Lawsuit Finance Blog

Pharmacy errors can happen when the wrong dose of a prescription is given or when the wrong medication is given. Recently another lawsuit was filed against Walgreens for dispensing the wrong medication.

A Louisville, KY woman’s estate filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the drugstore and one of its pharmacists, claiming the woman died as the result of receiving the wrong prescription. According to the suit, the woman had suffered from high blood pressure, congestive heart failure and kidney failure.

The lawsuit alleges that the woman presented a prescription to Walgreens for Hydralazine, a high blood pressure medication, but instead received an antihistamine, Hydroxyzine. Her condition went untreated for two weeks before the error was discovered. Although the pharmacy substituted the correct medication, it was too late. The suit seeks compensatory and punitive damages as well as a jury trial.

Some medications have similar names (Hydralazine and Hydroxyzine) or similar packaging, which can lead to a pharmacist or other medical professional carelessly giving a patient the wrong medication. Sometimes the wrong medication is given because the pharmacist was in a hurry and didn’t double check, the medication was shelved wrong, the doctor prescribed the wrong medication, or the patient was given another patient’s medication. If you believe you or someone you love has been the victim of a prescription error or medication mistake, you should contact a medical malpractice attorney. Additionally, if you or your family is going through the emotional and financial stress from a medical malpractice or wrongful death, litigation funding may be the answer to help you through these times. No amount of money will ever replace a loved one, but lawsuit funding can help financially through the most difficult times. It is a means to assist with your financial burdens while your lawyer seeks appropriate justice.

A St. Joseph, MO mother received a closure to some degree when an out-of-court settlement was reached with a school bus company accused of killing her son. The lawsuit alleged that the bus driver was negligent and driving too fast. It also claimed that she failed to yield to a pedestrian, and that the bus company hired an unqualified driver.
The case was settled for $5 million.

After the settlement was reached, a video of the morning accident was released. It shows the bus with foggy and icy windows. Before a bus driver can begin his/her route, a pre-trip inspection is required which normally take 8 to 10 minutes. This November morning, the bus driver completed her inspection in approximately 30 seconds. Allegedly, she was running late and did not take the time to scrape the windshield. With her vision possibly impaired by the fog and ice, the bus driver began her route. She hit the 16-year-old while he was in a crosswalk on his way to school.

The mother of the victim said she waited over a year for an apology and admission of fault. The bus company has also agreed to allow the woman to speak at driver trainings to instill in drivers that they cannot cut corners when driving these buses.
The vast majority of wrongful death cases take longer than this one. Insurance companies are notorious for their "delay, deny, confuse and refuse" strategy. However, even considering this sobering fact, damage recovery does not always require you to go to trial and receive a jury verdict.

If you were injured or lost a loved one in a bus accident, it is important to contact an attorney to help recover compensation for your loss. Whether you settle in court or out of court, victims are often forced, by financial circumstances, to consider settlements too early and for too little. Lawsuit Financial provides lawsuit funding to take care of life's necessities (mortgage, rent, food, utilities, gas, car payments, medical expenses, funeral expenses, etc) to reduce your financial pressures. We try to buy you precious time to develop your case, your damages, and allow your attorney the time he needs to get the job done. Lawsuit funding is the perfect solution for someone who has a valuable case and is considering settling too soon, for too little compensation.

Pre-settlement funding is not for everyone, but in many cases, it provides a strategic advantage for the victim because it gives them leverage against the insurance company; it prevents the plaintiff from being forced to take inadequate offers from greedy carriers. Don’t settle for pennies on the dollar; get lawsuit funding and a fair and just equitable award or settlement. The application process is quick and easy; with Lawsuit Financial, the process can take as little as 24 – 48 hours. There are no fees to apply, no credit check, no job requirement, no payments to make. And, if you lose the case, you keep the money free of charge. Call or visit us online to learn more about our no risk litigation funding.

A Columbia, MO man was seriously injured in multiple accidents on the same day. The 31-year-old man was driving his 1992 Chevrolet northbound in the southbound lane when his vehicle collided with a Missouri Department of Transportation snowplow removing about an inch of snow from the roadway. The extent of his injuries are unclear, but apparently he then walked about a quarter mile north in the southbound roadway, only to be struck by a vehicle. He continued walking and in less than five minutes was hit head again, this time head-on by a tractor trailer. The man was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. An investigation of the accident is ongoing. There is no confirmation whether alcohol played a part, if the man was suffering from a medical condition, or if he was merely trying to seek help after the first accident.

This accident will require a detailed investigation. Determining fault can sometimes be a complicated process. Insurance companies will try to reach a quick settlement and limit recovery to the lowest possible amount. The last thing this family wants to deal with is the legal and financial issues, but it is important to avoid the trap of agreeing to settle too early for too little.

The victim and his family may have the right to seek compensation if it is determined that one or all the other driver’s were negligent. An auto accident attorney can ensure that the family's rights are protected, help determine who may be at fault, and decide the best course of action in recovering the maximum compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages related to this pedestrian accident.

While the family may eventually receive a financial settlement to compensate them for their loss, they may experience a shortfall in their finances that could lead to a significant financial hardship. If this happens, the family may benefit from a lawsuit cash advance known as lawsuit funding.

Lawsuit funding is a valuable service that offers a better solution than settling your valuable personal injury lawsuit for less than it is worth. Lawsuit Financial provides plaintiffs with financial assistance in advance of an expected settlement or verdict. This legal finance removes the financial pressure to settle too early for too little compensation, and allows the plaintiff to continue with the litigation process until justice is served. Pre-settlement funding can be available within 24- 48 hours. There are no application fees, credit checks, employment history verifications, or monthly payments. Call Lawsuit Financial or visit us online for more information or to complete an application.

The family of an Arkansas teenager who died in August after being hit by a tractor-trailer has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the truck driver and his employer. The lawsuit alleges that the driver of the tractor-trailer was talking on a cell phone shortly before the accident, but had dropped the phone and reached down to retrieve it when he hit the teen. The family is seeking compensation for past and future mental anguish.

According to the police report, the 16-year-old was a passenger in a Toyota Camry that was involved in an earlier accident with a pick-up truck. Police believe the teen may have been walking back to the vehicle when she was hit by the tractor trailer. The portion of the highway where the accident occurred was under construction at the time.

Dealing with the death of a loved one is never easy. When the death is sudden and unexpected, it can be even more difficult. If you have suffered a serious injury or lost a loved one due to an auto accident, you may be entitled to medical care, lost wages, and damages due to your loss. It is important to seek the advice of an experienced attorney to learn whether you are entitled to compensation.

Once the litigation process begins, the road to justice can drag on for years. Often times, plaintiffs struggle financially due to additional expenses incurred such as medical bills, physical therapy, and funeral expenses. If the plaintiff is unemployed or has poor credit, banks will usually not grant a loan. Even if approved for a bank loan, the victim would be required to make monthly payments and pay back the loan no matter the outcome of the case.

A better option would be lawsuit funding, a cash advance against a pending lawsuit. Lawsuit funding requires no application fee, monthly payments, credit check, or employment verification. Best of all, it is a non-recourse cash advance meaning that no repayment is made if you lose your case. The plaintiff is only required to repay the cash advance if, and when, he/she wins his/her case. If the plaintiff loses, the repayment is waived in its entirety. With litigation funding, there is no reason to settle your case too soon or for too little. Call Lawsuit Financial; we are here to help.

Last Tuesday, a Lowe’s delivery truck failed to yield, ran a stop sign, and hit a school bus causing the bus to flip on its side. There was fog in the area, but it is not clear whether that might have been a factor in the accident.

Twenty-nine students and 3 adults were sent to the hospital; one student and the bus driver remain in serious condition. A 14-year-old girl and the bus driver were the most seriously injured; the teen suffered a broken back and has undergone surgery. She currently cannot move her legs and faces months of rehabilitation, but her family remains hopeful.

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. At least one area law firm is preparing to file a lawsuit behalf of at least 10 clients. The victims and their families seeking compensation and justice may face 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.

The family of a hotel housekeeper who fell to her death in the hotel elevator shaft has filed a wrongful death lawsuit. The 65-year-old woman fell six stories at the Crockett Hotel on December 28 when she backed her housekeeper’s cart into the elevator. The elevator, however, wasn’t at the sixth floor as she had anticipated.

The victim’s daughter said the elevator had gotten stuck in the past, and recently someone was trapped for one hour. The hotel manager said the hotel was having problems with the elevators, but they had been serviced and were working properly. A spokeswoman for the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation said a licensed inspector was supposed to examine elevators at the Crockett Hotel by December 14, but the inspection did not happen.

The day after the fatal accident, the elevator passed inspection, but the hotels' owner could still be in violation of state regulations for failing to inspect them by the scheduled deadline. The service elevator will remain shut down until the investigation is complete.

The lawsuit alleges negligence on the part of the hotel owner. The plaintiff’s attorney said the lawsuit is intended, in part, to preserve the evidence until it is determined whether the hotel or elevator manufacturer was negligent. He sought a temporary injunction barring the companies from tampering with or destroying elevator parts until an investigation can be completed.

Elevator injuries are similar to premises liability lawsuits. The owner of a building is responsible for properly maintaining an elevator and if someone is injured as a result of negligent maintenance, the owner can be legally responsible for injuries. When a person is the victim of an accident, or a family has lost a loved one, directly related to the failure or malfunction of an elevator, they have the legal right to seek compensation for damages. For families who are faced with a similar lawsuit, being able to financially wait out the time it takes for your attorney to seek justice is paramount.

Due to the complexity of elevator lawsuits, the litigation process may be far off. A lawsuit cash advance can provide the financial security of paying bills while waiting for a fair and full settlement. At Lawsuit Financial, we provide non-recourse cash advances to plaintiffs in pending lawsuits. We feature an easy online application process, quick approval time, professional customer service, and affordable rates. Don’t worry about a bad credit history or unemployment; with us, those don’t matter. There are no application fees or monthly payments, either. Best of all, with Lawsuit Financial you only repay the cash advance if you win your case. Contact us to learn if your lawsuit qualifies for lawsuit funding.

The Yale-Harvard rivalry football game is an annual competitive event for students, alumni, and fans. Unfortunately, “The Game,” as it is known, will be remembered for a sudden death, but not as part of the game.

A fatal accident occurred on November 19, 2011when the driver of a U-Haul truck loaded with kegs of beer struck three women in a tailgating area before the game. Police said the driver suddenly accelerated as he made a turn in the parking lot striking the women, then hitting another U-Haul in the lot which struck a third U-Haul. One woman died from multiple blunt traumatic injuries and two others were injured; one of the injured women suffered serious injuries. It is unclear why the driver sped up, but alcohol does not appear to have played a role.

Tailgating – eating and drinking – at popular events has been around for years. They often consist of too many people, too many vehicles, and too much alcohol. Harvard banned U-Haul trucks, kegs, and hard liquor at tailgating parties last year, when “The Game” was played at Harvard. Six years ago, Yale began shutting down all parties after halftime in an effort to curb binge drinking and keep students and alumni safe. Now, the university said it plans to review its policies and regulations on tailgating before games.

Although police said the investigation will take some time, the incident has prompted speculation about the legal consequences of the accident. If a wrongful death lawsuit is filed, it is possible that any party - the driver of the U-Haul, the fraternity hosting the party, the owner of the U-Haul van, and Yale University - directly associated with the incident could be identified as a defendant. At the very least, hopefully this tragic accident will have all colleges and other sports teams seriously looking into policies and regulations to ensure that people are safe at tailgating events.

The injured victims and the family of the deceased woman may pursue a claim for damages. While faced with a long litigation process, they may also be struggling financially to pay medical expenses, funeral and burial expenses, and other bills. Lawsuit funding may be an option to help these victims remain financial stable during this difficult time.

Litigation funding is a non-recourse cash advance against a pending lawsuit. If the plaintiff loses his/her case, the lawsuit funding is excused; no repayment is required. Repayment is only made if, and when the plaintiff successfully settles his/her case.

Lawsuit Financial offers a quick application and approval process; funds can be available in as little as 24 hours from approval. If justice is slow in coming, don’t be desperate to settle too early, for too little, contact Lawsuit Financial or visit us online.

