Posted On: February 28, 2011

Doctor's Negligence Is Hard to Swallow

A patient was admitted to the hospital for heart surgery, but learned in recovery that doctors also removed her esophagus. A transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE), a diagnostic procedure that uses echocardiography to assess the heart’s function was performed. This procedure consists of inserting a probe into the esophagus to provide a clearer image of the heart during surgery. During surgery, the probe punctured her esophagus leaving doctors no choice but to remove it. The woman filed a medical malpractice lawsuit.

This medical malpractice lawsuit will most likely be a long legal process. The burden of proof is on the patient to show that negligence occurred. Moving forward with this case will be an emotionally and financially draining process. It will be important for this patient to work closely with her attorney to ensure her rights are protected and justice is served. It won’t be a simple process as the defendant will most likely argue that the injury was an acceptable risk of surgery, was unpreventable, and not the fault of the surgeon.

While every patient assumes there is some risk associated with surgery, surgical errors often do not fall within these assumptions. When a surgical error that could have been prevented results in serious injuries, the patient and their family should not be responsible for the damages suffered. The patient should not be left to pay the consequences for the negligence of the doctor. She is no only healing from the heart surgery, but she has also spent months adjusting to a special diet and suffered in pain when swallowing. This surgical mistake has also prevented her from a timely healing both physical and emotional.

As this woman proceeds through this difficult time, she may find herself under financial duress. The bills may begin to pile up – medical expenses, mortgage, utilities, and more. Lawsuit funding is often the answer to difficult situations where a family or individual is struggling to make ends meet without sufficient funds to handle unexpected medical bills and ordinary living expenses. With a lawsuit cash advance, the repayment is contingent on the outcome of the lawsuit. That means if the plaintiff loses their case, they do not have to pay the money back. After completing an application, a case can be evaluated and if approved, funds can be wired into your account within 24-48 hours. Why struggle any longer? The call is free; the advice is priceless.

Posted On: February 24, 2011

Lights Out. Tractor Trailer Causes Fatality

Two people were killed and one seriously injured when their vehicle collided with a tractor-trailer. The accident occurred during nightfall. The estate of the victims alleged that the driver of the tractor-trailer was traveling without his lights on. By the time the victims saw the trailer, it was too late. The defense denied liability, but witnesses and a thorough investigation proved otherwise.

When your loved one is killed by the negligence of a tractor-trailer, you may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit against all parties legally responsible for the accident. This can include the truck driver, the driver’s employer, and the owner of the truck and trailer, and others.

After a devastating accident like this, most families don’t think about money. Over time, hospital bills start piling up, funeral expenses are coming in, and the paychecks may cease. This is not fault of the loved one's family, but an unfortunate situation encountered and must handle.

Stress can be greatly minimized by having the proper funding to pay all those overdue bills. Lawsuit Funding is an easy way to alleviate this stress both financially and emotionally after the wrongful loss of a loved one. By calling a legal funding expert, an individual can apply for a pre-settlement cash advance; a quick and easy process. Approval can be obtained with 24 – 48 hours, and receiving the cash in your bank account can be just as quick. What are the risks of applying for a lawsuit cash advance? None. We will analyze your case, speak with your attorney, and determine how much your settlement will deliver. You do not pay back the cash advance until you win your case. If you lose, you pay us nothing. Other benefits of lawsuit funding include no upfront fees, no monthly payments, no credit checks are performed, and employment is not required. All that is needed is a winnable case. Don’t allow the insurance companies force you into a low-ball offer when there is an option to help you receive the compensation you deserve.

Posted On: February 22, 2011

Inattentive Dentist Misses Cancerous Lesions

Every year 35,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer and 7600 die from it; more than cervical cancer, malignant melanoma or Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Oral cancer is partially contributed to the fact that it is painless and often asymptomatic in its early stages. The result is usually the failure to diagnose.

A patient was having dental treatment including the pulling of teeth and a root canal. Weeks later, it was discovered that the patient had oral cancer. He filed a personal injury lawsuit alleging that his dentist overlooked cancerous lesions. The cancer was later eradicated, but not before the patient incurred significant medical expenses and went through extensive pain and suffering. The patient endured numerous, and painful surgeries to correct the errors the dentist made originally. When this case went to trial, the dentist alleged that the cancer was not visible during treatment for the root canal. The jury disagreed and awarded the patient $500,000.

