurse Vicki Galle, (prosecutors dropped the charges against Galle), have responded with a civil lawsuit against the county, hospital, sheriff, doctor and prosecutor, accusing them of vindictive prosecution and denial of the nurses' First Amendment rights. If convicted, this would clearly have had a chilling effect on a nurses ability to report physician misconduct and keep patients safe. This a victory for justice in America.

According to the Texas Occupations Code,

"a nurse may report a licensed health care practitioner, agency , or facility that the nurse has reasonable cause to believe has exposed a patient to substantial risk of harm as a result of failing to provide patient care."

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Most people consider a hospital a place to seek medical help in order to improve a patient’s condition. Those same people consider a hospital emergency room as a place to get immediate medical assistance. Unfortunately, sometimes a patient is forgotten or neglected by hospital staff. That was the case with Latino musician, Joaquin Rivera in a Pennsylvania hospital. Therefore, it should be no surprise that his family is filing a lawsuit against Aria Health Systems for Rivera’s wrongful death.

According to an article, the State Health Department released a report identifying numerous staff policy violations that occurred in the emergency room of Aria Health Systems on the evening of November 28, 2009.

Here is a partial sequence of events and the errors that, allegedly, occurred: Mr. Rivera entered the hospital at approximately 10:45 complaining of chest pains on his left side. Sometime later, he suffered a heart attack and died, although he sat dead in the waiting room for over 40 minutes. During this time, he was also robbed by three vagrants. All this before hospital personnel noticed or took any action. Surveillance cameras show that Mr. Rivera stopped moving 11 minutes after he arrived at the hospital. At 11:03 p.m., a nurse called his name, but did nothing when he didn’t respond. She noticed he was staring at a wall and not moving, but still did nothing. Only when another patient mentioned that he was dead, did anyone attend to Mr. Rivera.

When we seek medical care, we expect the medical professionals to take all necessary steps and precautions to protect our health and our lives. In an emergency situation, we expect those steps to be taken immediately. When physicians and hospital employees fail to perform their duties, serious physical consequence and/or death usually follow. The Rivera case seems to be an example of a wrongful death resulting from medical staff and hospital inefficiency.

Lawsuit Financial asks: Where was hospital protocol?” In this case, the nursing staff claims they were unaware of protocol that required them to check on patients in the waiting room. How can a professional hospital and staff not be responsible for monitoring the condition of patients in the waiting room? Is this is a break down in training, communication, responsibility, or all three? Whatever caused this tragedy, there should be accountability. There should be adequate safety measures, protocol, and staff training designed to prevent these types of occurrences. Lives and safety hang in the balance; if medical and hospital staff fail to exercise proper care and implement appropriate standards of care, we will continue to read about these preventable and wrongful death.

The grief that follows the loss of a loved one can be overwhelming. The last thing family members want to think about is the expenses (funeral expenses, medical bills, outstanding household bills and charges) to be settled, as they try to adjust to life without their loved one. When you think you may be entitled to compensation for the wrongful death of a loved one, the first things you should do is consult with an experienced wrongful death attorney who can help you get through the legal complexities. If you do not know an attorney, Lawsuit Financial has excellent legal referral sources all over the country and will locate a legal specialist in your area within 24 - 48 hours. This is a free service to you. Seeking compensation may take longer than expected, especially when dealing with hospitals and their insurance companies. Lawsuit funding can help cover unexpected expenses while waiting for a case to settle. Lawsuit Financial provides financial assistance to families while they pursue litigation for the wrongful death of a loved one. Our litigation funding professionals will evaluate your wrongful death lawsuit funding and can typically provide the funds you need within 24 – 48 hours of case evaluation. Call us toll free at 1-877-377-SUIT (7848) for a free analysis of your situation. The call is free; the advice is priceless!

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Anne Mitchell was a nurse at the Winkler County Memorial Hospital. Considering her professional credentials and ethical obligations, she saw a wrong and tried to right it. She saw a doctor at her hospital who, she felt, was performing sub-standard surgeries and improperly prescribing medication. She wasn't naive; the Texas medical community is a close-knit group and she knew that her complaint to the Texas Medical Board would have repercussions. Because of this, she complained to the Board anonymously.