Boating accidents begin with a day of recreational fun. Sadly, in the blink of an eye, negligent actions can often lead to permanent injuries or death. An annual subdivision Independence Day celebration turned tragic for one family. Now a Fredericksburg, VA widow has filed a $6 million lawsuit against the Lake of the Woods Association following the death of her husband in a boating accident during the subdivision’s annual Independence Day celebration. The suit also seeks $500,000 in punitive damages against the operator of the pontoon boat.

The victim was riding on a wave board being pulled by a personal watercraft when he was struck by a pontoon boat’s propeller. He underwent surgery for multiple injuries to his legs and feet. After being released from the hospital, he apparently developed complications from his injuries and died 15 days after the accident. An official with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner said the cause of the man’s death was blood clots in his lungs caused by the blunt-force trauma to his legs. The boat operator was giving tours of the lake at the time of the accident.

The wrongful death suit alleges negligence by the boat operator and Association as his employer. The Association denies the allegations. The boat operator acknowledges that he was operating the boat when it came in contact with the victim, but asserts that the victim’s negligence contributed to his death.

Every year thousands of people are injured in boating accidents involving all types of watercraft, including any type of privately owned boat or personal watercraft. This also includes Jet skis, as well as commercial watercraft such as a ferry or cruise ship.

If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a boating accident caused by negligence of another, you may already have filed a lawsuit against the negligent party(ies). If you have not already contacted an attorney regarding your case, Lawsuit Financial would be happy to assist you. We have strategic relationships with attorneys all over the country, and would be pleased to recommend an attorney in your area that is familiar with your type of lawsuit.

Recovering from an injury or dealing with the loss of a loved one caused by a boating accident can put a family in a serious financial bind. Unfortunately, a boat accident lawsuit can be complex and take years to settle. A lawsuit cash advance may be a viable option to help pay for bills and increasing expenses.

Lawsuit Financial provides personal injury lawsuit funding for boating accidents and many other types of personal injury cases. Our lawsuit funding is on a non-recourse basis meaning that if you should lose your case, no repayment of the funding would be required; repayment is contingent upon your case recovery. The application process is easy and free; you can apply by phone or on the internet. Approvals are often completed, with a check or wire in your hands within 24-48 hours.

The holidays arrived and you relished in the family festivities. The final event was to ring in 2012 with the traditional New Year’s Day family brunch at Aunt Mary’s. You enjoyed great food and company but knowing you had to drive home, avoided all alcohol. Unfortunately, another driver on the road that evening did not. You were side-swiped and careened down an embankment. You are thankful to be alive, but are faced with mounting medical bills that continue to pile up because your injuries will prevent you from returning to work indefinitely.

You contacted an auto accident attorney who has agreed to take your case, but he has advised you that settling the case could take six months to two years. How can you deal with the additional expenses from the accident after spending a small fortune on holiday gifts for your family?

When an innocent victim is in the middle of a lawsuit, sometimes cash can be tight especially with additional bills and medical expenses combined with the loss if income. Often times, this is because insurance companies will prolong the process by denying, delaying, defending to avoid paying fair compensation in the hope that the plaintiff will be forced to settle for far less than they would receive from a jury verdict. Unless the plaintiff has savings to fall back on, he/she may need financial assistance to survive until his/her case is settled. When this happens, some plaintiffs may seek financing in the form of a traditional loan.

The disadvantage to a bank loan is that the application and approval process typically takes a long time, time a financially strapped plaintiff lacks. Banks also consider credit history and employment when approving loans; they also require monthly payments. That means that in addition to current monthly obligations, a plaintiff would have yet another new monthly bill, the monthly payment on the loan or line of credit. Lawsuit funding may be the answer.

Some people may call it a “lawsuit loan”, but at Lawsuit Financial we tell the truth; it is a non-recourse cash advance against a pending lawsuit. This means that unlike a bank loan in which you are required to pay back the loan regardless of the outcome, with lawsuit funding a plaintiff only pays back the cash advance if, and when, he/she wins his/her case. If the verdict is in favor of the defendant, the plaintiff is not obligated to pay back the lawsuit cash advance. Plain and simply put, litigation funding is risk-free.

Lawsuit funding is based solely on the strength of your case; credit history and employment do not matter and there are no monthly payments. Because of this, a plaintiff may qualify for lawsuit funding even though he/she would never qualify for a bank loan or line of credit. Unlike a bank loan, the application process is easy, and once approved, money can be available within 24-48 hours. Another advantage to litigation funding is that the plaintiff does not need to report a lawsuit cash advance therefore it will never show up on a credit report.

If you are currently involved in a lawsuit, been out of work, have fallen behind on the mortgage or rent, car payments and other bills, and can’t wait to receive compensation from your lawsuit, don’t accept a less than fair settlement from the insurance company. Contact Lawsuit Financial to learn how we can help pay your bills, living expenses, medical care, and other expenses; let us help you avoid financial disaster or bankruptcy. We provide the cash when you need it the most. Our approval process is quick and easy; simply complete our free, online application. With litigation funding, you’ve got nothing to lose and everything to gain.

In October 2009, a 21-year-old was driving his 1998 Volkswagen GTI while under the influence of alcohol when he went off the road and crashed into a tree. The 18-year-old passenger was found unconscious inside the vehicle about an hour later; he died at a local hospital from massive traumatic head injuries.

What happened to the driver? Uninjured, he fled the scene returning to the party that both men had attended prior to the accident. Did he go back to seek help? NO! He told other party goers that the victim had stolen his vehicle. After friends urged him to report the vehicle stolen, the police drove him home, but the negligent man went to great lengths to give a route to his home that did not pass the accident site.

Now, two years after a lengthy and detailed investigation, police discovered the truth; the vehicle was not stolen and the victim was not the driver. Authorities disclosed that red fibers embedded in the driver’s side panel of the vehicle and shards of glass in the drunk drivers’ clothes helped investigators determine he was actually the man behind the wheel. The drunk driver has been charged with leaving the scene of the accident and faces felony charges for failure to report an accident involving death.

No legal action can ever bring back a loved one killed in an auto accident, but it is more devastating when justice is forestalled by a driver who refuses to take responsibility for his/her carelessness and negligence. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in an auto accident, consult an attorney to protect your legal rights. It is extremely frustrating to negotiate with an insurance company that will attempt to convince you to settle for less than what your case may actually be worth. An attorney will ensure you get fair and equitable compensation for your devastating injuries. If you need assistance locating a reputable attorney in your area, visit Lawsuit Financial online, highlight "plaintiffs" on the home page, and click on "Lawsuit Financial Attorney Referral Program". This is a free service to you.

Lawsuit Financial, a pro-justice litigation funding company offers pre-settlement funding to seriously injured victims and loved ones of a deceased victim. We know how difficult it can be to stay financially afloat during the litigation process especially when medical expenses, funeral expenses, and daily bills are piling up. Our lawsuit cash advances are on a non-recourse basis; the funds are leveraged against the future settlement. If you lose your case, you are under no obligation to repay the “lawsuit loan”. That is correct, the lawsuit cash advance is totally risk-free to you, the plaintiff.

If you are in a pending lawsuit and in need of litigation funding, call or visit us online. We do not require a credit check, employment verification, or upfront fees. If approved, funds can be wired into your account within 24 – 48 hours. Don’t let the slow wheels of justice cause you to accept a less than fair settlement offer. Call Lawsuit Financial to learn how we may be able to help secure the money you need to pay bills while waiting for fair compensation.

A woman suffered life-threatening injuries in a pedestrian accident and died a day later. The accident is currently under investigation, but it appears that the cause of the accident was due to the recklessness and irresponsibility of a motorist. If the motorist is determined to have been at fault, he could be held responsible for the pedestrian’s wrongful death. Additionally, the area of the fatal accident is dangerous for pedestrians because part of the roadway does not have sidewalks. If the road conditions are determined to be dangerous to the public, the city may also be liable for the woman’s wrongful death.

It is always difficult to hear about the loss of a loved one due to an auto or pedestrian accident. Determining fault can sometimes be a complicated process. Insurance companies will try to reach a quick settlement and limit recovery to the lowest possible amount. The last thing this family wants to deal with during the pain and grief process is the legal and financial issues, but it is important to avoid the trap of agreeing to settle too early for too little.

A wrongful death attorney can ensure that the family's rights are protected, help determine who may be at fault, and decide the best course of action in recovering the maximum compensation for funeral and burial expenses, anticipated and future lifetime earnings, loss of love, care and companionship, and other damages related to this pedestrian accident.

While the family may eventually receive a financial settlement to compensate them for their loss, they may experience a shortfall in their finances that could lead to a significant financial hardship. If this happens, the family may benefit from a “lawsuit loan.”

Lawsuit funding is a valuable service that offers a better solution than settling your valuable personal injury lawsuit for less than it is worth. Lawsuit Financial provides plaintiffs with financial assistance in advance of an expected settlement or verdict in your case. This legal finance removes the financial pressure to settle too early for too little compensation, and allows you to continue with the litigation so you receive the compensation and justice you deserve. Pre-settlement funding can be available within 24- 48 hours. There are no application fees, credit checks, employment history verifications, or monthly payments. Don’t let bills pile up and ruin your credit. Call Lawsuit Financial or visit us online for more information or to complete and application.

Elevators have been in the news a lot more than usual over the last couple of weeks -- and not for positive reasons. Two weeks ago, a woman was crushed to death by an elevator at California State Long Beach after trying to climb out of a stuck elevator car. Last week, a New York City woman died after an elevator door in her Manhattan office building closed on her leg as she was stepping in and dragged her body up between the shaft wall and the elevator car.

As the investigation continued in the NY accident, it was discovered that an elderly woman filed a lawsuit against the same elevator company after a similar accident allegedly left her seriously injured. The lawsuit contends that the elevator doors snapped shut without warning; the force throwing her to the floor. She sustained a four-inch gash on her head. The accident has left her unable to walk without assistance and she suffers from severe headaches that sometimes last for days.

Elevator injuries are handled much like premises liability lawsuits. The owner of a building is responsible for maintaining the elevator and if someone is injured as a result of negligent maintenance, the owner can be held legally responsible. The manufacturer may also be held responsible concerning malfunctioning elevators because of component defects.

If you have been seriously injured or lost a love one in an elevator accident, an experienced elevator accident attorney can help determine negligence or a defective product claim and determine your legal rights to seek compensation for damages.

Due to the complexity of elevator lawsuits, the litigation process may be far off. For some plaintiffs pre-settlement funding is a way to make it through the long and tedious process of waiting for a settlement. A lawsuit cash advance can provide the financial security of paying bills while waiting for a fair and full settlement from their claim. If you have been involved in an elevator accident and seeking lawsuit funding, contact Lawsuit Financial. With the financial pressure removed, there is no need to resolve any case for less than the full value of your injuries. The application process is quick and easy; it can take as little as 24 – 48 hours. There are no fees to apply, no credit check, no job requirement, no payments to make. And, if you lose the case, you keep the money free of charge. What bank makes that kind of offer? This is, truly, no risk litigation funding. Don’t settle for pennies on the dollar; get lawsuit funding and a fair and just equitable award or settlement.

A woman and her two children recently won a wrongful death lawsuit against a trucking company in the death of her 38-year-old husband who was killed in August 2008 during a cross-country bicycle ride.

As the man entered a bend in the road during the final leg of the race, a tractor-trailer straddled the center line attempting to pass, but a car was approaching in the opposite lane. When the truck veered to the right, the cyclist went onto the shoulder, lost control, and was thrown under the truck's back tires, dying instantly.

The lawsuit sought to recover damages for negligence, pain and suffering, medical expenses, funeral and burial expenses, and economic losses. The plaintiffs argued that the driver was negligent to have passed a moving bicyclist on a curve. The defense argued that the broken pavement, not the trucker, was the cause of the accident. The plaintiff’s attorney agreed that the pavement played a part, but ultimately it was the driver that forced the cyclist off the shoulder and that the area where the accident occurred was not a safe place to pass. After a seven day trial which included testimony from other cyclists on the trip, a state trooper and an accident reconstructionist, the jury ruled that the truck driver was negligent and awarded the victim’s family $8.5 million - $3,500,000 in damages for loss of wages, earning power and household services; $2,500,000 for loss of consortium, including emotion distress, to the widow; and an additional $2,500,000 to each of their two minor children.

