Lawsuit Finance Blog

This taxi versus pedestrian automobile accident happened in San Francisco. A 65-year old woman was crossing the street, in a designated crosswalk area, when she was hit by a taxi cab. The woman was left with permanent injuries; the jury award reflects the fact that she will now need lifetime medical attention.

The woman and her family filed a lawsuit against the cab driver and the company that owned the cab. While they awaited justice in the case, they may have also placed a phone call or engaged in an online visit to a lawsuit funding company. Why? To determine whether they were eligible to apply for pre-settlement funding. In a case like this, accident related disability prevents timely payment of important bills and expenses, and an accident results in additional, unexpected, medical and rehabilitation bills. Families in this situation often wonder how they will make ends meet, now and in the immediate future, until the case settles.

These victims of negligence need look no further than a caring, experienced, legal finance company. At the initial contact, the plaintiff answers some simple questions, completes a short application form online or by telephone. There are no credit checks, no monthly payments to make, and no need to be employed. The case is what qualifies for litigation funding, not the person. This is not a "lawsuit loan" even though some in the industry refer to it that way. Once the initial intake form has been reviewed and approved, the lawsuit cash advance is forwarded to the plaintiff in the fastest way possible, usually by wire or check, within 24-48 hours. The plaintiff now has the cash needed for injury related home renovations, car payments, house payments and other important bills or expenses. And, most importantly, he/she does not need to settle a valuable case for pennies on the dollar to get the financial assistance that is desperately needed. Bills don’t stop coming because someone has been seriously injured in an accident. Lawsuit financing covers you financially, preventing you from having to entertain insultingly low offers to settle from insurance companies.

In 2007, A Florida man was stuck on Florida I-75 due to construction traffic; suddenly, he was rear-ended by a semi-truck going 70 mph. The man bled to death in his 11 year old son’s lap; the child watch the entire event unfold in front of him, including his dad's slow, painful death.

The Wrongful Death lawsuit filed by an attorney for the family alleged that the contractors at the site – Zep Construction and Traffic Control Products – were negligent because warning lights and other crucial hazard equipment weren't on site. Why do think those warning measures were not present? The lawsuit alleges that the companies were trying to save money. Many people argue that multi-million dollar verdicts are out of whack with the injuries or death suffered. Would those of you who feel that way agree that life is worth more than the minor amount a company saves by not installing safety equipment or warning devices?

The jury's verdict specifically noted that the defendants were motivated, in their failure to provide warning lights and other hazard equipment, by financial, bottom line, issues. Jurors found Zep 65% liable and Traffic Control Products 30% liable. The driver of the truck that killed Mr. Brashear was determined to be only 5% liable. Only 5% liability to the at-fault driver in a rear end collision; how poor must the construction warning system have been?!.

And what a shocking event for an 11-year old boy and his family. As for the family, it has lost its principal bread-winner; how did they pay their important bills and expenses while waiting for justice in the case? Were they able to keep up with the mortgage and car payments? Could they keep food on the table? Could they get the boy the care and treatment he most certainly needed? Could they properly bury their lost, loved one? Lawsuit funding is a service that provides a personal injury plaintiff with part of the proceeds of his/her lawsuit before the case is actually resolved. An experienced legal finance company can help with all of the financial obligations listed above and will often continue to do so until the case is actually settled.

The litigation funding company comes to the plaintiff's financial rescue and pays needed obligations, immediately; in this case, the family may patiently wait for a settlement or verdict in the case, knowing that all important bills and expenses have been satisfied.

A lawsuit cash advance is easy and free to apply for; once a plaintiff is approved, fast cash lawsuit financing arrives by wire or check within 24-48 hours. There are no monthly payments to make; no upfront fees; no credit check, no hassle. And, no risk. That's because if the plaintiff loses the case, he/she keeps the money, free of charge; it does not have to be paid back. Pre-settlement funding allows the plaintiff to await justice in financial comfort. Do not take the first settlement offer that comes along because you desperately need cash now. Obtain a "lawsuit loan", instead; decline the offer, if that is what your attorney recommends (always listen to the advice of your experienced personal injury attorney) and wait for a fair and full resolution of your valuable case.

In many of my writings, I ask whether people would give up their good health in exchange for money. Most people answer "no". Here's a case where an automobile accident victim lost, not only his good health, but his marriage, as well. Would you trade your good health and your marriage for $2,000,000? The 39-year old man was rear ended at a train crossing. His back and neck injuries involved bulging discs and protrusions along his cervical and lumbar spine. This led to sciatica in his legs, excruciating spasms, muscle twitching, loss of appetite, insomnia and bilateral hip pain. He has difficulty walking and dealing with his normal daily routines. As a result of his physical incapacity, his marriage ended. The victim, with professional assistance from an experienced personal injury attorney, sued the driver’s employer, who, appropriately, admitted liability. The defendants did not offer enough money to avoid a jury trial and the jury rendered a verdict of $2,175,030.