Dental malpractice claims alleging failure to diagnose oral cancer are the second most common type of claim. If you have suffered an injury as a result of care from your dentist or other dental care professional, you may be entitled to pursue a dental malpractice or dental negligence lawsuit claim. You could be entitled to compensatory damages to correct your problem, as well as lost wages and damages for pain and suffering. Consulting an attorney who specializes in medical and dental malpractice claims will help you determine if your case is valid.

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 pay his medical expenses and monthly bills.

There is no fee to apply for a lawsuit funding; 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. When the cash advance is approved, the money is sent. It’s just that easy. This is a vitally important service, one that all personal injury plaintiffs should consider before settling their valuable cases. If you need cash now, call a litigation funding company and wait for the settlement you deserve.

Posted On: February 21, 2011

Two vehicle head-on collision kills two, injures child

Two people were killed and a child injured in a head-on collision when the driver of a Mercedes slammed into a Jeep. The driver of the Mercedes veered off the road, corrected its trajectory, and hit the Jeep. Both drivers and the child were rushed to the hospital. The driver of the Mercedes was seriously injured; the driver and a passenger of the Jeep did not survive. The 3-year-old was listed in good condition; she had been secured in a child safety seat.

Police are not certain what caused the driver of the Mercedes to initially swerve off the road. It could have been the result of a distraction. Initial investigations showed no signs of drug or alcohol abuse. Most likely, the families of the victims will file a wrongful death lawsuit. Losing a loved one is enormously expensive and compensation is necessary and appropriate.

Insurance companies, even in tragic situations such as this, are often willing to play waiting games with people's lives. They may attempt to delay the proceedings for as long as possible. They may attempt to make the plaintiff desperate to settle, just to pay medical bills and funeral expenses. If after consulting an attorney, the victims decide to pursue a lawsuit, they might also wish to consider a lawsuit cash advance to help pay the mounting bills until a lawsuit settlement is reached.

Pre-settlement funding is an advance against a settlement that, hopefully, permits victims wait out the long, legal process and achieve appropriate justice. It costs nothing to apply and if approved, funding can be available within 24 – 48 hours. You don't need to have a job and there is not credit checks to apply for litigation funding. Best of all, lawsuit funding is risk-free; if you lose your case you keep the advance and owe us nothing. Lawsuit funding can be a smart strategic move to give you and your attorney time needed to obtain maximum results. A quick phone call or online visit to the legal finance website will get you started.

Posted On: February 21, 2011

An Established “Zap Zone” Can Save Lives of Tasered Victims

The use of TASERs by police officers has become a source of controversy in the wake of hundreds of deaths. Is has been argued that TASERs can cause cardiac arrhythmia, leading to heart attack or death. Others argue that it is not the TASERs itself that caused the death, but a medical condition or the use of illegal drugs in which the TASER heighten the risk factors. This suggests that TASERs would be dangerous to use on people with certain medical conditions, but since police officers most often do not know a person's medical history or possible drug use, the risk of death would be with any suspect.

Would repeated shock be a risk factor? The parents of a young man who died as a result of being shocked twenty-five times believe so. They filed a wrongful death lawsuit and won. At trial, the police indicated that they were not aware of the potential for death, as a result of repeated shocks. In another case, a victim’s family won their wrongful death lawsuit when they alleged the police force was excessive.

According to the medical experts, when a person is Tasered near the chest, this causes a dramatic increase in the subject's heartbeat -- from a resting 72 beats a minute to as many as 220 beats a minute for a short period of time. Taser International has issued warnings and new targeting guidelines to law enforcement agencies. They recommend that officers avoid the chest center of mass to avoid controversy whether the actual shock causes heart attacks or cardiac arrest.

These cases have taken years to resolve. In that time, the victim’s families may be struggling to meet financial obligations due to the loss of income and other expenses as a result of these deaths. Lawsuit Financial may have assisted in these cases. While waiting for the case to travel through the legal system toward resolution, pre-settlement funding may have helped with urgent financial issues and other necessities of life funding.

Applying for legal funding is often the perfect solution for plaintiffs who are in financial need as a result of serious injuries or death caused by no fault of their own. 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. So why settle for too little? That is what the insurance company hoping - that a financially destitute victim will be desperate to settle. With Lawsuit Financial, there are no upfront fees, no monthly payments. And, the best part is that you do not pay us back unless you win your case. With lawsuit funding, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain. It is easy to apply for pre-settlement funding by phone or online. There are no hidden fees or charges and once approved, the plaintiff receives their fast cash advance within 24-48 hours by check or wire.