The $8.5 million ruling may seem substantial, but it will never replace the emotional loss of a loved one. Since his death, this mother of two has taken a hobby into a business to support the children and have flexibility to be there for them. She hopes others will learn from this tragic accident and be more cautious drivers and be aware of those around you. A simple risk, a simple careless error can cause a whole family to suffer," she said.

If you have been seriously injured or lost a loved one in a trucking accident due to someone else’s negligence, you should consult an experienced attorney to know your rights. After filing a suit, it may take months or years to settle, yet you may be suffering not only emotionally and physically, but financially as well.

Lawsuit funding was designed to help plaintiffs in similar situations. Lawsuit Financial, a pro-justice litigation funding company offers pre-settlement funding to seriously injured victims and loved ones of a deceased victim. We know how difficult it can be to stay financially afloat during the litigation process especially when medical expenses, funeral expenses, and daily bills are piling up. Our lawsuit cash advances are on a non-recourse basis; the funds are leveraged against the future settlement. If you lose your case, you are under no obligation to repay the “lawsuit loan”. That is correct, the lawsuit cash advance is totally risk-free to you, the plaintiff.

If you are in a pending lawsuit and in need of litigation funding, call or visit us online. We do not require a credit check, employment verification, or upfront fees. If approved, funds can be wired into your account within 24 – 48 hours. Don’t let the slow wheels of justice cause you to accept a less than fair settlement offer; contact Lawsuit Financial today.

A newly married pilot, a couple celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary and a recently married couple from India were among five people killed last week when a helicopter crashed during a tour of Las Vegas and the Hoover Dam. The cause of the accident is still under federal investigation, but the families of the Indian couple have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the helicopter tour operator. The lawsuit alleges the pilot did not maintain control, did not avoid natural objects like canyon walls, and did not properly respond to losing control of the helicopter.

The NTSB investigators said the engine was changed the day before the fatal flight and the tour company, Sundance Helicopters, says their aircraft are inspected daily. There was no indication of bad weather or other aircraft in the area. The only information currently known is that the helicopter made a 600-foot climb followed by a 90-degree left turn and then an 800-foot descent before it impacted into a canyon wall indicating the pilot may have lost control, a maneuver that is not normal. The plaintiff’s attorney said, “tour pilots are encouraged to push the aircraft's limits and ignore unpredictable winds that can push the helicopter into a fixed object, such as a mountain. There is an incentive for the pilot to provide a `flight thrill' to passengers." NTSB officials said a final report on the crash could take a year; it could be another two to four years to reach a settlement in the case.

The crash brings up the question once again about the safety of the air tour industry. From 1994 through 2008, there were 75 commercial helicopter accidents in the U.S. It will come as no surprise that most of these crashes produced serious personal injuries or death for the occupants of the airplane; aircraft crashes do not produce “fender benders.”

If you have been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in an airplane or helicopter accident, it is essential to retain an attorney who is experienced in and specializes in handling these complicated cases. The attorney will need to have significant knowledge of the field of aviation and the laws applicable to it. The attorney should also have significant experience in the handling, working up, trial preparation, and actual trial of aircraft crash cases. This is a highly specialized field. It often takes an industry expert to locate the right attorney for you and your family. Lawsuit Financial has strategic relationships with aviation law attorneys all over the country, and would be pleased to assist you in finding an aviation legal specialist to handle your case.

These lawsuits are hard fought cases and take considerable time to reach appropriate resolution. How do victims support their families with the loss of income? Many victims are inclined to resolve their valuable cases too early and for too little, simply because they have been without support. Do not settle your case for pennies on the dollar, without determining whether you are a candidate for lawsuit funding. Insurance companies will deliberate delay resolution to persuade you to consider their inadequate offer. Seek your attorney's advice on whether settlement is wise, or whether lawsuit funding makes sense as a reasonable alternative. Litigation funding could be the best financial alternative for you and your family.

A 24-year-old female driver of a 2002 Honda Accord was driving north on West Dover Road in Pawling, NY when she apparently lost control, struck an embankment, overturned, and hit a tree. The driver and one passenger died at the scene; both were wearing seat belts. Although an investigation is ongoing into the cause of this auto accident, preliminary findings lead police to believe speed was a significant factor.

During the continued investigation, the family of the deceased passenger may choose to talk to an experienced attorney about their rights to compensation for the wrongful death of a loved one. If it is determined the family has a valid case and they are in need of immediate financial assistance to pay funeral expenses or other bills, they may wish to learn about lawsuit funding.
Lawsuit funding is a means of providing immediate financial assistance to plaintiffs in the litigation process. Litigation funding services would allow the family precious time to wait for a fair and equitable settlement; if they desperately need money now, the only other alternative would be to settle a valuable case for pennies on the dollar to pay their bills.

At Lawsuit Financial, we understand that personal injury victims who have filed a lawsuit may have trouble paying their bills while waiting for the resolution of their case. Even when they win their lawsuits, plaintiffs may not receive payment for months or even years. A lawsuit cash advance can help pay the bills and patiently wait for a settlement or verdict. It is easy to apply for a “lawsuit loan” online or by phone. Approvals take 48 hours or less and there are no upfront fees or monthly payments. Best of all, lawsuit funding is a non-recourse cash advance meaning if you lose your case, you owe us nothing. Don’t settle for less; call Lawsuit Financial.

On December 29, 2009, a 9-year-old Maryland boy was participating in a two-night stay-away camp with 61 other youths at the Hashawha Environmental Camp. Despite a high wind advisory by the National Weather Service, camp counselors took the youths outside for a walk as part of a survival training activity. Shortly thereafter, the boy and another camper were struck by a 100-foot hickory tree. According to investigations, a gust of wind blew over the tree which had been dead for some time. The 9-year-old died two days later from severe head trauma.

The family of the deceased child has filed a $12 million wrongful death lawsuit against Carroll County claiming it was negligent in protecting the child. The suit includes more than $60,000 in medical bills and $2 million for pain and suffering the child endured for two days prior to his death.

In the lawsuit, the family contends that the tree should have been cut down despite the fact that it was not a safety hazard to the camp's buildings and hat the children should never have been taken outside. A report issued by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources on Jan. 25, 2010, revealed that “the significant decay at the base of the tree in combination with the windy conditions that day caused the tree to fall”; evidence that the tree had been dead for a long time and should have been cut down.

Instead of an apology, the family received a form letter refunding their money and inviting them to attend another festival at the camp. If this little boy wasn’t your only child, would you send another one of your children to Hashawha Environmental Camp?

The death of a child is every parent’s worst nightmare. Seeking compensation will not bring this child back, but it will help pay the medical bills, funeral expenses, and pain and suffering. But, tragedies like this one will often cause family members to struggle, financially, to pay the bills associated with the death of a loved one and a wrongful death lawsuit can be very contentious and often take years to resolve. With a solid lawsuit as collateral, they could apply for a lawsuit cash advance; emergency lawsuit funding to keep afloat financially while awaiting a settlement. A legal finance cash advance relieves the financial pressure and prevents resolving the lawsuit too soon, for too little.

Lawsuit Financial provides strategic pre-settlement funding; once approved, the cash advance can be available within 24-48 hours. The goal of legal funding is to allow a plaintiff the ability to wait for a fair and equitable settlement or jury verdict. The plaintiff pays no monthly fees; he/she is only obligated to repay the litigation funding cash advance if the lawsuit resolves successfully. The obligation is completely excused if the case is lost. So, why accept inadequate offers by greedy insurance companies who deliberately delay proceedings to make you desperate? Lawsuit funding provides the financial resources necessary to allow the plaintiff to wait out the long, legal process and receive appropriate and just compensation.

A Farmington, MO family settled a wrongful death lawsuit resulting from a fatal 2008 trucking accident in Arkansas. Roger Reagan was killed when the driver of a semi-truck crossed the center line while taking a curve in the road. The semi clipped a Jeep Cherokee, crossed the center line and struck a Kia head-on before veering directly into the cab of Mr. Reagan’s semi-truck. Reagan survived the initial force of impact, but was trapped inside the vehicle. When he tried to escape, Reagan fell and became trapped under his truck, surrounded by fire. Twenty minutes later he was pulled free, but died in route to the hospital. Reagan is survived by a wife and two children.

The plaintiffs filed a lawsuit against the driver and the trucking company alleging that the negligent truck driver was overtired, not qualified or properly trained and had two previous license revocations that should have prevented his employment with the trucking company. It was also determined that the negligent driver was hours beyond the maximum hours allowed daily under federal trucking rules. The defendants denied liability for the fatal accident claiming a third-party crossed the center ine and caused the semi-trailers to collide.

The trial focused on the driver’s qualifications to drive a commercial vehicle and the trucking company’s failure to appropriately screen its drivers; trial lasted five days with jurors returning a verdict of $7 million; the company bore 75 percent of the fault, with the driver bearing the rest.

Truck accidents like this happen all the time. Commercial truck drivers who are inadequately trained in driving techniques, safety concerns, and defensive driving can be just as dangerous. It is equally dangerous to impose unrealistic schedules and expectations that encourage drivers to speed or driving while fatigued, despite the safety risks involved.

Anyone who has been inured or lost a loved one in a truck-related accident may be eligible to receive compensation for their medical expenses, funeral expenses, loss of income, and pain and suffering. It is important to seek an experienced truck accident attorney to protect your legal rights and preserve the evidence resulting from the accident. If you need help locating an experienced attorney in your area, contact Lawsuit Financial; we offer a free, nationwide attorney referral program.

What if you are injured or disabled? What if you continue to miss work or have lost your job? What if you lost a loved one who was the sole breadwinner? What if you have mounting medical bills, mortgage payments, household bills, or even worse - funeral expenses? The financial strain not only seriously impacts your life, bur it also impacts your case. A financially desperate plaintiff is not in a favorable position regarding settlement negotiations; this person will often settle for too little, too soon. So, how do you survive - financially while you wait for a trial or a settlement?

Lawsuit Financial is an auto accident lawsuit funding specialist and will provide a complimentary evaluation of your case. If you have been in an auto or trucking accident and have an attorney handling the case, lawsuit funding can assist you and your attorney. Do not resolve your case for less than full value because of pressing financial need; ease your financial burden and give your attorney the time needed to ensure the best possible outcome for your case.

Four ninth-grade students suffered mild to severe burns during a science experiment at Maple Grove Junior High School. Three were released from the hospital with minor burns; one suffered second-degree burns to his face, neck, and hand.

The accident happened during a science experiment performed by the teacher. About 30 students were in the classroom. According to the Star Tribune, the teacher dropped a lit match into a jug of methanol, which made a small flash fire and loud boom. A student in the front row looked down to take notes of his observations when apparently the teacher performed the experiment a second time resulting in an explosion that caught the 15-year-old teen on fire. It is not clear if the students suffered chemical burns or were burned by fire. The school district and state fire marshal are investigating. In the meantime the methanol demonstrations, which have been a regular part of the school curriculum, have been stopped.

One major question is why the students were not wearing safety goggles during the experiment. The father of the burned teen said he hopes the school learns a lesson. “Some policy changes and safety issues need to be addressed.”

The teen’s medical expenses will most likely be staggering; medical care continuous and painful. His injuries may very well be life-altering, both physically and emotionally. He may face permanent disfigurement which will serve as a constant reminder of the accident.

The family may wish to speak to a personal injury lawyer about a claim to recover compensation for his injuries. If the family files a lawsuit, but find they are struggling financially, they may choose to seek lawsuit funding. Lawsuit Financial helps injured plaintiffs and their families level the playing field by providing a “lawsuit loan” allowing the plaintiff and his/her attorney the ability to compete effectively against insurance companies, large corporations, and other deep-pocketed defendants. Unlike a traditional loan, our lawsuit funding is on a non-recourse basis meaning you only pay us back if, and when, you win your case. If you lose, you pay absolutely nothing. There are no upfront fees or monthly payments, no credit check, and employment is not a factor.