But, she didn't count on the not-so-professional relationship between the county sheriff and the doctor in question. When the doctor, Rolando G. Arafiles, Jr. got wind of the complaint, he sought the assistance of his old friend, the sheriff. The sheriff investigated; he contacted patients listed in the anonymous letter of complaint, searched for clues of the letter origin, determined suspects, obtained search warrants for the top candidates in his "investigation", and found the letter of complaint on Mitchell's computer. And, all of this was done at taxpayer expense.

As a result of this "investigation", Mitchell and a second nurse (Vickilyn Galle) who assisted her, were fired; to add insult to injury, prosecutors filed felony charges ("misuse of official information") against them and a trial is ongoing. Mitchell, a longtime hospital employee, faces the possibility of 10 years in prison, if convicted. The complaint against Galle was dismissed at the discretion of the prosecutor.

This was not an isolated complaint; this doctor had a history of substandard performance. He performed a failed skin graft in the emergency room without surgical privileges. He also sutured a rubber finger tip to a patient’s crushed finger “for protection”; this surgery was cited as 'inappropriate' by the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Several nurse associations have raised $40,000 for Mitchell's defense and have called her prosecution an "outrage". The medical community has been silent on the issue. Mitchell and Gille have filed a federal, civil, lawsuit seeking protection under whistle-blower statutes.

Lawsuit Financial's opinion? "Lawsuit Abuse" and "Tort Refom" have been the buzz words in the debate to limit a patient's right to recover when a physician commits an error that causes serious injury or death to that patient. By using terms like "frivolous", the anti-justice forces seek to limit recoveries in serious cases. This effort to deny patients their fundamental right to pursue litigation has been led by the medical and business community and by giant, multi-billion dollar insurance companies. This prosecution is an extension of that same effort. As the attached article says:

This case also is bound to have a chilling effect on the willingness of nurses to report doctors believed to be endangering patients. That is not good news.

"Delay, deny, confuse and refuse" have been the buzz words for insurance company behavior in litigation, by the American Association for Justice, a pro-citizen lawyers group. This case is an example of similar conduct; it is designed to make a whistleblower think twice before regarding negligent or dangerous conduct to authorities. The dangerous doctor continues his negligent conduct with impunity and the nurse who, in good faith, reported him is punished. Go figure. To my knowledge, Dr. Arafiles has yet not been investigated as the result of Mitchell's complaint. His past performance is, absolutely, a key issue to whether the complaint was filed in good faith or whether it was a "vendetta" as the prosecution alleges. This is a case of putting the cart before the horse; this prosecution is a blow to safety in the operating room and in the doctor's office. The easiest way to reduce the incidents of medical neglect or mistake is to prevent them before they happen. The unrestrained ability of a health care professional to report persistent neglect is a vital tool to prevent medical mistakes. Texas citizens should be outraged.

Lawsuit Financial is a pro-justice lawsuit funding company that provides cash flow solutions and necessities of life litigation funding to plaintiffs involved a pending medical malpractice lawsuit or other types of personal injury litigation. A desperate plaintiff is not a positive influence on settlement negotiations. If you or a loved one is involved in a lawsuit and concerned with meeting your financial obligations, contact Lawsuit Financial toll free at 877-377-SUIT (7848) or visit our website at www.lawsuitfinancial.com for a free consultation.

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Amy Alanis and Joshua Molina are living every parent’s nightmare – the death of a child. On the evening of February 1, 2010, Ms. Alanis, Mr. Molina, and their 13-month old son, Joshua (J.J.), together with two friends, were heading home on the northwest side of Chicago when Putiporn Kaewmooka smashed into their Honda Civic. Little Joshua was thrown from the car through the rear window and pronounced dead at the hospital. Two family friends were also killed in the crash.

But, there is an unbelievable sub-plot to this tragedy: Shortly before blasting through the intersection and ramming into the Honda driven by Mr. Molina, Kaewmooka was fleeing the scene of another auto accident which occurred a few blocks away. Kaewmooka was traveling well in excess of the speed limit, driving without headlights, as they were damaged in the first accident. Two days after the fatality, Mr. Kaewmooka was released from police custody because alcohol and drug tests came back negative, and because he previously had a flawless driving record. What is wrong with this picture? He was in two accidents minutes apart – fleeing one; injuring two and killing three in another. Alanis said in that one moment, he took all the hopes and dreams they ever had for their son.