Posted On: February 15, 2011

Baby Leg Warmers and Socks Keep Feet Warm, But Pose Choking Risk

BabyLegs and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) have voluntarily recalled approximately 4,500 baby leg warmers and socks due to choking hazards. The recall was initiated after discovering that the heart appliqué on the leg warmers and socks can detach, posing a choking hazard to children. Consumers should remove and discard the heart appliqué and contact BabyLegs for a full refund or coupon towards another product. Under no circumstances should any infants or children wear these items.

The company is aware of only one incident in which a baby put the heart in her mouth, but fortunately the mother was able to dislodge it without injury. The leg warmers and socks being recalled are Code Numbers BL10-6-07 Ode, BS10-603 Sonnet, and BS10-607. For more information on this recall, consumers should contact BabyLegs toll-free at (888) 791-6098 or visit their website at www.babylegs.com.

Most Americans are concerned that they are not receiving adequate safety information, especially when it comes to children's products. Similarly, consumers are concerned that they are not receiving timely recall information. Although manufacturers are doing a better job of identifying choking hazards, choking continues to be the leading cause of death related to toys and removable small parts from children toys and clothing. Unfortunately, there is no comprehensive list of potentially hazardous items. Parents should check for recalls on items they currently own or those they plan to purchase. Additionally, they should report unsafe toys and other dangers products. The CPSC is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. Their work to ensure the safety of consumer has contributed significantly to the decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products. We can help by reporting dangerous products or product-related injuries by calling the CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772. Consumers can obtain recall and general safety information on the CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.

Mark Bello has thirty-three years experience as a trial lawyer and twelve years as an underwriter and situational analyst in the lawsuit funding industry. He is the owner and founder of Lawsuit Financial Corporation which helps provide legal finance cash flow solutions and consulting when necessities of life litigation funding is needed by plaintiffs involved in pending, personal injury litigation. 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 as well as their ABA Advisory Committee, the State Bar of Michigan and the Injury Board.

Posted On: February 15, 2011

Infant Twin Fights for Life After Speeding Cab Driver Causes Chain Reaction Accident

Twisted auto parts mark the spot on the sidewalk where a mother and her nine-month-old twin boys were struck by a speeding cab driver. The driver ran a red stoplight slamming into a parked minivan, propelling it into the back end of a Toyota pick-up truck. This chain reaction accident caused the pick-up truck to hit the mother as she stood on the sidewalk with her twin babies in a stroller. The mother and her babies had no chance to get out of the way. The cab driver was hospitalized with chest pains; his three passengers - a 40-year-old woman with a broken leg and wrist, an 8-year-old boy who suffered a broken nose, and a 16-year-old boy that suffered some facial injuries – where taken to the hospital, and all later released. One of the babies was left fighting for his life with a severe head trauma; his brother was seriously injured and the mother suffered minor cuts and bruises.

Police are unsure what caused the cab driver to lose control. A witness and friend of the cab driver said that he actually tried to swerve, but there was a double-parked vehicle in front of him and a speeding car along the side. Other witnesses said the cab driver was speeding and driving recklessly. Only a thorough investigation can answer some questions as to what really happened minutes before this serious auto accident, but the fact remains that the cab driver was driving on a suspended license and ran a red light.

Injuries from pedestrian accidents are often times more severe because there is no protection from the impact with the vehicle and surroundings. If you have been hurt in a pedestrian accident it is important that you seek immediate medical attention. Additionally, you may want to speak with an experienced attorney about your rights to seek compensation.

A pedestrian accident lawsuit can take several months or years. For plaintiffs that need cash now, lawsuit funding can help. There is no reason to make your situation worse by not paying your bills and ultimately damaging your financial reputation. Lawsuit funding is easy and hassle-free. Call us today and get the money you need tomorrow.

Posted On: February 14, 2011

Ford F-150 Torn Into Three Pieces in a Deadly Collision

The auto accident happened on a Lakeland, Florida highway when the driver of the F-150 tried to pass a Nissan Altima from the left lane. When the rear quarter panel of the pickup hit the front passenger side of the Nissan, the impact caused both drivers to lose control. The F-150 went careening through the median into oncoming traffic, slamming into a 1998 Mazda Protégé. The truck was torn into three pieces and strewn across the highway. The driver of the Protégé was trapped inside for forty-five minutes. She was flown to the hospital where she was later pronounced dead. The driver of the F-150 suffered minor injuries; no on in the Altima was hurt.