With Lawsuit Financial, a lawsuit cash advance is based solely on the strength of your case. It only takes a few minutes complete an online application. Once approved for funding, a check or wire will be provided within 24-48 hours. Lawsuit funding allows plaintiffs to follow their attorneys' advice, decline those low offers, and await trial or appropriate settlement. If you need cash now to stay the course through the litigation process, contact Lawsuit Financial.

Four Penn State students on a trip to solicit donations for THON were in a fatal auto accident on Friday when their SUV hit a patch of black ice and flipped over. Three of the students sustained injuries, but were expected to recover; one passenger was thrown from the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Snow and ice covered roads are not uncommon between November and March. Many auto accident victims are fortunate enough not to have serious injuries. However, just as many are and may require extensive medical treatment, surgery, and physical therapy; others may be disabled. Further investigations may help determine if negligence played a role in this fatal accident. If so, the injured parties and the family who lost their daughter may choose to file a personal injury lawsuit to receive compensation.

During such difficult times, the physical, emotional, and financial strain can be overwhelming. Did you know there is a way to help with the financial situation without taking a second mortgage on your home, without a bank loan, or without borrowing from family and friends?

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. This pre-settlement funding helps level the play field between the plaintiff and defendant. Contact Lawsuit Financial at 1-877-377- SUIT (7848) or visit us online for a free, no obligation consultation. Remember that acting responsibly and driving safely is the best way to avoid auto accidents especially during the winter months.

Slip and fall injuries due to the negligence of the property owner usually occur from failure to maintain the premise (leaving debris, a wet floor, or fixing repairs), a poorly constructed building or design flaw, or improper lighting. Slip and fall accidents frequently cause significant injuries - broken bones, fractures, back injuries, herniated disks, head injuries; some injuries may require medical attention and long-term treatment.

When a slip and fall accident occurs due to someone else’s negligence, the victim may have the right to seek compensation for injuries sustained. Typically, the kinds of damages that may be recovered are medical expenses, rehabilitation, lost wages, and pain and suffering; in the event of a death, compensation for funeral and burial costs and loss of companionship and support may be sought.

Determining negligence in slip and fall accidents requires legal expertise; business owners and their insurance companies provide vigorous opposition; a lawsuit is almost always required. From a liability standpoint, proving negligence in a slip and fall accident is, sometimes, more difficult than it might otherwise seem. Because insurance companies have money to deny, delay, and defend, you may become embroiled in contentious litigation lasting months, even years. Settling too soon for too little is not a viable option, but lawsuit funding is. Lawsuit Financial can provide slip and fall lawsuit funding.

Lawsuit funding is a service that provides some financial relief to litigants who are facing financial difficulties. Assistance comes in the form of a lawsuit cash advance, money that is advanced to you in anticipation of a potential settlement or verdict. It should be used carefully, for serious needs, like mortgage or rent payments, car payments or medical expenses. Legal funding is provided based on the merits of your case, through information provided by your attorney. Whether you have good or bad credit, whether or not you have a job, whether you own a home or not, none of this matters. All that Lawsuit Financial cares about is whether you have a pending lawsuit being handled by a competent lawyer. If you win the case, you will pay us our principal and profit; if you lose your case, our money is free; keep it with our compliments.

Visit us online or call us today, toll free, at 1-877-377-SUIT (7848) to discuss litigation funding for your slip and fall case or any other type of personal injury case.

Were you injured in an auto accident due to a distracted driver? Are you unable to work because of the injuries? Are the bills piling up and the mortgage due? Did you file a lawsuit, but the legal process is proceeding slowly because the defendant is denying, delaying, and defending your claim? Don’t let the greedy insurance companies coerce you to settling too soon for too little. Consider a “lawsuit loan” against your settlement. Lawsuit Financial helps levehttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifl the playing field; we can have a check in your hands within 24http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif – 48 hours. Call today or visit us online to learn more.

A Texas nursing home is accused of negligence in the death of a 78-year-old resident. According to a wrongful death lawsuit, the woman was heard yelling for help and found on the floor next to her bed at Regent Care Center. The suit claims that the woman was “neurologically alert, coherent and in severe pain” when she was placed back in her bed. She was later found non-responsive and taken to the hospital where she died from bleeding and head trauma.

When placing a loved one in the care of a nursing home, it is expected that the resident will receive quality care. Unfortunately, nursing home negligence and abuse are all too common.

If you or a loved one suffered physical or emotional injuries because an assisted living facility or nursing home was negligent or failed to fulfill its care obligations to you and your family, you may have grounds for a nursing home negligence case. Choosing the right attorney is a vitally important decision. If you do not know an attorney who specializes in nursing home abuse, Lawsuit Financial has excellent legal referral sources all over the country and our professional staff will locate you a top-notch legal specialist, in your city or state, within 24-48 hours. This is a free service for injury victims and their family members.

The financial and emotional roller coaster of a lawsuit is equally as painful as the loss. Victims do not want to conduct settlement negotiations when they are struggling, financially. If they do, they will, almost always, accept an offer that is less than full case value. Lawsuit Financial can assist victims and family members through the difficult financial issues facing them.

If you are seeking lawsuit funding for a nursing home abuse or negligence case, begin by completing a lawsuit funding application. Lawsuit Financial provides non-recourse funding to help financially strapped plaintiffs during their pending lawsuit. We offer a quick and easy approval process - less than 48 hours. There are no upfront fees, monthly payments, credit checks or employment verifications. Because it is a non-recourse cash advance, if you lose your case you owe nothing. It really is a risk-free option for plaintiffs. Leverage Lawsuit Financial’s money to hold out for full case value. Visit us online, or call toll free 1-877-377-SUIT (7848) to discuss your financial needs.

A four-vehicle auto accident on Interstate 4 in Orlando has left one man dead and another critically injured. The accident occurred when the 31-year-old driver of the SUV failed to notice stopped traffic and slammed into a 2007 Jeep Cherokee; both vehicles went up in flames. The Jeep was pushed into a vehicle in front of it, which hit another vehicle. Florida state troopers said the passenger of the Cherokee was trapped and burned beyond recognition; the driver is listed in critical condition with burns. The driver of the SUV suffered minor injuries. It is unknown whether the driver of the SUV was distracted or tired, but speed does appear to be a factor. The accident is still under investigation.

In August 2010, NHTSA began looking into all 1993 – 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee's after the Center for Auto Safety petitioned for a recall. It claimed the model is more likely to catch fire when struck from behind and that there have been hundreds of accidents and deaths when the vehicle is hit from behind due to the location of the fuel tank. The Chrysler Group concluded that the vehicles are neither defective nor do their fuel systems pose an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety in rear impact collisions. This investigation is currently ongoing.

Thousands of people are seriously injured or killed each year in auto accidents as a result of a negligent driver, auto manufacturer, or a combination. Some manufacturer defects cause accidents while others may worsen an accidental injury. In this auto accident, the victims may have suffered minor injuries as a result of the collision alone, but due to the fuel tank explosion one man is dead and another fighting for his life.

Recalls before injuries occur are important pro-safety measures. So why do automakers wait for something serious to happen before considering corrective action? Timely and appropriate recalls save lives and we encourage automakers to issue them promptly and responsibly. However, if automakers are still willing to risk lives to save money, that behavior should be exposed, and perpetrators made to pay, both civilly and criminally.

The family of the deceased may consider a wrongful death lawsuit against the driver of the SUV and Chrysler. If so, it is important to contact an experienced auto accident attorney who specializes in similar cases. In the meantime, the families of both victims may be suffering from financial distress associated with medical and funeral expenses; they may want to consider lawsuit funding.

If you need financial assistance until your lawsuit settles, Lawsuit Financial may be able to help you. Lawsuit Financial is your auto accident lawsuit funding specialist. We provide lawsuit funding to help cover medical expenses, household bills, lost income, and funeral expenses. Do not give in to corporate and insurance tactics pressuring you to settle for less. We provide pre-settlement funding for pending lawsuits and post settlement funding for cases that have recently settled or a judgment has been awarded.

If you have been involved in an auto accident and seeking a lawsuit cash advance while waiting for compensation from your personal injury, contact Lawsuit Financial or apply online. Our approval process is 24 - 48 hours; once approved, funds can be wired into your account immediately. There are no upfront fees or monthly payments and we do not check credit history or employment. Best of all, our "lawsuit loans" are on a non-recourse basis meaning if you lose your case, you owe us nothing, not even the cash advance. Call us today for a free, no-obligation consultation.

Use auto accident lawsuit funding to ease your financial burden and give your attorney the time needed to obtain full value in your case.

All too often, many accidents occur on-the-job. When this happens, the first step is to complete a worker's compensation claim. Sometimes, the accidents are mild enough that the worker will be able to return to his/her job in a few days. However, some injuries could cause an employee to be out of work for several weeks or even months. Other injuries are long term and can last a lifetime, thus reducing the chance of someone being able to maintain gainful employment. For example, a back injury to a construction workers could mean the injured person can no longer work in the same capacity as before the accident. During the time out of work, the employee may be able to claim and receive worker's compensation benefits.

Workers’ compensation does not excuse the employer’s gross negligence; it also does not excuse the negligence of a third party. Thus, for example, if you are in an automobile accident while driving for your company and the driver of the opposite vehicle is the at-fault driver, you may collect workers’ compensation from your employer and you may pursue a lawsuit against the at-fault driver. If your injury was caused by defective equipment on the job, you may collect workers’ compensation and you may pursue a lawsuit against the faulty equipment manufacturer. Thus, you can sue a negligent third party even though you are entitled to collect or are collecting workers' compensation benefits. In most states, you will be obligated to reimburse portions of your workers compensation benefits if you collect substantial sums from a third party, arising out of the same accident. But, there may be a difference, often a substantial increase, over the amount paid by a workers' compensation carrier.

Everyone has the right to a safe workplace and working conditions that don’t pose a risk of serious injury or death. Workplace safety actually ranks more important than pay and benefits. In cases with severe and long lasting injuries, the compensation might not be enough to cover all of the expenses, and it may not be enough to get one through tough times. Sometimes, people are unable to receive their benefits for one reason or another, and this can place them under a huge financial burden. In times such as this, it's important to seek experienced legal counsel. Attorneys who have experience in this area of the law will be able to help you achieve a fair settlement.

Worker's compensation law is confusing for those who don't have experience and knowledge in the area, and you do not want to trust your case to anyone but the best in the field. When an injured party has a qualified attorney working with them, they will be able to rest easy knowing that they have someone working to help them get the compensation they deserve.

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.

Three people lost their lives in a fiery auto accident over the weekend. The accident is under investigation, but it appears that an 18-year-old female driver veered off the road after passing another vehicle and slammed into a tree. The vehicle burst into flames upon impact. Witnesses said the flames were shooting high into the sky and tires were exploding from the intense heat.

Three passengers, young men aged 19, 20 and 22, died at the scene. The female driver was taken to a nearby hospital. Police believe alcohol played a role in the deadly accident.
If you or a loved one has been a victim of an auto accident caused by a negligent driver or your loved one was killed by a drunk driver, contact an experienced auto accident attorney to learn your rights and receive the representation needed to obtain full compensation for your accident. Choosing the right attorney is a vitally important decision. If you need assistance locating a reputable auto accident attorney in your area, contact Lawsuit Financial. We have excellent legal referral sources all over the country and our professional staff will locate you a top-notch legal specialist, in your city or state, within 24-48 hours. This is a free service for injury victims and their family members.

This fatal auto accident is under investigation and may take years to resolve. In the meantime, the families may be suffering from financial distress associated with funeral expenses for the young men that died. This is not uncommon since insurance companies do everything in their power to delay resolving the case and paying settlements, verdicts or judgments. If you have mounting medical bills and expenses and feel the need to reach a quick settlement, stop!

Lawsuit Financial is your auto accident lawsuit funding specialist. We provide lawsuit funding to help cover medical expenses, household bills, lost income, and funeral expenses. Do not give in to corporate and insurance tactics pressuring you to settle for less. Use auto accident lawsuit funding to ease your financial burden and give your attorney the time needed to obtain full value in your case.