This gentleman filed a personal injury lawsuit to recover money damages because he will need assistance to live the rest of his life as best and as comfortably as he is able. Since he can no longer work and needs full time care, his expenses, without this verdict, would be enormous.
It took him a long while and a hard fight to obtain appropriate justice in this case. He and his situation were excellent candidates for lawsuit funding, a service that would have assisted him financially while he awaited justice from the jury. This is pre-settlement funding, money provided to a plaintiff ahead of an expected settlement or verdict. It’s a win-win situation for the plaintiff, as it means that the financial pressure to settle too early for too little is lessened; he can pay all of his important bills and expenses and afford to wait for the case to resolve fully and fairly. He doesn't have to accept inadequate offers from insurance company just to make ends meet.

It only takes a few minutes to apply for a 'lawsuit loan' and this may be done online or by phone. Once the applicant is approved, fast cash arrives in 24-48 hours. There are no upfront fees and no monthly payments; the plaintiff keeps the money for free if he loses the case. This is, truly, no risk legal finance.

This particular case happened in Texas, and it was settled out of court for $258,000. A nine year old boy sustained third degree burns while he was being taken care of by his grandparents. The boy was visiting his grandparents in 2007, where he touched a hot steam vaporizer. He sustained severe burns on the palm of his right hand. In fact, the burn was so bad he needed several surgeries to remove the scar tissue so he could use it. He is slated for more surgery as he gets older.

The boy's mother sued her in-laws to recover the costs of medical treatments, surgeries and medications. The lawsuit alleged that the elderly couple were negligent in leaving the vaporizer out where the child could reach it, despite being aware that it was dangerously hot and was a safety hazard. Defendants had refused to accept responsibility, saying the vaporizer was left out by someone else without their knowledge; the out-of court settlement decides the issue and the case..

As tough as it likely was to sue a family member, the fact is that child had enormous medical bills; his family could not have been able to pay on their own. It has always been interesting to me that families with insurance will gladly allow strangers or visitors to pursue coverage when they are hurt, but are hesitant and angry when their negligence injures family members and they decide to pursue a claim. Why do we purchase insurance if not to protect our visiting loved ones when we are negligent?

This family did the right thing in pursuing homeowners' coverage in this case. While the case was pending, the family also could have sought lawsuit funding for more immediate assistance. While a child cannot receive legal finance proceeds (because a child lacks the capacity to enter into a contract), that part of the settlement designated to reimburse the parents for medical and attendant care expenses can be the subject of a litigation funding contract, if immediate cash now is needed or desired to obtain appropriate treatment. A pre-settlement funding expert can help you through this process.

In this case, for example, a 'lawsuit loan' would have allowed her to pay for her son’s surgeries and other medical expenses while they were waiting for the successful resolution of their case. A lawsuit cash advance may also advance that part of the settlement that is paid to the mother as reimbursement for attendant and nursing care performed by her.

If approved, clients will have cash in their hands within 24-48 hours; there are no upfront fees or monthly payments to make and they don’t have to go through a credit check or have a job. Lawsuit funding is cash given in advance of a settlement or verdict; it prevents a plaintiff from having to settle too early for too little. It allows a plaintiff to await justice in a fair and full resolution of his/her case.

This case took place in Houston, Texas; it involved a construction worker who sustained a knee injury when hit by a tractor trailer that was being driven by an employee of another company. The injury, a torn meniscus, required surgery to repair the tear, and subsequent physical therapy. The injured plaintiff has to, literally, learn to walk properly, once again.
Unfortunately, the injury continues to plague this worker; he experiences severe ongoing pain and restricted mobility.

During the trial for this case, the defendant’s attorneys suggested the plaintiff’s injuries were not all that serious and he should have recovered within weeks. They offered to settle for $5,000. The offer was declined and in the final analysis, the jury verdict came in at $1,557,500; obviously, the jury determined that the injury was, indeed, serious and further found that the defendant was negligent.

This is a prime example of why victims should not settle with insurance companies for initial, lower than low, early settlement offers. Generally, the case will settle considerably higher or result in a hefty jury verdict, if the injury is serious and liability is strong. Insurance companies deliberately delay and deny cases to create financial desperation in a plaintiff to settle too early for too little.

That is what gave birth to the concept of lawsuit funding. This case is a prime example of a case where if a plaintiff has been financially desperate enough to be forced to accept an early offer, he would have cost himself seven figures off of the eventual jury verdict. If he was desperate enough to even consider the $5,000 offer, he would have been wise to consider litigation funding, instead.

A 'lawsuit loan' is money given in advance of an expected settlement or jury verdict; pre-settlement funding helps pay for and keep the plaintiff in treatment or therapy, creates immediate income and helps pay important bills and expenses, like mortgage or car payments. it allows the victim to continue with their therapy and pay other accident related expenses.