According to witnesses, the driver of the F-150 had been driving erratically prior to the accident. What is unknown is why. Was he under the influence of alcohol or drugs? Distracted by a telephone call? The accident is still under investigation and no charges have been filed. It is uncertain whether any of the victims will file a lawsuit. What is certain is the grief that follows for the family of the young woman driving the Protégé. Even before the grief subsides, her family may face financial hardship. Death of a family member can have devastating legal and financial consequences.

If a lawsuit is pursued, the family can include lifetime loss of earnings, funeral expenses, pain and suffering, and loss of companionship. Lawsuit Financial provides legal funding to injury victims and their families. We have helped many families, through difficult times, following a tragic loss. We understand the difficulties they are facing; we are sensitive to their concerns.

If you have been seriously injured or a loved one has been killed in any type of auto accident or personal injury accident, only an experienced attorney can tell you whether you have a right to compensation. If an attorney takes your case and files a lawsuit, pre-settlement funding may be available to assist you through difficult financial circumstances caused by a serious or fatal auto accident. Don't settle your valuable case too early for too little due to financial difficulties. Apply for lawsuit funding by visiting our website or calling us at 1-877-377-SUIT. The call is free; the advice is priceless.

Posted On: February 10, 2011

Lack of Guardrail Results in Double Fatality

Two women drowned when their vehicle went over a cliff into the river. The ensuing was whether the accident was due to driver distractions or the result of a poorly designed road. The family of the victims filed a wrongful death lawsuit claiming the city was fully aware of the dangerous roadway, but did nothing to correct the situation. The plaintiff believed that had the city put up a guardrail at this dangerous curve, their loved ones would be with them today. While government defendants often argue that such accidents are the result of driver error, dangerous roads may be all or part of the cause of the accident.

Dangerous road condition most often stem from faulty design, construction, maintenance, or failure by the government to make road changes to adapt to new conditions. Many are the result of missing or defective guardrails. Guardrails protect drivers from dangerous curves especially for elevated roads and bridges, or where obstacles such as trees or poles are near the road. While dangerous curves often have low speed limits, an unexpected sharp curve after a stretch of straight road may lack sufficient advance warning that drivers must slow down and be extra cautious. In addition to guardrails, appropriate signage should be posted far in advance. Guardrails may not prevent the accident, but they will usually minimize the severity of injuries.

Agencies that design and maintain roads and highways have a continuing duty to ensure that dangerous conditions will not imperil motorists exercising reasonable care. Although drivers may be distracted, skid or slid due to adverse weather conditions, or merely driving carelessly, failure to avoid foreseeable events from turning tragic is a form of negligence. Drivers have a right to expect that their government won't allow dangerous roads to cause accidents. The jury awarded in favor of the plaintiff in this case.

Winning a wrongful death lawsuit resulting from dangerous road accident involves proving the government was aware of a significant roadway danger, but failed to fix it. Third party contractors can be held liable for failing to comply or following roadway design plans or specifications. Dangerous road cases are difficult and expensive. The government bodies controlling the roads have strong defenses put in place by the government itself. Proving a dangerous roadway caused an auto accident can be a long legal process and difficult to prove, but successful cases not only benefit the victims, but indirectly force changes in dangerous road conditions that can save lives - changes that might not otherwise occur at all.

Lawsuit Financial understands that auto accident lawsuits can be hard fought and take months, even years to settle. We also understand that plaintiffs may struggle financially waiting for their case to settle. Lawsuit Financial is a strategic lawsuit funding company that may be able to provide you the financial support you and your family need while awaiting a settlement or other resolution to your case. We help relieve the pressures of settling your case too early, for too little by providing the funds you need now to pay medical expenses and household bills. Call Lawsuit Financial at 1-877-377-SUIT (7848) or visit our website at www.lawsuitfinancial.com. We will evaluate your case and if approved, you can have funding within 24 – 48 hours. The call is free; the advice is priceless.