Personal injury claims are among the most common lawsuits filed in the United States each year, encompassing far-reaching and often vastly different types of accidents and injuries. One of the commonalities is that most often these types of injuries are not only preventable, but they result in some form of medical attention.

An injured victim may file a claim when injuries are the result of someone else’s negligence. Following are some of the most common types of personal injury cases.

Auto accidents: If you have been involved in an auto accident at no fault of your own, you may have a personal injury claim. The accident could be due to the negligence of another driver, a manufacturer defect, or a defect in the road. Injuries sustained can lead to expensive medical bills, therapy, and/or long-term treatment and care.

Medical Malpractice: Negligence by medical practitioners can lead to serious injury and even death. Talking to an experienced attorney who specializes in medical malpractice cases can help determine your rights and seek fair compensation for your injuries or loss.

Workplace Injuries: Personal injuries sustained at work can vary widely - slip and falls, equipment failure, improper training, poor quality control procedures, or inadequate policies and procedures. Injuries can range from mild to severe, and in some cases, death.

Assault: In addition to criminal charges filed in an assault case, it is possible to file a personal injury claim. Again, it is important to talk to an experienced attorney.

Product Liability: Thousands of injuries occur every year as a result of a defective product or equipment. Product liability lawsuits provide victims with compensation for death or injuries sustained. A lawsuit is a means to make products safer.

No matter the type of personal injury claim, it is always important to speak with a qualified personal injury lawyer for guidance. These lawsuits can be complicated and take years to resolve. Time is your enemy if you have mounting medical bills, funeral expenses, and loss of wages.

Lawsuit Financial can assist with legal financial assistance throughout the litigation process. 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, funeral expenses, or ordinary living expenses. Our lawsuit cash advances help a plaintiff even the odds; the money provides legal staying power to fight powerful corporations and insurance companies and achieve the best possible result without worrying about your bills. 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.

Insurance companies are very wealthy and have the financial resources to litigate a case to the very end. They will oftentimes intentionally deny, delay, and defend cases from settling in hopes the plaintiff will settle for less than fair compensation because of financial constraints. And, in today’s economy, it’s no secret that many people are strapped for cash. Because they need money right now, they are willing to forego a potentially larger settlement in order to have immediate cash.

If you are unfortunate enough to be the victim of someone else's negligence, paying the bills may be even tougher, especially with the holidays approaching. For plaintiffs in the midst of litigation, lawsuit funding can be a welcomed savior.

Lawsuit Financial, a pro-justice litigation funding company, is a leader in the lawsuit funding industry. We believe being forced to settle for less compensation because you are in a financial bind is not seeking justice and could result in losing thousands or even millions of dollars of fair compensation.

Lawsuit funding can dramatically change the outcome of a plaintiff’s settlement because litigation funding levels the playing field. The plaintiff is more financially stable to allow his/her attorney time to negotiate fair compensation. Lawsuit funding is a non-recourse “lawsuit loan” meaning the plaintiff only repays the cash advance if, and when, he/she wins their case. If you lose your lawsuit case, you owe nothing to the lawsuit funding company that provided you the cash advance. Therefore, lawsuit funding can be a great risk free option for plaintiffs who can’t afford to hold out long enough for a fair settlement offer. There are no upfront fees or monthly payments with Lawsuit Financial and we offer a quick turnaround time; 24 – 48 hours.

If you are not in the financial position to wait years before compensation is paid, but are worried how to survive this holiday season, lawsuit funding could be a viable option and it can make a difference in your financial staying power. So, don’t let the holidays add more stress to you already difficult times. Call or visit us online for a free, no-obligation consultation. Lawsuit Financial is here to assist you this holiday season.

A slip and fall accident doesn't always sound as dangerous and problematic as the injuries that come with them. In many cases, the fall results in some very serious injuries that will need medical attention.

Some of the types of physical damage that someone may incur during a slip and fall accident include injuries to the spine, broken bones, bruising and soft tissue damage, internal injuries, and even post traumatic stress. While these types of injuries may be different, they all have one thing in common; they require medical attention.

What Causes Slip and Fall Injuries?

There are an unlimited number of ways someone could be injured from a slip and fall accident. In some instances, the negligence may be on the part of the person who fell, but that's not always the case.

One of the most common causes of slip and fall accidents is a failure of the owner to properly maintain the premise. Whether a private home, office complex, or retail establishment, the owner needs provide safe conditions for anyone who enters the premise. Failure to do so may cause unsafe conditions that can lead to serious falls and other injuries.

Slip and fall accidents can also be the result of a poorly constructed building. If there is a construction or design flaw in the building, often times they are not apparent until someone has an accident.

Improper lighting can also lead to a slip and fall accident. Property owners may be liable if poor lighting causes someone to slip and fall on their property.

Wet surfaces, broken areas in pavement and on sidewalks, and frayed or improperly installed carpet can cause a slip and fall accident as well.

If you've suffered from a slip and fall accident and believe it is due to someone else’s negligence, you may be able to file a slip and fall lawsuit for damages. It is important to speak to an attorney who can evaluate your case and discuss your options.

Proving negligence in a slip and fall accident is, sometimes, more difficult than it might otherwise seem. Unfortunately, business owners and their insurance companies work every angle to avoid paying and "buy" as much time as possible; a lawsuit is almost always required and then the insurance company will delay again. Before becoming discouraged about your financial situation, call Lawsuit Financial to learn about our litigation funding services and how we might help you.

Lawsuit funding is a service that provides some financial relief to plaintiffs faced with financial difficulties. Assistance comes in the form of a lawsuit cash advance, money that is advanced in anticipation of a potential settlement or verdict. It should be used carefully, for serious needs, like mortgage or rent payments, car payments or medical expenses. A “lawsuit loan” would help pay medical expenses right away and take care of other important bills like the mortgage and other financial commitments.

Legal funding is provided based on the merits of your case, through information provided by your attorney. Whether you have good or bad credit, whether or not you have a job, whether you own a home or not, none of this matters. All that Lawsuit Financial cares about is whether you have a pending lawsuit being handled by a competent lawyer. If you win the case, you will pay us our principal and profit; if you lose your case, our money is free; keep it with our compliments.

Applying for litigation funding is quick and easy and can be done online or on the phone. Legal finance, if approved, will arrive within 24-48 hours. Lawsuit funding would allow the plaintiff to wait for justice and not take too little compensation too soon in the legal process. Call or visit us online to discuss litigation funding for your slip and fall case or any other type of personal injury case.

A three-vehicle auto accident in October 2010 that killed two has led to three lawsuits. A twenty-seven year old man driving a Chevy pick-up truck crossed the center line and sideswiped a Ford pick-up truck before hitting a Honda Civic head-on. The driver of the Honda and the front seat passenger died at the scene; two backseat passengers suffered serious injuries. Blood tests showed the driver of the Chevy pick-up had Xanax and alcohol in his system; he pleading guilty and was sentenced to 25 years in prison.

The lawsuits filed against Bollinger Shipyards, the driver of the Ford pick-up, and the family of the drugged driver, are asking for unspecified monetary damages. The facts in the lawsuit are:

• Earlier in the day the driver of the Chevy truck was with a friend who was arrested on DWI charges.
• He was returning from posting bond for his friend when the fatal accident occurred, he was returning from posting bond for that friend.

One lawsuit alleges that both men had been given beer by their supervisor for working overnight. The lawsuit said this is “a known and customary practice at Bollinger.” Another suit states that the negligent driver’s family allowed him to get behind the wheel knowing he was impaired. The suit against the driver of the Ford pick-up truck alleges that the he “did not take proper evasive action to avoid a collision between his vehicle and the vehicle driven by the DUI driver despite having ample time, opportunity, and warning of the upcoming dangerous situation.”

Unfortunately, the families who lost a loved one and those victims who were seriously injured may never recover full compensation; the driver of the Chevy pick-up truck was driving on a suspended license and had no insurance. The family’s only attempt at collecting from him will be from future earnings. Is Bollinger responsible for its employees? They may have provided beer, but did are they responsible if employees drink and then get behind the wheel? What about the driver of the Ford pick-up?

There are many unanswered questions in this fatal auto accident. It may take years to reach a resolution. In the meantime, the victims may be suffering from financial distress. This is not uncommon since insurance companies do everything in their power to delay resolving the case and paying settlements, verdicts or judgments. 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.

If you or a loved one has been a victim of an auto accident caused by a negligent driver or your loved one was killed by a drunk driver, consult a personal injury attorney who is knowledgeable and experienced in auto accidents. An experienced attorney will review your situation and determine the best way for you to obtain compensation for the damages you suffered. If you have mounting medical bills and expenses and feel the need to reach a quick settlement, stop!

Lawsuit Financial is your auto accident lawsuit funding specialist. We provide lawsuit funding to help cover medical expenses, household bills, lost income, and funeral expenses. Do not give in to corporate and insurance tactics pressuring you to settle for less. Use auto accident lawsuit funding to ease your financial burden and give your attorney the time needed to obtain full value in your case.

Halloween has come and gone; much of the candy probably has too, but for one family the memories will last forever. Thirteen-year-old Jayden was trick-or treating with his stepbrother when he was struck by a vehicle driven by an elderly woman. According to police, it appears that the woman just didn’t see the teen; negligence such as distracted driving did not seem to be a factor.

The boy suffered several fractures in his skull, and has bleeding on the brain. He also suffered a fractured pelvis and broke his leg in two places. Jayden recently slipped into a coma and doctors say they have done all they can for him. Hospital bills are mounting at $10,000 per day. The family has a fund set up at America First Credit Union for anyone who wants to donate and help the family pay the mounting medical bills.

It is uncertain whether charges will be filed against the driver or if a lawsuit will be pursued. What is certain is the emotional rollercoaster for this family. The family is already faced with mounting medical bills. If the child survives, he will undoubtedly face a long road to recovery including on-going medical care; he may even need round-the-clock care. If he does not come out of the coma and dies, the family will be faced with funeral expenses and the additional pain and suffering as a result of their loss.

If a lawsuit is pursued, the family can include medical expenses, loss of income due to caring for the childe, funeral expenses, pain and suffering, and loss of companionship. Only an experienced attorney can tell whether the family has a right to compensation. If an attorney takes this case and files a lawsuit, lawsuit funding may be available to assist the family through the difficult financial times.

Lawsuit Financial provides legal finance assistance 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. Don't settle your valuable case too early for too little due to financial difficulties. Apply for legal funding instead.

The parent company of Brightmoor Nursing Center in North Carolina is being sued for the wrongful death of a patient of nine years. The administrator for the estate of the 73-year-old man claims in the suit that Brightmoor employees were negligent in the death of her uncle in 2009. She alleges that the man died two days after he was dropped in the shower by a certified nursing assistant. The defendant denies the allegations.

The man was taken to an area hospital with a hip fracture at which time the hospital staff discovered he had a massive urinary tract infection not identified at the nursing home.

The man suffered from mental retardation and was wheelchair bound; he was assessed as being a fall risk when he was first entered the nursing home in 2000. His bed was to be set on the lowest level at all times, a shower chair was to be used and a gait belt for moving him. The suit alleges that not all necessary precautions were in place at the time of the man’s death and there was not adequate staffing or employee training.

When placing a loved one in the care of a nursing home, it is expected that the resident will receive quality care. Unfortunately, negligence and abuse in this setting are all too common. Nursing home neglect and abuse can be physical, mental, or emotional. Often, the abuse or neglect continues undetected because not all elderly or infirm persons are able to easily communicate. Also, some have medical conditions that make them especially vulnerable to slip and falls accidents, broken bones, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, hip fractures, and other injuries.

If you believe that a loved one may be the victim of nursing home neglect or abuse, you may be entitled to compensation. Choosing the right attorney is a vitally important decision. If you do not know an attorney who specializes in nursing home abuse, Lawsuit Financial has excellent legal referral sources all over the country and our professional staff will locate you a top-notch legal specialist, in your city or state, within 24-48 hours. This is a free service for injury victims and their family members.