Applying for a lawsuit cash advance is easy and takes just a few minutes to do by phone or online. Once the applicant is approved, fast cash legal finance is on its way to the plaintiff, within 24-48 hours, by check or wire. Once that financial desperation to settle too early for too little is removed, the plaintiff can follow the professional advice of his/her attorney, declining all settlement offers that the attorney considers inadequate. Legal funding often pays for itself by the additional money it makes possible and, if a plaintiff suffers the unfortunate fate of losing the case, the lawsuit financing is completely excused; that's right, you do not have to pay the money back.

The tragedy occurred in Georgia; a pipe insulator who worked on site at a grain processing plant was only 26-years old at the time of his death. He was elevated and harnessed on a 15 foot high scissor lift that was close to a recompression evaporator, filled with hot liquid waste.
While harnessed and hanging near the evaporator, one of the outlets gave way shooting a stream of hot liquid and steam directly at Garcia. He could not disengage from his harness and sustained chemical burns over 90% of his body. He died in hospital the next day.

Garcia’s family filed a wrongful death lawsuit on his behalf, and were subsequently awarded $6.7 million. The case took a long time to resolve and this was a man who sent much of his wages to his family, back home in Mexico. How does a dependent family handle its finances after losing its principal means of support to an accident? Well, while waiting for a fair settlement or verdict, the family could have taken advantage of a service referred to as litigation funding to help get by. Lawsuit funding is a quick and easy method to access fast cash that will help a plaintiff pay all his/her necessary bills right away. In addition, applying for a lawsuit cash advance only takes a few minutes and it may be done either online or by calling the legal finance company directly.

After a plaintiff’s application has been approved, pre-settlement funding dollars are sent quickly and expeditiously either by wire or by check. When the plaintiff receives that money, they immediately pay off their medical bills or any other costs associated with the accident and/or deal with their usual regular financial obligations. Once these important obligations have been satisfied, a plaintiff can now patiently wait for a fair resolution of the case; he/she now has the choice to turn down any ridiculous offers made by an insurance company. Resolving immediate financial hardship with lawsuit funding allows a plaintiffs to obtain a fair and equitable settlement. It may be a good fit for your lawsuit; the call is free; the advice is priceless.

This incident occurred in Texas; a flow back hand, under contract to an oil and gas drilling company, was hit by a piece of machinery that should have been secured by the company. The result was fractures to his right arm and leg that both required numerous surgeries; unfortunately, despite the surgeries, his injuries were so severe, he is unable to ever return to work. His case has been resolved for $2.66 Million.

While his case wound its way through the long and complicated legal process, this unfortunate, seriously injured victim may have taken advantage of a service known as lawsuit funding. This is money that is advanced to a lawsuit plaintiff to help him/her out, financially, while waiting for the lawsuit to settle. The money is available almost immediately, in 24-48 hours, and may be used for any important bill or expense, from medical bills to mortgage payments, from groceries to tuition.

As in this case, serious injury creates disability; disability creates income loss, income loss creates desperation; desperation will cause a plaintiff to settle a valuable case too early for too little compensation. If a disabled plaintiff does that, how long will the money last. Pre-settlement funding allows the plaintiff the luxury of keeping the bills and expenses paid while waiting out the legal process and giving his/her attorney time needed to obtain maximum results.

When applying for a lawsuit cash advance, there should be no application fees, no upfront fees, and no monthly payments; this is important to note, because if you are dealing with a litigation funding company that tacks on extra fees to your 'lawsuit loan', find another company.

With the medical bills, mortgage, car payment, rent, and other daily expenses covered, this valuable legal finance service has provided the plaintiff has the peace of mind to wait for a decent and fair settlement without having to take an inadequate offer from an insurance company.

And, what of the contract employer in this case? Had it created a safer work environment; had it inspected its equipment and facilities properly, this incident could have been prevented. There is no lawsuit abuse in America; that is a term invented by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and corporate interest lobbyists to reduce ordinary citizens' access to the courts. There is safety abuse, and if tort reform zealots really wish to reduce the number of lawsuits, why don't they work on improving safety rather than the deprivation of justice. Corporate America: Stop wasting your money on lobbyists to reform our legal system; that system works just fine. Spend it instead safety measures, on keeping your workplace and your workers safe, and injury free. Spending on safety will help reduce the number of lawsuits.

This San Francisco case involves a cyclist who was badly injured while riding his bike due to the fact that the front fork on the bike broke. The bike rider was 58 years old at the time of this accident; he was part of a group of over 100 cyclists taking part in an event in Simi Valley, when the front fork – which should have been made of durable carbon fiber, snapped in two. He was dumped unceremoniously on the pavement and sustained severe fractures.

After a long stint in the hospital, the man consulted with a personal injury lawyer with experience in product liability cases and filed a lawsuit to recover, among other things, damages to pay his very high medical bills and the cost of his therapy and medications, etc.