Posted On: February 8, 2011

Buzzing on School Bus Causes A Three-Bus Chain Reaction Accident

More than thirty students were injured in a chain reaction accident involving three school buses. The buses were transporting 113 middle school students on a field trip the morning of the accident. Investigators said the driver of the third bus became distracted by a buzzing sound. As he slowed to a stoplight, the driver looked down to check for the cause of the buzzing. He looked up as he hit the school bus in front of him, which then hit the first bus. EMS crews transported 35 students to area hospitals for evaluation and treatment of minor injuries. One student was taken to a local trauma center as a precaution. One student said he was thrown into the air and over seats, but was not seriously injured.

The initial investigation appears to be driver distraction, but was he also following too closely? Although there are no signs of driver impairment or speeding, the bus driver who caused the wreck will undergo an alcohol and drug test as part of the school system’s investigation into the crash. Additionally, the bus will be inspected to see if any equipment malfunctioned; buses have buzzer systems to alert for malfunctioning equipment.

In auto accident cases such as this one, the injured victims can seek compensation for medical expenses, including hospitalization, surgery, and physical therapy, and other damages. If the victims and their families file a lawsuit to seek compensation and justice, it could be a long process between the final investigation report and a settlement. Some may experience financial duress due to the medical bills incurred and possibly loss of income if they are unable to work as a result of injuries.

Lawsuit funding is an option for auto accident victims. In fact, it may be the only option to prevent victims from settling too soon and for too little. Family members may not have the funds to help through this difficult time, and banks don't typically loan money to auto accident victims. Furthermore, money from a bank is a loan that must be paid back, with monthly payments. Lawsuit funding is neither; rather it is a cash advance against your lawsuit. There are no upfront fees, no monthly payments, and you only pay to cash advance back if you win your case. Litigation funding is a no-risk cash advance against your lawsuit and once approved can be available to the plaintiff within 24 - 48 hours. When you know your bills and expenses are covered, it is much easier to fight for justice to be served.

Posted On: February 8, 2011

If You Had Some Beer, Don’t Put It In Gear!

A drunk driver has no recollection of a hit and run accident which left a woman dead. The woman stopped at the State Police barracks in Andover, MA to pick up a police report for a minor accident involving her husband. As she was returning to her vehicle, the 30-year-old woman was struck by the drunk driver. The driver then struck the woman’s vehicle in which her mother was a passenger. As he attempted to flee the scene of the accident, the victim’s mother ran into the barracks to call for help. When the drunk driver was apprehended by police, he had no recollection of the accident. He allegedly told a trooper, “Did I hit somebody? A pedestrian? I don’t remember.” After failing three sobriety tests, the man admitted to having a few beers at a friend’s house. The woman was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Serious injury and fatal accidents are usually seriously contested by the people or companies that cause them. Financial distress for victims is not uncommon since insurance companies do everything in their power to delay resolving the case and paying settlements, verdicts or judgments. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or died in an auto accident, whether or not it was caused by a drunk driver, you should consult an attorney who specializes in these cases. If you are unsure how to proceed, Lawsuit Financial can provide referral assistance.

Additionally, auto accident lawsuit funding is available to victims and is provided to help a grieving family cover medical expenses, household bills, lost income, and funeral expenses. Do not give in to corporate tactics pressuring you to settle for less. Lawsuit Funding can and often does ease your financial burden, giving your attorney the time needed to obtain full value in your case so you don’t settle too soon, for too little. The application process is easily handled by phone or on the web; the only collateral needed is their pending lawsuit. Approvals take 48 hours or less and they would have access to fast cash to pay their bills right away, as well as future funding to deal with future expenses. A lawsuit cash advance is contingent on the outcome of your case. You read that correctly: Repayment is excused if you lose.

Remember, all of us are responsible for our actions and all of us must face the consequences of those actions. Your actions can and do affect others; serious auto accidents are usually preventable. Don’t make careless decisions. Act responsibly; drive responsibly!

Posted On: February 7, 2011

Failure to Brake: What Caused a Fatal Accident of a Florida Sheriff Deputy?

A Sheriff’s Deputy in Florida had just parked his cruiser in a parking lot when a 79-year-old driver of a Cadillac Escalade rammed into a metal barrier, hit a business owner and her store and kept on going. The car then hit the police cruiser at such speed and force, that it spun the cruiser 180 degrees, hitting the Sergeant. The Escalade did not come to a stop until after it headed down an embankment, drove through a retention pond and headed back to the intersection of a road and the highway. The Deputy was pronounced dead at the scene; the business owner and the driver of the Cadillac were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Initial investigations show that at no time did the 79-year-old man apply the brakes; investigators are trying to determine why the driver had no control of the SUV.