Lawsuit Financial will also devise a legal finance plan to assist victims and family members through the difficult financial issues facing them. Victims do not want to conduct settlement negotiations when they are struggling, financially. If they do, they will, almost always, accept an offer that is less than full case value. Strategic lawsuit funding can often be the difference between a mediocre settlement and a large, injury appropriate, settlement. Leverage Lawsuit Financial’s money to hold out for full case value. Visit us online, or call toll free 1-877-377-SUIT (7848) to discuss your financial needs.

A $3.8 million lawsuit has been filed against a Virginia assisted living facility for negligence in a man's death two years ago. The lawsuit alleges that the defendant condoned inadequate staffing levels to increase profits.

The victim was admitted into the Willows facility in June 2008 after suffering from a fall. While at the facility, family members said he showed signs of deterioration in his ability to care for himself. The lawsuit states that despite changes in his condition, the medical staff failed to reassess his medical needs and failed to communicate with the patient’s family and physician. The suit alleges that he fell numerous times and his diet was not properly monitored while under the facility’s care. Eleven days before his death, the patient was transported to the hospital where doctors diagnosed him with an acute respiratory infection, a urinary tract infection and a pressure ulcer on his right, lateral heel. The lawsuit contends that he was “completely debilitated and bedridden, had numerous bruises, skin tears, chipped teeth, and extremely dirty teeth and gums.” Although the patient suffered from dementia, insulin-dependent Diabetes Mellitus, osteoporosis, and high blood pressure, among other conditions, the suit states that the defendant could have prevented most of the injuries sustained if the facility had adequately staffed and trained employees.

When we place a loved one in a nursing home or assisted living facility, we expect them to be cared for and protected. Alzheimer’s and dementia patients require extra care because they tend to wander, become disoriented, and lost. When we hear stories like this, it makes us all wonder about the safety of our aging loved ones.

I understand that taking care of elderly people can be a very tough job. I understand that not many of us can do what these workers do for a living. Although the vast majority of senior health care workers are dedicated care givers, incidents of abuse in nursing homes and assisted living facilities continue to occur. When neglect or abuse occurs, it can lead to more serious forms of illnesses, diseases and medical conditions. Bed sores are a typical example of conditions that are relatively easy to prevent but far too common in many assisted living facilities.

Agencies like Citizens for Better Care, and others, have been created to combat this type of neglect by reporting about and punishing those caregivers and nursing homes that operate below acceptable standards. The best deterrent, however, remains the ability to pursue litigation against a negligent caregiver or nursing center.

Anytime someone loses a loved one, it is devastating both emotionally and mentally. It may be shattering financially, as well. The financial and emotional roller coaster of a lawsuit is equally as painful as the loss. If you or a loved one suffered physical or emotional injuries because an assisted living facility or nursing home was negligent or failed to fulfill its care obligations to you and your family, you may have grounds for a nursing home negligence case.

If you are seeking lawsuit funding for a nursing home abuse or negligence case, begin by completing a lawsuit funding application. Lawsuit Financial provides non-recourse funding to help financially strapped plaintiffs during their pending lawsuit. We offer a quick and easy approval process - less than 48 hours. There are no upfront fees, monthly payments, credit checks or employment verifications. Because it is a non-recourse cash advance, if you lose your case you owe nothing. It really is a risk-free option for plaintiffs.

A secretary in the body shop of the Ganley Lincoln auto dealership may have helped police locate the hit-and-run driver of a 13-year-old Olmsted Falls, Ohio boy. The teen was walking down the road at approximately 7 p.m. on October 17 when he was struck. He was flown to an area medical center where he died the next day, his birthday.

The day after the accident, an elderly woman brought her vehicle to Ganley for body work. The secretary said she became suspicious when the woman wanted to pay for the repairs herself, did not want to involve her insurance company, and requested the repairs be done immediately. The 79-year-old owner of the vehicle said she discovered the damage to her car when she woke up, but did not want to involve the police. Employees at Ganley said the damages were similar to those when someone hits a deer. Recalling a hit-and-run accident the day before, the secretary looked at the woman's vehicle more closely and noticed hair and blood on the windshield; her manager called the police.

Evidence from the accident scene matches the vehicle in question although tests on blood and hair samples need to be completed. Once these tests are completed, the woman may be arrested and questioned. Was she driving the vehicle? Was she distracted? There are many unanswered questions that may take a long time to resolve.

In cases like this, lawsuits are, typically, the way to compensate the victim and punish the perpetrator. Most likely, the parents of the innocent teen, in the wrong place at the wrong time, will contact a personal injury attorney to discuss their rights.

It could take years for a lawsuit to reach a settlement. While coping with their grief, the family may be burdened by the expenses associated with their son’s death. There is immediate financial assistance available to families that find themselves in this type of situation. The boy’s parents may wish to investigate the possibility of obtaining a lawsuit cash advance from an experienced provider of lawsuit funding services. While waiting for their attorney to obtain justice for their son, litigation funding would allow them to pay medical bills, funeral expenses, and other important expenses. Legal finance services can be a life preserver in desperate financial times; and legal funding is easy to apply for either online or by phone.

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. Lawsuit Funding can and often does ease your financial burden, giving your attorney the time needed to obtain full value in your case. Use auto accident lawsuit funding to ease your financial burden and give your attorney the time needed to obtain full value in your case. A lawsuit cash advance is available by phone or online, and is contingent on the outcome of your case. Repayment is excused if you lose. The only collateral needed is a pending lawsuit. Approvals take 24 - 48 hours.

A 57-year-old plaintiff was treated in the emergency room and discharged without specific treatment for myocardial infarction resulting in permanent myocardial damage. He also suffered from kidney failure and other complications, eventually resulting in death.

The family filed a medical malpractice lawsuit claiming that two EKG’s were misread and critical blood tests showing elevated cardiac enzyme levels and troponin levels were not communicated to the doctor before the patient was discharged. The case settled for 3.6 million dollars.

The number of patients seriously injured or who die from medical mistakes remains staggeringly high. When someone’s death is caused by an undiagnosed heart attack, the surviving family members are often left wondering what could have been done. In most cases involving missed heart attacks, further actions could have been taken to save the patient, which is why the majority of undiagnosed heart attack cases stem from errors in diagnosis.

Pursuing justice for medical malpractice victims is not just about the compensation; what happened is not just about the money. Lawsuits help promote safer and better health care. Medical malpractice litigation can, and does, keep patient safety in the spotlight. Holding the medical profession accountable creates a better health care system. If you or a loved one is living with the consequences of a doctor error or misdiagnosis, it is important to contact an experienced attorney who can protect your rights and get you the compensation you deserve.

I don’t know the financial situation of this family, but they may have been eligible for lawsuit funding; a lawsuit cash advance to help pay medical expenses, funeral expenses, and other bills due to loss of income. Lawsuit funding is a viable option for those involved in pending litigation and in need of immediate funds. While no amount of money can replace what you've lost because of a misdiagnosis, failure to diagnosis or other type of medical malpractice, Lawsuit Financial can help with your financial obligations while your suit is pending.

Some victims and/or their families are too often left with mounting bills and few options. Lawsuit Financial was created to help plaintiffs in their financial time of need. Simply put, our litigation funding program allows a plaintiff to remain in a case longer in order to pursue a larger settlement. We put you in a position to negotiate the settlement you deserve. We guarantee a case recovery equal to the amount of money we advance. If you lose your personal injury case, you owe us nothing! We are one of the few legal finance companies with the expertise (33 years combined legal and litigation funding experience) to provide medical malpractice lawsuit funding.

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Firefighters were dispatched to an abandoned building on Dec. 22, 2010. While several men were sent inside to search for occupants and extinguish the blaze, others worked outside cutting holes in the roof to ventilate the building. The roof suddenly collapsed, killing two men inside and injuring 19 others. The cause of death was listed as “compressional asphyxia from a roof collapse.”

Children of one of the firefighters filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the building owners. The plaintiffs argued that their father’s death could have been prevented had the building been up to code. Records indicated that the owners were previously cited with 14 separate violations, but the building was never repaired and it became a haven for homeless people seeking shelter.

The lawsuit follows an investigation report citing that poor communications, an insufficient number of radios and the lack of a system to alert the Fire Department of hazardous buildings put the firefighters at risk. Only 5 of the 13 firefighters inside the building when the roof collapsed had radios, and none of them provided supervisors outside with a description of the internal conditions. The report also stated that supervisors outside the building were unaware what was occurring inside as flames crawled up the wooden beams to the ceiling. Were the firefighters too busy searching for occupants and extinguishing the blaze that they forgot to communicate with the crew outside? If these procedures had been in place that December day would these fatalities have been avoidable? What about the fact that the city's Department of Buildings lacks procedures to provide firefighters the necessary information about dangerous buildings?

Despite the report, the plaintiffs believe the Fire Department did their job properly and negligence rests solely with the building owners, although they feel the Building Department could have done more to ensure the building was up to code, torn down, or at minimum posted signs as to the dangerous building.

Premises liability is an issue for the owners of the building. If there were violations of fire code regulations, or a failure of the Fire Department to have adequate procedures in place, this would be negligence.

Cases like this tend to take a long time from lawsuit commencement to lawsuit resolution; litigants/family members, struggling to make ends meet after losing a family member and having to deal with funeral and burial or medical assistance expenses rendered at the time of the fire, may wish to consider applying for lawsuit funding. This is a service that provides a lawsuit cash advance to people involved in pending lawsuits. The main purpose of this legal finance service is to prevent cash strapped litigants from having to settle their valuable cases too soon, for too little, because the need lawsuit cash now. Legal funding may make a substantial difference in the bottom line of your case. The call or online visit is free; the advice is priceless.

A second lawsuit has been filed against a 19-year-old who caused a fatal auto accident while driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs in May 2010. The driver and four passengers had been at a post-prom party shortly before the accident. The accident occurred when two wheels went onto the median, causing the truck to fishtail, strike four trees, and flip over. All five teens, ranging in age from 15 to 19 years old were ejected from the truck.
The driver suffered a broken vertebra in his neck; two passengers were seriously injured and one was left in a coma for a month before he died from injuries without regaining consciousness.

The driver was allegedly drunk and driving recklessly at speeds approaching 100 mph. The passengers claim they were afraid and asked the driver to take them back to the party rather than driving them home. According to reports, he was driving on a suspended license.
Investigators said that toxicology reports showed driver had a blood-alcohol level of .15 and had a trace of marijuana in his system. A whiskey bottle and a pill bottle containing a stimulant used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder were found in the truck.

The first lawsuit was filed by the family of one of the injured teens claiming driver negligence and recklessness. The second suit was recently filed by the father of the deceased teen. In the lawsuit, the plaintiff contends that the driver was driving at a high rate of speed while drunk and high. The plaintiff also plans to file a suit against anyone who provided the alcohol and drugs to the negligent driver.

When a driver impaired by drugs or alcohol makes the decision to get behind the wheel, he puts himself and others at risk. The power and sheer force of a speeding vehicle is a dangerous weapon that could forever change your life as well as the lives of your passengers and other motorists. Drivers between the ages of 16 and 20 are typically the least experienced drivers on the road, and when alcohol or drugs are added to their inexperience, the results can be even more deadly.

In cases like this, lawsuits are, typically, the way to compensate the victims and punish the perpetrator. Both families are may be struggling emotionally and physically. They may also be faced with substantial present and future financial obligations – funeral expenses, significant medical bills, and possibly therapy depending on the extent and duration of injuries. Since cases like this have a tendency to take a long time to resolve, additional expenses as well as the disruption of work life can take a substantial financial toll on a family. Therefore, the families may wish to investigate the possibility of obtaining lawsuit cash advance (sometimes known as a “lawsuit loan”) from an experienced litigation funding company.

Legal finance services can be a life preserver in desperate financial time. While waiting to obtain justice, litigation funding would allow them to pay medical bills and other important expenses. The application process is quick and easy. If approved, cash can often be available within 24 - 48 hours. That is one of the reasons why it's called "fast cash". If you or someone you love has been seriously injured in an automobile accident caused by a drunk driver, Lawsuit Financial may be able to provide assistance. Call us at 1-877-377-SUIT (7848) or visit us online for a free, no-obligation consultation.