In cases like this, in addition to retaining and experienced attorney, a litigant may also be interested to know that he could take advantage of a service called lawsuit funding. This pre-settlement funding service provides the litigant with part of his settlement, before the case is resolved at no risk to the litigant. Why no risk, you ask? Because he is only required to repay the lawsuit cash advance and profit due if he wins the case. Thus, if he qualifies, he can keep his bills current without having to settle his case, to early for too little compensation. Talk about a tension reliever!

Resolving medical expense liabilities, staying current on monthly obligations and keeping a roof over his head while recovering will enable the litigant to patiently wait for a fair settlement or court verdict. They will not be at the mercy of insurance companies who would use financial desperation to diminish value or dismiss his claim.

The 'lawsuit loan' applicant does not have to pay money to fill out an application, does not have to pay any upfront fees and does not have any monthly payments to make. The money is his (or hers) when it arrives; while a litigant may use the money as he/she pleases, it is recommended that it be used for important bills and expenses. Strategic advice is a phone call or mouse click away. The call or click is free; the advice is priceless.

This college student was only 21-years old; he was on his way to a camping trip when two trucks collided and one careened into the car he was riding in. As a result of this tragic automobile accident, this young man sustained traumatic brain injuries. His $49,000,000 jury award was considered to be the largest single-plaintiff award in California in the last ten years; the size of the verdict surprised almost no one, as the young man now requires around the clock medical care.

The jury awarded $3.4 million in past medical expenses, $27.6 million in future medical expenses, $4.5 million for future lost wages and $13.5 million in general damages. The defendants in this case were deemed to be jointly and severally liable for special damages and severally liable for general damages. Trucker number one was deemed as being 60% at fault. Trucker number two was 35% at fault and the state of California was cited as being 5% at fault.

This case has taken its toll on the young boy and his family; they are now trying to cope with his high demand medical needs. Lawsuit funding may have assisted this young man and his family; litigation funding is cash that is provided in advance of an expected settlement. The case is evaluated by the legal finance company and a small portion is advanced to you, in cash, against your future settlement or recovery, to assist you through the long, legal process.

When the plaintiff applies for lawsuit funding, either by phone or online, the application and case is reviewed; once approved, your fast cash, "lawsuit loan" is sent quickly, usually within 24-48 hours, by check or by wire. Once a plaintiff has the money in the bank, he/she can start paying off the medical expenses and other important bills and expenses, like the mortgage, car payments, rent and tuition.

Pre-settlement funding allows the plaintiff to deal with everything immediately and then wait, because they have money in the bank, for a solid offer – none of this cheap settlement stuff on the part of insurance companies. There is no cost to apply for a lawsuit cash advance, no upfront fees and no monthly payments to make. The money is theirs to keep; if they lose the case, they don't have to repay to money. Repayment is contingent upon the outcome of the case; plaintiffs must only repay if and when they win their case.

Slip and fall accidents are often far more serious than the average person would expect. Most of us are able to get up, dust ourselves off, and be on our way. But, for this 60 something Philadelphia man, who was helping his son move into a condo, a fall caused a serious hip fracture; his foot got caught on a cracked curb and he landed hard on his hip, causing the fracture. This injury kept him off work for months.

The case did not settle; it went to trial, several years after the incident. At trial, it was revealed by expert witnesses that the parking lot where the accident happened was only lit to about 0.10 foot candles of illumination. Parking lots are required to have at least 0.60 foot candles of illumination. Poor lighting and a damaged curb were joint contributors to this unfortunate accident.

It is not known whether this plaintiff applied for or received litigation funding to help him with his wage loss for those long months off work, and the financial distress caused by such a lengthy time with no income. Serious injury accidents also result in significant medical expenses, pain medications, therapy and home health care among; all the while, regular bills and expenses, mortgage, car payments, utilities, etc., have to be paid..Pre-settlement funding is a unique and innovative service that allows plaintiffs who are victims of someone else’s negligence to apply for a lawsuit cash advance to tide them over until their case is decided one way or another.

Victims will, typically, apply for lawsuit funding online or by phone to the legal finance company of their choice. With Lawsuit Financial Corporation, for instance, once approved, your fast cash "lawsuit loan" is forwarded, by check or wire, within 24-48 hours. There are no upfront fees, no monthly payments no credit checks employment requirements.

Case funding keeps your bills current and the financial pressure off of you and your family while you pursue justice in your case
During the period of time you are waiting for your case to be settled, insurance companies are known for making low offers while you struggle financially. They seek to use your desperation against you in settlement negotiations. Legal funding allows you to say "NO" to an inadequate settlement offer by providing you the cash you need, now. Strategic use of this lawsuit funding program can make a huge difference in the bottom line of your case.

Young people are full of hopes and dreams; they have their whole lives in front of them; then, in an instant, their hopes and dreams are shattered, by a drunk driver. This accident was caused by an adult who had been drinking and who also was speeding at the time of the crash. The car went into a barricade, causing the teen some very serious injuries; serious enough that he needed surgery and some major help getting back on his feet.