Mr. Molina and Ms. Alanis have filed a lawsuit seeking unspecified monetary damages for the death of J.J. and for the injuries their own serious injuries. The lawsuit, they say is about justice for their son; it is not about the money. This is another case of a senseless act. This couple has lost a precious opportunity that we often take for granted: the simple, priceless, opportunity to watch their child grow up. They can only remember his first hug or first kiss; they will never experience his first day at school, his first baseball game, his prom, graduation and other childhood milestones. At a press conference, his mother had this to say:

“His smile was not like everybody else’s – he showed all his teeth...He was just learning to give hugs and kisses.”

Joshua was born on Christmas day, December 25, 2008. Christmas mornings will forever be a day of mourning for the Molina and Alanis families.

Lawsuit Financial provides strategic pre-settlement funding; we assist plaintiffs in paying important financial obligations while their cases are pending in litigation. . Wrongful death lawsuits are very contentious and often take years to resolve. Lawsuit Financial helps families through such difficult times; we are very sensitive to your needs. We offer free consultations to evaluate your case and financial needs. Contact us online or call 1-877-377-SUIT (784), toll free to speak with one of our lawsuit funding specialists. Losing a child is devastating to a parent. The management and staff of Lawsuit Financial Corporation extend their heartfelt sympathies to Mr. Molina and Ms. Alanis.

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Although Marta Perez and Rosie Landeros recently received a record, multi-million dollar, verdict in a lawsuit against Gustavo Davalos Torres, the two Bakersfield, CA sisters will never have the lives they did before June 15, 2007.

Ms. Perez and Ms. Landeros, 16 and 25 respectively at the time of the accident, were in a Honda Civic out for an evening of dinner and a movie. Gustavo Torres was driving under the influence when he ran a stop sign and crashed into the Honda. Toxicology reports showed that Torres blood alcohol content at the time of the accident was .16, twice the legal limit. Mr. Torres told first told the authorities that he only had two beers; he later changed it to four. In order to have an alcohol level of .16, Torres would have consumed 8 to 12 beers.

Mr. Torres was returning the truck he was driving back to Palla Rosa Farms, his employer at the time. He was able to walk away from the accident with no serious injuries. Unfortunately, that was not the case for the two sisters. Perez and Landeros were rushed to the hospital with traumatic brain injuries. Ms. Perez recovered enough to return to her job at a rehabilitation center. Ms. Landeros was not as fortunate. She was in a coma for six weeks and suffers from memory loss; she has no control over her emotions or judgment. She is confined to a walker, her left leg has virtually no strength, and her left arm is still bent from the impact. She will need constant round-the-clock care the rest of her life. Her years of high school and graduation were lost. Her dream of becoming a nurse shattered. “You can’t put a price on what happened,” said now 28-year-old Marta Perez. “Money is not going to change life back to the way it was before.”

We continue to hear of these unnecessary tragedies; they are senseless and avoidable. When will they stop? If you wish to drink, that is your choice: but please, make a conscious decision, before you take the first drink, to not mix drinking with driving. Please, if you decide to drink, stay off the road! Make wise choices in your life; the choices you make could be life-altering and may seriously affect the lives of others.

Think about innocents like Rosie Landeros. While her financial recovery will certainly assist in providing her future care and living needs, it will never give her back the live she was enjoying or allow her to experience her dream to be a nurse. Can we put a price tag on a teenager's dream? On her future quality of life? If you are one of the “Mr. Torres’” of the world, is the drink worth it? Will you enjoy prison? What will your quality of life be, knowing you had seriously damaged a young person's life, forever?

This case took almost three years to resolve. Both victims suffered serious injuries and serious financial damage. Incomes were severely restricted during that time. Thankfully, both were able to wait out the long legal process and receive appropriate justice for their injuries. Perhaps they received lawsuit funding to get by. By now, you know that lawsuit funding assists families who are struggling to make ends meet due to injury or death caused by auto accidents, slip and falls, malpractice, product defects, and other accidental injuries. In this case, it would have been of substantial assistance to the victims of this drunk driver. If you are involved in a pending personal injury lawsuit and worried about paying bills or other financial obligations, Lawsuit Financial has your solution. Our pro-justice legal finance company is one of the country's most experienced provider of legal funding services. If you have been injured in any type of lawsuit that was not your fault, please contact Lawsuit Financial today. 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.