In December 2010, an elderly woman was fatally wounded when she was struck by a vehicle as she crossed the street. Her husband filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the driver of the Silverado that hit the woman claiming negligence and carelessly driving, and against the City of Atwater alleging that dangerous factors contributed to the accident including obscured vision for drivers, unsafe roadway design, inappropriate speed limits and traffic signal timers that did not allow pedestrians enough time to cross the street. The suit seeks compensation for economic damages, as well as non-economic damages including loss of love, companionship, comfort, care, and moral support.

In August, city officials stated that the traffic signal timer has been improved to allow safe crossing for pedestrians. No further information was provided and the lawsuit is still pending.
Intersections can be very dangerous with vehicles turning, drivers changing lanes, pedestrians crossing and stopping at stoplights. Each factor increases the risk driver negligence and a subsequent auto accident. Liability can be difficult to determine; every case is unique, but most intersection accidents are due to human errors such as inattentive driving, drunk driving, reckless behavior, texting and other driver negligence. In these cases liability falls onto the driver who caused the accident. Additionally, many roads are in need of repair and or improvements need to be made to ensure the safety or motorists and pedestrians. Although the city is responsible for making the roads safer, it can not control negligent driving. The plaintiff’s attorney said it is still too early to know when the case could go to trial; he is still collecting evidence.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed in an auto accident due to the negligence of someone else, it is important that you seek legal advice from an auto accident attorney. It is sometimes difficult to make ends meet when situations like this occur. All too often, plaintiffs will look to settle their case too soon and for too little because they are financially strapped. Lawsuit Financial can give plaintiffs the money they need immediately; this immediate legal funding source allows them to take care of their financial obligations while giving their attorney the time needed to seek appropriate justice. The call to 1-877-377-SUIT (7848) is free; the advice is priceless.

A widow was awarded more than $6.7 million in a medical malpractice lawsuit against Eastern Maine Medical Center and Dr. Lawrence Nelson, a Bangor, Maine surgeon. The lawsuit was filed in August of 2009; it was a nearly two year battle for justice. The award appears to be one of the largest ever awarded by a Maine jury in a medical malpractice case.

Her husband was in an ATV rollover accident on May 6, 2005. He suffered several broken ribs, among other injuries; there was indication of internal bleeding from CT scans ordered by the emergency department physician. The lawsuit alleged that doctors failed to follow up on the indications of internal bleeding. The extent of bleeding over the 36 hours after admission to the Medical Center caused one of the patient’s lungs to collapse. The lack of oxygen precipitated a massive heart attack ultimately causing his death two days later on his 44th birthday. The suit stated that the man’s death may have been prevented if a chest tube for drainage of fluid was put in place.

After a six-day trial, a jury found in favor of the plaintiff and awarded a total of $6,711,000 in damages:
1. $11,000 for funeral and burial expenses
2. $1 million for the victim’s conscious suffering before his death
3. $1.2 million in loss of economic support
4. $4.5 million for loss of companionship and emotional distress

A decision on whether to appeal the case has not been made.

Are you a victim of medical malpractice? A medical malpractice or medical negligence claim is one filed by someone who feels they have been a victim of a medical error or mistake or by a member of the victim’s family who has died or been injured as a result of what is considered a medical error.

The first step is to consult an experienced medical malpractice attorney to determine if you have a valid claim. Once you file a claim it can take a long time for the case to reach a settlement. For many plaintiffs this can be a difficult time not only physically and emotionally, but financially as well depending on the type of injury sustained, the ability to work or not, and mounting medical expenses and other bills. The good news is that there is financial help available. It is called litigation funding, sometimes known as a “lawsuit loan.”

Litigation funding is designed to provide a cash advance to plaintiffs who are waiting for their case to settle. It can be the financial lifeline for a plaintiff throughout a long litigation process. While some call it a “lawsuit loan,” it is not like a typical bank loan. The cash advance is provided based on the strength of your case and does not require credit checks or employment history for approval. Additionally, there are no monthly payments and the cash advance is not paid back until your win your case. And, if you lose, you pay nothing back.

A lawsuit cash advance with Lawsuit Financial is quick and easy. Simply fill out an online application or call our office toll-free. Out investors will review your case and determine the likelihood of a favorable settlement. If your case is approved, Lawsuit Financial will wire the funds to your account for immediate use to be use. Although the lawsuit cash advance is usually to pay for immediate living expenses and medical expenses, it can be used as you wish until your case settles. Lawsuit funding is not for everyone, but it can be a very powerful tool to help a plaintiff fight for fair compensation.

Thousands of innocent victims are injured or die due to the negligence of someone else. These unfortunate events can result from an auto accident, medical malpractice, slip and fall, or product liability.

Many plaintiffs who have been severely injured due to no fault of their own, can be financially devastated and unable to work for weeks, months, even years; they will lack significant income during their recovery period. Sadly, these victims normally lack the credit history and/or employment history to qualify for a traditional loan. Even if they could, conventional loans need monthly payments which can be a further burden to their situation.

With litigation funding, there are no upfront fees or monthly payments. Litigation funding is a feasible financial lifeline for many plaintiffs; it enables plaintiffs to pursue justice without putting their life on hold by sacrificing other essential financial responsibilities. Instead of worrying about finances, a plaintiff can focus on recovering from injuries while awaiting a trial verdict or settlement.

Sometimes called a “lawsuit loan,” litigation funding is a non-recourse cash advance based on the potential value of a pending lawsuit; it bridges the gap from the accident date to the settlement date. Unlike a traditional loan, litigation funding is not a loan in the true sense; it is a pre-settlement cash advance, as it is contingent upon the outcome of the case. The funding provider buys a piece of the future settlement proceeds of the lawsuit, contingent upon the future outcome of the case. Essentially, a plaintiff obtains money right now in exchange for a certain amount of any settlement or judgment received from the litigation.

A plaintiff can get access to the funds needed before receiving a settlement. Because a wealthy defense litigant – big business and insurance companies – can outspend the average citizen, lawsuit funding may be the only way to level the playing field. The only requirements when seeking lawsuit funding is to have an ongoing case and retain an attorney. Lawsuit funding helps achieve a larger settlement. Why? Because when a plaintiff is strapped for cash, he/she has a tendency to settle for less than the case value; accepting a low-ball offer from the insurance company. Lawsuit funding is the money needed now so a plaintiff can wait for the legal system to do its job. Lawsuit funding is not for everyone, but for many innocent victims it is the only hope to stay financially afloat while maintaining a fight for fair compensation.

If you have a legal claim, and an attorney representing you, you can apply for a lawsuit cash advance with Lawsuit Financial. Call us toll free, at 1-877-377-SUIT or visit us online for a free, no obligation. We will evaluate your case, and if approved, funding can be available within 24 – 48 hours.

A woman in a Kia Optima was entering the intersection when a driver in a pick-up truck ran a red light slamming into her broadside. Initially, the driver of the truck admitted guilt, but after talking with his insurance company he changed his story. When her own insurance company tried to settle with a low-ball offer, the woman sought legal counsel. She sustained serious injuries with medical bills surpassing $7,500 and was unable to work for six months. The bills were piling up and her attorney told her it would take some time to prove liability. Even when she returned to work, there was not enough income to pay all her bills.

In another case, a woman lost her husband; her 3 young children their father as a result of medical negligence. Her husband died after a routine angioplasty procedure. The cardiologist made three attempts to perform an angioplasty, but was unsuccessful. When the patient began complaining of chest pains, the doctor discovered a perforation in the left anterior descending coronary artery. The patient's vital signs collapsed rapidly; resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful. A lawsuit alleged the stent used for the procedure was too large and the doctor was inexperienced. The man was the sole supporter for the family and his death was completely unexpected. The insurance company offered the family $250,000. The family asked their attorney to accept the offer because they were strapped for cash; remember the man was their sole means of financial support.

These two cases are perfect examples how personal injuries and wrongful deaths can seriously disrupt your life or the lives of loved one. They are also cases where lawsuit funding can help.

A lawsuit cash advance is a lifeline to help financially strapped plaintiffs pay medical expenses, funeral expenses, mortgage, and other important bills. Unfortunately, creditors don’t care that you are disabled. They don’t care that you can't work. They only want their bill paid.

Legal Finance services, like those offered by Lawsuit Financial Corporation, provide personal injury victims with the money they need to pay regular monthly bills, medical expenses, funeral expenses, car payments, rent, groceries and other ordinary and necessary bills. There are no monthly payments to make; we are not a bank. There are no credit checks; your credit history does not matter and you don’t need to prove employment. Funding is based solely on the strength of the case and you only pay back the money if, and when the lawsuit is won and settled. This is because lawsuit settlement funding is non-recourse funding, meaning, if the case is lost, you pay absolutely nothing back.

Another advantage of lawsuit funding is that you do not have to accept a less than fair settlement from the insurance company. Our goal is to relieve your financial concerns, prevent you from settling your valuable case for less than it is worth, and continue to provide you with needed assistance throughout the long legal process. We want you to focus on your lawsuit; we want you to obtain full compensation for your injuries, no matter how long it takes.

If you suffered serious injuries or lost a loved one due to an auto accident, wrongful death, slip and fall, or defective product, you will most likely face a long road physically, emotionally, and financially. Don’t be tempted to accept a lower than acceptable offer due to the fact that you are in dire need of money. Get the financial help you need; call Lawsuit Financial.

Truck accidents almost always involve big trucks against smaller passenger vehicles and almost always have serious, sometimes tragic, consequences. Commercial truck drivers who are inadequately trained in driving techniques, safety concerns, and defensive driving can be just as dangerous. It is equally dangerous to impose unrealistic schedules and expectations that encourage drivers to hurry, despite the safety risks involved.

On January 23, 2009, a truck driver slammed into an Infiniti, killing the driver. A front seat passenger in the Infiniti suffered a crushed pelvis, ribs, and vertebrae; his lung was punctured, and vision in one eye is still impaired. The truck driver pleaded guilty of vehicular homicide and the truck’s owner pleaded guilty of ordering the truck driver to drive cross country knowing the brakes were defective. Reports showed that owner repeatedly put off having the truck’s failing brakes replaced after the vehicle had been stopped and cited for safety violations in several states. Additionally, an auto service owner admitted selling the truckers inspection stickers without examining the defective vehicle.

Last week, the truck driver pleaded guilty to 15 counts of falsifying his log books to conceal that he was driving in excess of the lawful number of allowable driving hours without the required rest period. On January 2009, the night before the fatal accident, the trucker claimed he was in a sleeper berth when he was actually on the road.

The innocent driver of the Infiniti has left behind a wife and three children. His widow said the negligence of the truck driver, trucking company owner, and auto service owner denied her husband the enjoyment of their three children’s rites of passage - birthdays, Confirmation, first prom, high school graduation, and search for a college. She stated in a packed courtroom, “No sentence you could bestow upon this person could be enough.”

Trucking accidents cause thousands of catastrophic and devastating injuries and deaths each year, resulting in lawsuits which can often take an extended time to settle.
A truck driver's lack of sleep plays an important role in these accidents, as over 30% of them are caused or contributed to by a sleep-deprived truck driver. Commercial truck drivers must certify the truthfulness and accuracy of their logbooks, which are inspected by the U.S. Department of Transportation. According to federal authorities, logbooks are examined to ensure drivers have not exceeded the 11-hour maximum allowable daily driving hours without the required 10 consecutive hours of rest or off-duty time.

If you or someone you love has been involved in a serious truck accident that is not your fault, and you have retained an attorney, Lawsuit Financial can help you and your family with truck accident lawsuit funding. You may qualify for a lawsuit cash advance and receive money in as little as 24 hours after your initial application. Do not resolve your case for less than full value because of pressing financial need; ease your financial burden and give your attorney the time needed to obtain full value on your case. If you have not retained an attorney, Lawsuit Financial’s exclusive national attorney referral service can refer you to a specialist in truck accidents in all 50 states. It is important that you consult with an experience truck accident attorney to discuss your legal rights and options regarding these serious cases.