The young man’s family filed a lawsuit on his behalf to recover compensation for his injuries and funds to pay the medical bills. The case took some time to settle; while the family awaited justice, they could have applied for pre-settlement funding. This type of lawsuit funding, would have helped them with their son's care, medical expenses, therapy and medications, as well as other expenses related to assisting the under-aged victim, like college tuition. Because the victim is a minor, lawsuit cash advances must benefit and/or be related to his care, treatment or education; the family cannot profit from his injury or disability. Court intervention might be necessary.

Litigation funding is money sent in advance of an actual settlement or court award that may be used for the specific purpose of dealing with costs associated with an accident. This type of legal finance, or lawsuit cash advance, arrives quickly; once the application has been processed and approved, fast cash is often provided in 24-48 hours.

When a litigant applies for a "lawsuit loan", he/she only needs to make a toll free telephone call or complete a simple application form online. There is no cost to apply for lawsuit funding;if a company asks for money up front to apply, move on and find an experienced, ethical provider of this valuable legal funding service.

Strategic case funding is provided to give a litigant time and leverage to wait until the insurance company makes a fair and equitable offer. Your experienced attorney will help you decide when or if you should settle your case; accept or decline an offer. Lawsuit finance gives you the financial leverage you need to decline unjust, inappropriate offers, await satisfactory offer or, ultimately, await a jury verdict or court award.when you may be awarded more in court.

Most 18-wheeler accidents leave survivors in really rough shape and this case is no exception. This Austin, Texas man who did survive his encounter with a big rig sustained serious and life-altering injuries that would mean he may not be able to work again. He was up in an elevated bucket working on a traffic light, when the trucker tried to go under the bucket.

That was not a wise decision on the trucker’s part, as the truck hit the bucket, dumping the worker to the ground, breaking both his wrists. He now has permanent limited mobility in both hands and is unable to work at his former job and his opportunities are also limited due to the problems he has using his hands.

This is the kind of case that gives people nightmares when they have to relive how they acquired their injuries. The worker chose to file a lawsuit to recover damages for his injuries and to be able to pay his enormous medical bills from surgeries and therapy on his hands. He also sought damages for pain and suffering among other things.

It is not known that he availed himself of lawsuit funding services, but a person in his circumstance could have, absolutely, taken advantage of this valuable legal finance service that offers victims of negligence a portion of their potential settlement, before they actually resolve the case; that is correct, victims who take advantage of litigation funding services receive cash upfront, before their cases are settled! When approved for legal funding, the money you need now is forwarded by check or wire, within 24-48 hours, based on the expected settlement amount of his case, and he would have been able to handle every last one of his bills; medical and the usual monthly stuff we all tend to have.

There is no fee to apply for a "lawsuit loan"; no credit checks are done and applicants do not need to have had a job. When someone applies for pre-settlement funding, they are not required to pay any fees upfront nor are they expected to make monthly payments. The lawsuit cash advance is approved and the money is sent. It’s just that easy. Lawsuit funding permits a plaintiff to pay his important bills and expenses, now, which will enable him to reject any ridiculous, low ball offers made by the insurance company because they think his financial distress will cause him to settle for pennies on the dollar. This is a vitally important service, one that all personal injury plaintiffs should consider before settling their valuable cases; get your lawyers advice with regard to the fairness of the settlement. If he advises against settlement and you need cash now, call a litigation funding company for the cash you need and the settlement you deserve.

Mathew Fleuret was in a bar fight in 2006; during the melee, police officers waded into the fray and began breaking it up. In doing so, Fleuret was pepper sprayed, hit in the head with a police baton and slammed down into the floor face first. He was then taken to the Orange County jail and put into a holding cell.

According to the lawsuit that he filed, after the experience, Fleuret alleges that while in the holding cell, he was subjected to several up close and personal face down experiences with the floor of the cell, pinned down by a deputy’s knee and stun gunned 11 times in 13 minutes. The end result of his treatment in the holding cell was a concussion, a torn labrum and post-traumatic stress disorder. He was unable to go back to his job on a construction crew.

The officers defended their actions in the lawsuit, stating that they were reasonable in light of the situation, however, they agreed to a $750,000 settlement before the case actually went to trial, that is 750,000 reasons to disbelieve the officers in question.

This lawsuit, and many others like it, took four plus years to resolve. Without the ability to earn a living and while trying to get on with his life, this young man waited four years for some measure of justice. This is the situation that lawsuit funding was developed for, so many years ago. Litigation funding provides interim lawsuit cash advances to plaintiffs in personal injury litigation so that they can stay the course and get maximum value out of their lawsuits. Removing the severe financial pressure to settle cases too early for too little is what legal finance services are all about. This was certainly the scenario for this plaintiff. Had he sought and received case funding, the plaintiff would have been able to pay his outstanding medical bills and important bills and expenses like mortgage, rent or car payments. Legal funding is money given ahead of any settlement or court verdict and it allows the victim to decline offers that fall far short of what their case is worth.