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If you read my blogs on a regular basis, you know that I continuously remind readers about the dangers of distracted driving. Usually, these distractions happen in the form of cell phone use or texting while driving. Recently I read an article that tops all of the distracted driving cases I have read and reported about. In this recent case, a truck driver caused a fatal accident due to being distracted while watching pornography on his laptop computer screen.

Julie Stratton, 33 of Snyder, New York was traveling on Interstate 90 when she hit a deer, disabling her car. Ms. Stratton called 9-1-1, but help did not arrive before a tractor trailer driven by Thomas Wallace, 45 of Brook Park, Ohio slammed into her car. How could several vehicles avoid hitting her vehicle, yet Mr. Wallace could not? The answer – Mr. Wallace was distracted by pornography he was watching on his laptop. Later, when he admitted to watching the porn, he also admitted that he kept fictitious log books and had actually been on duty for twenty-seven hours straight and driving on only four hours of sleep. This is in violation of the transportation law. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, long distance drivers may not exceed 11 hours of driving per day, and work no more than 14 total hours. Between working periods, a driver must have at least 10 hours off duty. Drivers are also required to document their time in logbooks.

There are far more possible distractions than anyone could ever imagine. How many more accidents must happen before people get the message? Let’s face it ─ if you are the fatality, it is too late to “get the message.” Because of Mr. Wallace’s negligent actions, there are two little boys, Sam and Ben who will grow up without their mother. It is time we all think twice before driving while distracted.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a automobile or truck accident, it is important to contact an attorney who specializes in cases like yours. An attorney will not only advise you on your case, but will help advice protect your legal rights, and preserve the evidence resulting from the accident. If you don't know or can't locate an attorney in your area, Lawsuit Financial will be happy to provide a free referral, anywhere in the country.

What if you are injured or disabled? What if the medical expenses and household bills are piling up, or even worse ─ funeral expenses? Couple that with the amount of time that a lawsuit takes because of insurance company delay tactics, and you may be facing financial devastation. What are your options if you are in this situation? You can rack up more debt with credit cards or a second mortgage on your home, or you can call Lawsuit Financial.

Lawsuit Financial provides lawsuit funding to help cover bills while your case is being prepared for trial and settled. Let our pro-justice legal finance company help relieve the financial burdens so your attorney has the time necessary to achieve the results you deserve. We will help prevent you from resolving your case for less than full value due to pressing financial needs. Call us at 1-877-377-SUIT (7848) or visit our website for a free, no-obligation consultation.

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Why aren't drivers getting the message that drinking and driving don't mix? Why can't they see that this is a dangerous, sometimes fatal combination? The family of 19 year-old Kevin Benes learned this the hard way when a drunk driver slammed into the young Illinois man's car last Dec 11, causing his death.

His family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Michael Bourdage, the man accused of driving drunk and causing the crash. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages in excess of $50,000. Bourdage, 24, also faces criminal charges.

Scott McKenna, the Benes' family attorney, stated that the boy's parents want to see to it that "justice is done". "The bottom line is, Mr. Bourdage needs to be held responsible for what he did".

Serious auto accidents involving serious injuries and/or death are often the consequence of drinking and driving. Lawsuit Financial is constantly called upon to provide financial support in the form of lawsuit funding to people who have suffered serious injuries caused by the negligence of a drunk driver. Worse, our pro-justice legal finance company also provides lawsuit financial assistance to survivors of people like young Mr. Benes who are killed by drunk drivers and file wrongful death lawsuits to collect damages.

Auto Accident lawsuit funding or Wrongful Death lawsuit funding can assist families who are having trouble making ends meet because of the injuries or deaths caused by a drunk driver. Litigation funding can provide financial assistance, regardless of whether the victim has good or bad credit; our legal funding company is only concerned with whether the victim has a solid case and a good lawyer. We can even provide assistance in finding a good lawyer if your family has not yet found one. If you have been injured in any type of lawsuit that was not your fault, please contact Lawsuit Financial today. You can call us, toll free, at -877-377-SUIT or visit us on the web at www.lawsuitfinancial.com. The call or the visit is free; the advice is priceless.

And, for those of you who like to drink, please don't mix your drinking with driving. Appoint a designated driver, call a cab or a designated driver service. The life you save might be your own, and, if your negligence results in the catastrophic injury or death of another, and you have a conscience, your life will change for the worse and will never be the same.

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