Suddenly losing a family member is horrific. Often families are left in dire financial straits as a result. For families who have lost a loved one due to a sudden and unexpected accident, they have more to deal with than just the death. Often, the family is thrown into financial distress as they face the uncertain future due to loss of income and how to pay funeral expenses. Additionally, is the physical and emotional impact due to pain and suffering. Wrongful death lawsuits are a way to obtain compensation to allow the family to survive financially for the future.

Even though the family of the deputy may be struggling to come to terms with his death, it is imperative that they speak to an experienced auto accident attorney. In cases like this, an experience attorney can guide you through the process of obtaining compensation. These cases are usually very complex and take a while to process through the court system. Sometimes, cases drag on for years.

Anytime someone loses a loved one, it is devastating both emotionally and mentally. It is often shattering financially, as well. The financial and emotional roller coaster of a lawsuit is equally as painful as the loss. This man’s family was obviously devastated by his sudden death; his loss may have caused a financial setback due to loss of wages and funeral expenses. Litigation funding can help this family during the lawsuit and a potential appeal.

Thanks to legal finance, a plaintiff is able to get through a tough financial time rather than being forced to accept an inadequate offer from a greedy insurance company trying to get you to settle for as little as possible. Applying for a lawsuit cash advance requires one to simply complete an application online or call our office. If the application is approved, your pre-settlement funding proceeds are in your hands within 24 - 48 hours. If you are struggling financially while you wait for a settlement in your wrongful death lawsuit, contact Lawsuit Financial today.

Posted On: February 7, 2011

Retrial in Wrongful Death of Woman who Drowned in Hospital

An expectant mother, hospitalized with preeclampsia, collapsed and drowned in a hospital shower after being told there was no risk to her showering without assistance or someone in the room. A wrongful death lawsuit was filed alleging that hospital staff should have known the woman was too weak to shower, especially unattended. The first trial ended in a hung jury.

During a re-trial, the plaintiff alleged that the hospital altered medical records and withheld evidence in the first trial which stretched into a six-year legal battle. The defense turned over tapes from two cameras, yet admitted there were three cameras outside the woman’s room. Furthermore, there was a 30 minute gap when no activity was shown on the tapes. The defense claimed that is due to a routine process of changing out the tapes.

The jury found that the hospital staff violated policies and procedures regarding assessing a patient's condition, determining fall risk, and showering unassisted, and awarded in favor of the plaintiff. The defendant claims the nurses did properly check on the patient and that no one tampered with evidence. Furthermore, they believe that after much analysis over the last eight years the evidence does not support the verdict. The defense plans to appeal the case.

This family has endured medical expenses, funeral expenses, and pain and suffering, yet there is still no settlement. After six long years, the family finally felt they received justice in their wrongful death lawsuit, but are still unable to collect a dime. Why, because it is only a verdict. What if the defense does appeal this case? How many more years will they have to wait? How much longer will they suffer, physically and financially, due to the negligence of the hospital staff? When will this family finally have closure? How much longer will the plaintiff suffer without compensation, without justice? Could he receive nothing, after all of these years; after battling so hard, for so long?

The family has been on an emotional and financial roller coaster. Sadly, this case is not unique. Many victims of personal injuries never receive the compensation they deserve. The grief that follows the loss of a loved one can be overwhelming. The last things family members want to think about after the death of a loved one are expenses of death (funeral expenses, medical bills, outstanding household bills and charges) that must be settled. They are simply trying to adjust to life without a loved one. Fortunately, lawsuit funding can provide some relief to those who have waited an obscene amount of time for simple justice.

Pursuing wrongful death litigation is a complicated process; cases often take years to resolve. The litigant is, almost always, dealing with large corporations and/or insurance companies who delay the process to their financial advantage. Lawsuit funding provides assistance to surviving family members for expected and unexpected costs that arise while the litigation is pending. Repayment is contingent upon litigation outcome; there are no payments to be made and your credit score is not relevant. With lawsuit funding, a family can focus on healing, rather than calculating expenses or worrying about how they will pay their bills. 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!