It is quite easy to apply for pre-settlement funding; accident victims can do so by phone or online. There are no hidden fees or charges and once approved, plaintiff receive their fast cash "lawsuit loans" within 24-48 hours by check or wire.

Is it reasonable for the public to assume that a drink named "Vitamin Water" is a healthy beverage? That is contains...well...vitamins that are healthy? Well, you can assume it, and I think you would be reasonable in your assumption, but you would be wrong. And, according to Coke, unbelievably:

"no consumer could reasonably be misled into thinking vitaminwater was a healthy beverage."

A lawsuit has been filed by the non-profit, Center for Science in the Public Interest, alleges that Vitaminwater labels and advertising are filled with "deceptive and unsubstantiated claims." And Coke admits it, and argues that the quote above is sufficient rebuttal. The judge, a sharp guy named John Gleeson, accepted (because of Coke's tacit admission) "the factual allegations in the complaint as true". Judge Gleeson denied a motion to dismiss for a variety of excellent reasons related to the company's deceptive claims and product labeling.

Remember the made-for-TV, ridiculous "Lebron James goes to Miami" self-promotion on ESPN? Vitaminwater was a prominent sponsor touting itself as a product that will...well...help keep us or make us....healthy.

Jon Robbins, in a brilliant Huffington Post article, calls Coke out as follows:

"I still can't get over the bizarre audacity of Coke's legal case. Forced to defend themselves in court, they are acknowledging that vitaminwater isn't a healthy product. But they are arguing that advertising it as such isn't false advertising, because no could possibly believe such a ridiculous claim. I guess that's why they spend hundreds of millions of dollars advertising the product, saying it will keep you 'healthy as a horse,' and will bring about a 'healthy state of physical and mental well-being.'

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce will figure out a way to defend Coke, demonize victims, and determine that this important lawsuit exposing the latest corporate liar is an example of "lawsuit abuse" or is "frivolous". But what about "Defense Abuse" or "frivolous defenses"? I promise you, from 33 years of experience, that the defense abuses and trivializes the legal system far more often than any plaintiff or plaintiff's attorney ever has or would. Corporate defendants and insurance companies lie, cheat, and (as the American Association for Justice states) 'delay, deny, defend, confuse, refuse' and more, in an effort to persuade victims to cash in their chips, too soon, for too little.

Caught lying, here, Coke thinks that it can wiggle out of the mess it created by suggesting that we, the public, could not be stupid enough to ever believe that a product called "Vitaminwater" had healthy qualities. Well, I guess I am stupid. Are there any more "stupid people" out there?

Lawsuit Financial Corporation helps provide legal finance and cash flow solutions and consulting if necessities of life litigation funding is needed while personal injury litigation is pending. The company CEO and Lawsuit Finance Blog Author, Mark M. Bello, is a Justice Pac member of the American Association for Justice, Sustaining and Justice Pac member of the Michigan Association for Justice, Business Associate of the Florida, Tennessee, and Colorado Associations for Justice, a member of the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan and the Injury Board.

There were 40 students and 10 adults on a school bus; a fire broke out as the bus was traveling on the 101 Freeway in Los Angeles, California. Police were on the scene instantly and helped evacuate the bus while fire crews arrived to handle the blaze. The fire was extinguished in 11 minutes.

Investigators are not sure what caused the fire to break out suddenly, the vehicle maintenance log and safety history will be examined. Two students were taken to hospital and listed in serious but stable condition, suffering from smoke inhalation.

Smoke inhalation may cause some serious physical problems, especially in younger adults; intense smoke and flame can literally burn the lungs. If this becomes an ongoing and expensive medical issue, it is appropriate for the families to consult with an experienced personal injury attorney who specializes in fire and explosion cases.

If they decide to retain an attorney and pursue litigation, they may be eligible to receive lawsuit funding. This is a service that provides a lawsuit cash advance, money against their future settlement or verdict in the now pending case. Because the cases deal with minor children, it is likely that litigation funding can only be applied for and used for medical expenses and bills that the families expend in care of the children. With adult injuries, families may use pre-settlement funding for any important bills or expenses, like mortgage or car payments. With minors, however, since compensation is due someone too young to contract, legal finance may only be provided for the child's own needs. If you have questions about these technicalities, feel free to seek free telephone advice.

Litigation funding may be applied for by phone or by going online. The application is free; if approved, there are no monthly payments or upfront fees to pay. If you lose the case, you keep the money, free of charge; this is known as non-recourse lawsuit funding.

Don't settle a valuable case for pennies on the dollar so that you can obtain medical care for a loved one. A lawsuit cash advance will help you through the litigation process so that you can obtain maximum case value for your precious loved ones. Don't let an insurance company bully you into settling for too little, too soon. Get some legal funding advice first. The call is free; the advice may be priceless

The Consumer Product Safety Commission, Health Canada and Step2 Company LLC in Ohio just recently recalled over 21,000 Basic Rhythms Drums (made in China) due to the choking hazard they posed to the children using them. Evidently, the plastic clips that attach the drumsticks to the drum break easily, and the small pieces present a choking hazard for young children. The drums were to be used just for fun for preschool age kids.

Most of these drums were sold at places like Toys “R” Us and Burlington Coat Factory and other retailers from August 2009 to March 2009. Any consumers that still have these drums in their home are being urged to take the drums away from their children. They may call the Step2 company for a free toy replacement.

If your child has been involved in a choking incident and suffered serious harm, you may want to speak to a product liability attorney about filing a personal injury lawsuit on behalf of your child..

If your case looks like it might take a long time to resolve, you might also want to ask questions about accessing a service known as lawsuit funding. This valuable service provides a lawsuit cash advance, to cash strapped litigants, and is often available within 24-48 hours. It costs nothing to apply for litigation funding, you don't need to be employed nor are there any credit checks or monthly payments. All you need to qualify for legal finance services is an ongoing lawsuit handled by an experienced attorney. And, the money is yours to keep if you lose your case.

If you do qualify and receive r legal funding, you can pay mortgage or car payments or unexpected, accident related, medical expenses. Once the financial pressure has been eliminated, you have precious time and money to allow your attorney to obtain an equitable settlement or verdict.

The Toyota pick-up truck was northbound on Oregon 97 when for some unknown reason it crossed the center line right into the path of an oncoming commercial truck. The trucker tried to hit the shoulder or ditch to avoid the accident, but failed to make it in time. The two vehicles hit head-on in this catastrophic automobile accident.

There were no survivors in the pick-up truck; the trucker and his passenger survived, but were badly injured. The police are investigating the accident and have reached no conclusions as to why the pickup crossed the center line. There is some speculation that the pickup driver was DUI or was falling asleep at the wheel. Witnesses mention that he seemed to be constantly swerving prior to the accident. It may also be possible that he was on the cell phone, texting, drinking or was otherwise distracted. The trucker, his passenger, and the families of the deceased passengers in the pickup will, most likely, seek the advice of an experienced automobile accident attorney.

After retaining attorneys and beginning their pursuit of the litigation, these innocent victims may be interested in knowing that a service commonly known as lawsuit funding can assist them, financially, while they await resolution of the case. Litigation funding companies are in the business of providing lawsuit cash advances to litigants with pending lawsuits so that they won't have to accept too little, too soon, because they have pressing bills and expenses. Insurance companies use their superior economic power to pressure plaintiffs into settling valuable cases for pennies on the dollar. The legal finance company pays a plaintiff's important bills and expenses and provides the plaintiff and his/her attorney with precious time needed to obtain maximum case value. If a litigant qualifies for a "lawsuit loan", fast cash is available within 24-48 hours by check or wire.

There is no cost to apply for lawsuit financing, no hassles, no credit check, no upfront fees and no monthly payments. You get what you get and you keep it for free if you lose your case. Pre-settlement funding is a service that allows the plaintiff to get “true” justice and not come up short financially because the insurance companies are determined to minimize the claim by delaying and refusing resolution for as long as possible.

This unfortunate death happened in 2009; police held a Taser to a young man for an unbelievable 54 seconds. A schizophrenic, the young man had stopped taking his medication; he became violent and aggressive and his parents called the police for help.

Police arrived and tried to calm him down; they warned him that if he didn’t calm down, they would use a Taser. The abrasive young man challenged them to do it; he said that he had always wanted to know what it felt like.

A female officer pulled out and utilized her Taser for 54 seconds, shooting a continuous electrical shock of 50,000 volts into the young man, leaving him lying face down on the ground. The medical examiner’s office ruled his death a homicide. The officers (unbelievably) were cleared by an investigation and a grand jury chose not to indict them.

The city’s $2 million settlement sends a clear message to their police officers; city officials realize that this case was serious and raises issues with respect to police policies and training methods, especially involving appropriate use of tasers.

The families of victims like this young man, in the midst of pursuing expensive and lengthy litigation, often experience financial problems. Any victim, any plaintiff, who finds themselves in a position of having to accept a low ball settlement offer to pay their important bills and expenses, should consider applying for lawsuit funding instead. A lawsuit cash advance will assist in paying funeral and other death related expenses, medical bills, mortgage or car payments. Taking financial pressure off the plaintiff to settle a valuable case too early for too little is what legal finance services are all about.

Applying for litigation funding is quick and easy; lawsuit finance applications can be made online or toll free, by telephone. There are no costs associated with a legal funding application. You do not have to make any monthly payments or pay any upfront fees; if you have the misfortune of losing your case, repayment is excused. These lawsuit cash advances are completely contingent on the outcome of your case. You apply for pre-settlement funding, and, if approved, receive money within 24-48 hours by wire or check.

The advantage you get when you apply for a lawsuit cash advance is that it lets you wait for a fair offer or verdict. You don’t have to fold your tent because you need cash now.

A young man was driving his Pontiac along the road when he decided to pass a car in front of him. When he veered into the oncoming lane of traffic to pass the car in front of him, he lost control of his vehicle and couldn’t return to his own lane in time. The ensuing head-on automobile accident was devastating.