Posted On: February 4, 2011

The Most Fit Can Still Slip: A Cruise Ship Fitness Instructor Suffers Permanent Injuries

A case was recently settled by an employee who was injured aboard a cruise ship when he slipped on a wet floor in the spa. The injuries sustained by the employee were herniated discs and permanent incontinence.

The man was working as a fitness instructor aboard the Norwegian Crown ship. Shortly before the accident, a maintenance employee mopped the floor with a cleaner, but did not dry the floor or post signs indicating that it was wet. When fitness instructor walked on the wet area, his legs went out from under him, and he fell on his back suffering two herniated discs in his spine. The spine injury caused constant back and leg pain as well as numbness.

The jury took just 42 minutes to render the verdict. This is a classic example of justice being served. A property owner is obligated to alert guests as well as employees about dangerous conditions, such as wet floors. When employees fail to act responsibly and perform their duties with safety in mind, the responsibility of the slip and fall injury falls on the owner. It is the property owner’s responsibility to ensure that all employees are adequately trained in safety procedures.

The Jones Act is a federal maritime law that provides benefits to workers who are injured while working on a vessel. Under the Jones Act, an employee may recover against an employer for lost wages, future lost earning capacity, past and future medical expenses and damages for pain and suffering, as well as mental anguish. Maritime lawsuits can be lengthy and you may find that due to the long process you need money to pay for on-going medical care and other living expenses.

Lawsuit Financial understands the plight of having to support a family until your case is settled favorably. We can give you a cash advance so you can pay those mounting bills and not feel pressured to accept a small offer to settle your case. We offer a cash advance based on the potential outcome. We do not charge interest on the advances, do not require monthly payments, and do not check credit history. There is no risk to you; you pay Lawsuit Financial back only if you win your case. Are you in a cash crunch waiting for your maritime lawsuit to settle? You can relive the financial pressure by calling Lawsuit Financial today!

Posted On: February 1, 2011

Be Covered: Know Your Insurance Benefits

Approximately sixteen percent of drivers in the U.S. don’t have insurance, and one just ran into you. You were seriously injured. Now you have medical bills, lost wages, and you’re in pain. What do you do now? You probably won’t be making a claim against the person who caused the accident because most people who drive without insurance don’t have enough money to justify the time and expense of making a claim against them. If you have uninsured or under-insured motorist coverage through your insurance company, you can submit a claim to your own insurance company. Uninsured motorist insurance can cover medical bills, pain and suffering, and loss of wages. Under-insured motorist coverage applies when the person who caused your auto accident has insurance, but the limits are not high enough to fully compensate you for your losses. Here’s an example:

A woman who claimed a shoulder injury and acromioclavicular joint arthritis, and underwent two arthroscopic surgeries, sought under-insured motorist coverage from Allstate Indemnity Co. The driver who caused the accident had insurance coverage that only paid $50,000. Fortunately, she had under-insurance coverage, so she was able to be compensated for the remaining damages under her policy with Allstate, but not before they attempted to deny her claim

If the insurance company has denied your insurance benefits after an auto accident, or if you are getting the run-around from your insurance adjuster, you should seek an experienced auto accident attorney. Suffering a personal injury from an auto accident is bad enough, but when the insurance company refuses to negotiate or settle a claim in good faith in lieu of preserve its own profits, the impact can be devastating for the victim. A delay can be an emotional and financial strain on a plaintiff. Sometimes it will cause a plaintiff to want to settle for less than fair compensation. This is not the best solution. Justice is not served and the victim does not receive what he/she deserves.

This all-to-common situation is a perfect candidate for assistance from a reputable lawsuit funding company who can provide financial assistance to injured and disabled plaintiffs involved in a pending litigation. A series of well-placed non-recourse lawsuit advances can often ease the financial pressure to settle early and cheap. For a free analysis of your case funding situation, call, toll free, 1-877-377-SUIT (7848) or visit us on the web at www.lawsuitfinancial.com.

Additionally, Lawsuit Financial, the pro-justice lawsuit funding company urges you call your agent today and ask him/her if you have uninsured and/or under-insured motorist insurance. If you don't, purchase them. Ask your agent what the maximum limits available to you are and, if you can afford it, purchase the maximum limits for both. If you ever find yourself seriously injured as the result of the negligent driving of an uninsured/under-insured/hit & run driver, you will be very glad you reviewed and upgraded your coverage.