According to police reports, the young man and his passenger were up all night at a concert; they decided to hit the road when the concert activities ended. Police suspect alcohol and speeding were factors in this crash. Driver and passenger were taken to hospital for serious head and chest injuries. The driver of the other car also was transported to the hospital; he was treated and released the same day. Charges were pending against the negligent driver.

Our young Pontiac driver may face more than criminal charges; a civil lawsuit may be in his future. While his passenger may have been a friend or relative, that passenger relied on him to drive safely. That didn’t happen in this case and the passenger sustained some life-changing serious injuries. If he has traumatic brain injury, he will have enormous medical expenses for the rest of his life. Chances are that he will retain an automobile accident attorney and file a personal injury lawsuit.

While he is considering filing a lawsuit, he should also check out pre-settlement funding. A lawsuit cash advance would help him pay his important expenses, medical bills and other costs associated with his injuries and enable him to wait for a fair offer. He won’t have to take a deliberately low offer from an insurance company that delays and denies so that plaintiffs will be desperate for money when they receive an offer. The sole aim of any insurance company is to resolve a case as inexpensively as possible and delay tactics are part of a pre-determined strategy used to achieve that aim.

Applying for a "lawsuit loan" is easy; you can apply for legal finance online or by phone; there is no cost to apply, no upfront fees, no monthly payments, no credit checks and no hassles. If you qualify for litigation funding, the money arrives fast, within 24-48 hours. Getting lawsuit funding is a smart strategic move because it removes a victim's pressure to settle too soon for too little, simply because they need cash now.

A fire broke out at an apartment building in Kansas City; by the time the fire department arrived, the building was fully engulfed and visible for miles. Two adults and two children were pulled out of the building suffering from smoke inhalation. The youngest child was rushed to hospital in critical condition but died while at the hospital. The adults and other child were also taken for medical treatment for serious injuries.

It appears the fire was ignited in an apartment at the north end of the building, but the cause of the fire is not yet known. There is speculation it may have been set or the result of a careless smoker. Other concerns raised were why the fire spread so fast and no one knew about it until too late. Were the smoke detectors not working? Was fire gear stored in the hallways not operable? Was the building up to fire code?

Premises liability is an issue here for the owner of the building; it may not have been safe for the residents. If there were violations of fire code regulations, or a failure to provide proper safety equipment or adequate ingress or egress, this would be negligence. The surviving victims will want to speak to a personal injury lawyer who specializes in fire and explosion cases.
If it is determined that a case for negligence can be proven, case resolution by settlement or verdict may take months, even years. Many victims who find themselves in litigation in these situations also find themselves needing financial assistance. These victims often choose to investigate and obtain a lawsuit cash advance.

Applying for lawsuit funding is easy and free; legal finance applications can be made online or by telephone, toll free. Once a person is approved, he/she will receive his/her fast cash litigation funding in 24-48 hours by check or wire. There are no monthly payments to make, no up front fees; a "lawsuit loan", as some wish to refer to this service, should be used to pay important expenses like car and mortgage payments, tuition or medical expenses. Taking away the financial pressure to settle a case too early for too little will permit victims to wait out the process and achieve fair and equitable case results. So, reject those inadequate offers, follow your attorneys advice and obtain lawsuit funding when you absolutely need to, instead.

This was one of those preventable accidents; because a Chevy truck driver blew a stop sign, two are dead and several others are badly injured.

The Chevy truck driver was heading southbound on a street parallel to the highway when he breezed through a stop sign and collided with a 1996 GMC truck, heading east. The Chevy continued on through the intersection, hit an SUV, a Harley Davidson with two riders and a 2006 Chev coupe. The Chevy truck driver and one passenger were injured and taken to hospital; two other passengers were ejected from the truck during the crash and were pronounced dead at the scene.

Running a stop sign is, clearly, negligence; the driver should be held accountable for the accident. The families of those killed in the crash will likely pursue wrongful death lawsuits; those seriously injured may pursue personal injury litigation. All victims would be wise to consult with experienced personal injury/wrongful death attorneys.

Wrongful death and serious injury accidents often cause immediate and long-term financial problems for victims and families. There is a service that provides both immediate and long-term financial assistance to accident victims. The service is commonly known as lawsuit funding or legal finance. Any of the victims in this horrible crash should consider the availability of this service if they become strapped for cash. It is easy to apply for a lawsuit cash advance online or by phone and there are no costs or fees associated with the application. If the applicant(s) are eligible for litigation funding, their "lawsuit loan" will arrive within 24-48 hours by check or by wire.

Pre-settlement funding requires no monthly payments and no credit checks. Legal funding may be used to pay important bills and expenses, funeral or medical expenses related to their accidents. Repayment is contingent upon the outcome of their cases and the lawsuit cash advances are excused if they lose. They will not have to settle their cases too early for too little just to make ends meet.