An auto accident took the life of Rockford, IL last Friday when her vehicle was hit by a pick-up truck. The accident is still under investigation, but preliminary reports show that the drive of the pick-up failed to yield at a stop sign colliding with the woman’s Chevy Cavalier. The driver of the pick-up was treated for injuries and released; the Cavalier driver was pronounced dead at the hospital. Both drivers were wearing their safety belts, and airbags deployed in both vehicles, officials said.

Intersections can be very dangerous with vehicles turning, drivers changing lanes, pedestrians crossing and stopping at stoplights. Each factor increases the risk driver negligence and a subsequent auto accident. Liability can be difficult to determine; every case is unique, but most intersection accidents are due to human errors such as inattentive driving, drunk driving, reckless behavior, texting and other driver negligence. In these cases liability falls onto the driver who caused the accident.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, an auto accident attorney can guide you through the process of obtaining compensation. Faced with mounting medical bills, funeral expenses, lost wages, emotional trauma, car repairs, and pain and suffering? You do not have to face this burden alone.

Lawsuit Financial is dedicated to helping plaintiffs fight for fair compensation and justice by offering a non-recourse cash advance against your pending lawsuit. The purpose of pre-settlement funding is to allow the plaintiff to pay their bills as they wait for justice. Lawsuit funding can give you the financial support needed as you and your attorney seek the compensation you deserve. It is specifically designed to let the plaintiff take control of their case.

With lawsuit funding, 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.

A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Jefferson County and its former nursing home claiming staff failed to provide proper treatment and care that ultimately resulted in a patient's death from septic shock.

The victim’s daughters claim the nursing home staff failed to detect a severe abdominal infection that ruptured when their mother fell at the facility. The lawsuit contends the patient was not taken to a hospital for three days, even though signs of the infection were apparent and the woman was complaining of abdominal pain. She remained hospitalized until she died a month later.

Anytime someone loses a loved one, it is devastating both emotionally and mentally. It may be shattering financially, as well. The financial and emotional roller coaster of a lawsuit is equally as painful as the loss. If you or a loved one suffered physical or emotional injuries because a nursing home was negligent or failed to fulfill its care obligations to you and your family, you may have grounds for a nursing home negligence case.

If you are seeking lawsuit funding for a nursing home abuse or negligence case, begin by completing a lawsuit funding application. Lawsuit Financial provides non-recourse funding to help financially strapped plaintiffs during their pending lawsuit. We offer a quick and easy approval process - less than 48 hours. There are no upfront fees, monthly payments, credit checks or employment verifications. Because it is a non-recourse cash advance, if you lose your case you owe nothing. It really is a risk-free option for plaintiffs.

A chain reaction auto accident left several injured and one teen fighting for her life when the driver of a semi-tractor trailer failed to slow down as he approached traffic back-up. The truck fishtailed and slammed into an SUV sending the SUV into an embankment. Twelve vehicles were involved in the accident.

It is unclear what caused the driver of the semi-truck to fail to break in time to avoid the accident. Was it a mechanical error, driver distraction, or other driver negligence such as driving under the influence? Further investigations will take place, including examining the driver’s cell phone records, GPS system, and the truck’s black box.

The injured victims and the family of the deceased should contact a personal injury attorney to discuss their litigation options and rights in this case. The nature and extent of the injuries is critical in determining what kind of damages may be sought in court. For instance, a catastrophic injury such as a crushed spinal cord could mean the victim might never walk again. This typically results in a higher damage award than a broken leg with a defined healing period.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in an auto accident, consult an attorney to protect your legal rights. It is extremely frustrating to negotiate with an insurance company that will attempt to convince you to settle for less than what your case may actually be worth. An attorney will ensure you get fair and equitable compensation for your devastating injuries. If you need assistance locating a reputable attorney in your area, visit Lawsuit Financial online, highlight "plaintiffs" on the home page, and click on "Lawsuit Financial Attorney Referral Program". This is a free service to you.

What if you are injured or disabled? What if you continue to miss work or have lost your job? What if you have mounting medical bills, mortgage payments, household bills, or even worse - funeral expenses? The financial strain not only seriously impacts your life, but it also impacts your case. A financially desperate plaintiff is not in a favorable position regarding settlement negotiations; this person will often settle for too little, too soon. So, how do you survive - financially while you wait for a trial or a settlement?

You may want to consider applying for lawsuit funding. A strategically placed "lawsuit loan" may be just what you need while awaiting settlement or a jury verdict in a personal injury or wrongful death case. Applying for a lawsuit cash advance is easy, free and no credit checks are required. In most cases, the litigation funding is sent to eligible applicants within 24-48 hours. Do not resolve your case for less than full value because of pressing financial need; ease your financial burden and give your attorney the time needed to obtain full value on your case. Call Lawsuit Financial, the auto accident lawsuit funding specialist.

A woman is suing a former Chicago Bears running back claiming his dog attacked her, biting her in the right breast. The 28-year-old woman said she was visiting the football player in his home when the dog, without provocation, attacked and bit her on the right breast causing injury. The woman is seeking $30,000 in damages.

Some lawsuits may sound funny, but are very serious. Scarring from a dog bite is a constant reminder of the attack. The victim may suffer nightmares, anxiety and other symptoms of post-traumatic stress. A lawsuit may recover compensation for injuries, medical expenses, lost wages etc.

A personal injury lawsuit can take years to settle. Additionally, the insurance company will most often make a low-ball offer to settle. Lawsuit Financial reminds people in these types of situations that lawsuit funding can assist in providing necessary legal finance assistance for medical care and extraordinary expenses while you wait for your dog bite lawsuit to resolve. There are no credit checks; current employment is not required. Litigation funding may arrive in as little as 48 hours.

If you or a loved one has been injured by an animal attack and required medical attention, contact an experienced lawyer in your area to discuss your rights. Don’t have an attorney? Contact Lawsuit Financial; we offer complimentary attorney referrals in your area.

Since these cases take time to settle, a dog bite injury can weigh heavily on a victim both physically and financially. A “lawsuit loan” is a good option while waiting for your case to settle. If you are seeking lawsuit funding to help pay bills and medical expenses while awaiting settlement, begin by completed an online application with Lawsuit Financial. Since a lawsuit cash advance is on a non-recourse basis, there is no risk to you; the cash advance is only repaid if, and when you win your case. Call today or visit us online to learn more.

Four lives were taken last week when a medical copter took a nosedive into the ground. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation is focusing on the aircraft’s fuel level; federal aviation officials said the pilot indicated he wanted to stop for fuel at the Midwest National Air Center. Investigators also believe the pilot was low on altitude as well which caused him to nosedive rather than landing safely.

A preliminary report states that the pilot overestimated his fuel level before the aircraft crashed into a field. The pilot reported he had two hours of fuel in the tank when he took off. However after 28 minutes, he told flight dispatchers that he didn’t have as much fuel as he thought. He opted to stop at the Midwest National Air Center to refuel, but the helicopter crashed when it lost power. The NTSB’s final report may not be completed for about a year.

The husband of a patient killed in the accident has filed a wrongful death lawsuit claiming the operator took unnecessary risks by running with low fuel. The lawsuit contends that Air Methods failed to put enough fuel in the Eurocopter AS350 before transporting his wife from a hospital in Bethany, Mo., to Liberty Hospital.

Families like this one often turn to an experienced lawsuit funding company for the financial assistance they need to get through the long, legal process and to achieve true justice in their cases. Litigation funding is money given in advance of an expected settlement or jury verdict. A timely lawsuit cash advance would allow the plaintiff to pay all bills associated with his wife's death as well as regular bills and expenses that may accumulate as a result of the loss of her earnings. “Lawsuit loan'” companies, as some call us, look only to the value and quality of the lawsuit for collateral. Your personal financial condition does not matter.

A quick, free, phone call or website visit will get them started; a legal finance application can be completed by phone or online. Once an applicant is approved, your lawsuit cash advance is sent, by check or wire, within 24-48 hours. This is, truly, no-risk lawsuit funding.

Most plaintiffs involved in a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit struggle financially to make ends meet. Many have missed work or lost their job and can no longer meet their regular household expenses. On top of the already mounting bills may be medical and/or funeral expenses. Sustaining a lawsuit for years is almost out of the question because insurance companies and big corporations have deep-pockets to deny, delay, and defend. In order to level the playing field, a plaintiff needs to “buy” time.

Litigation funding helps plaintiffs get relief from financial pressure so he/she does not have to settle early. Here are answers to the most typical questions from plaintiffs regarding lawsuit funding.

Who is eligible for lawsuit funding?
If you are a plaintiff, involved in a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit resulting from an auto accident, medical malpractice, slip and fall, traumatic brain injury, workers compensation (not in all states), etc.; and if you are represented by an attorney, you may be eligible for a lawsuit cash advance on your pending settlement.

How will a lawsuit cash advance help my case?
Insurance companies and big businesses love to play the waiting game. Their goal is to deny, delay, and defend in hopes that the plaintiff will accept a less than fair settlement. If a plaintiff needs cash now to pay the mortgage, medical expenses, etc., he/she may consider the low-ball offer. Lawsuit Financials’ funding service is designed to make you more money. The idea is to assist the plaintiff with their expenses so the attorney and plaintiff can wait out the long process of settlement, and not be taken advantage of by the insurance companies unlimited stall tactics.

Do I need to be employed and have a good credit history?
No. Employment history and good credit is not a factor with Lawsuit Financial. Our pre-settlement funding is based solely on the merit of your case.

What are the up-front fees and monthly payments?
With Lawsuit Financial there are NO application fees, processing fees, or monthly payments. The only payment you make is if, and when, you settle your case. If you lose the case, you do not repay the advance. Do not use funding companies that require upfront fees and/or monthly payments.

Why not just get a bank loan?
Traditionally, banks and finance companies do not provide loans solely on the merits of a lawsuit; they deem it too risky. If you qualify for a bank loam, you must put up valuable assets. If you lose your case, you lose the assets. With Lawsuit Financial, the money is forgiven; you pay nothing back.

Is it a lawsuit “loan”?
No, litigation funding is not a “lawsuit loan”. It is a non-recourse cash advance on the future value of your case. Unlike a loan, if you lose your case you owe nothing, not even the cash advance. Lawsuit Financial takes all the risk.

How long will it take to receive funds?
The first step is to complete and submit an application online or via phone. If approved, the money can be provided within 24 – 48 hours.

How is the lawsuit cash advance paid back?
The lawsuit funding is repaid from the settlement of your case at the same time the proceeds of the claim are paid to you, the plaintiff.

Can I use the money for anything I want?
Yes, but it is recommended that the funds be used only to pay necessary expenses, such as medical bills, mortgage payments, car payments, education expenses, and other important bills that can’t wait.

How much money can I borrow?
There is no limit to a cash advance with Lawsuit Financial; it is based strictly on the circumstances of your case.

What if I need more money later?
Lawsuit Financial may be able to advance you more money, but approval is contingent on the strength of your case.

Will I have to sign a contract? What about my attorney?
Yes. If approved, you will need to sign an agreement; your attorney will need to acknowledge the agreement. This obligates you to repay the cash advance only if you win or settle your case.

Will the litigation finance company be an active participant in my case?
No, the funding company has no role in the pursuit of your case. Their only involvement is to review the case and determine its chances of success.

Lawsuit funding empowers plaintiffs; there is no reason to settle for less than case value. If you have questions that were not addressed or would like to apply for litigation funding, contact Lawsuit Financial online or by phone. Our experienced consultants will be happy to assist you.

Chicago police are concerned about the recent rise in hit-and-run accidents in Illinois over the last few months. Unfortunately, there are many factors contributing to the abundance of hit-and-runs, but the most prevalent are the number of unlicensed or illegal drivers and the fear of driving under the influence.

Recent statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show that more than 2,600 people die yearly in hit-and-run accidents. However hit-and-run accidents are not limited to multiple vehicles accidents. One out of every 5 pedestrians killed on the roads die from a hit-and-run, according to NHTSA.

Drivers involved in auto-pedestrian accidents are required, by law, in most states, to stay at the scene of the accident and render aid. In a recent Lake Zurich accident, the driver left the scene after hitting a pedestrian, leaving her for dead and her two friends injured. Police are still searching for a light-colored SUV they believe struck the three teens from behind as they were walking on the shoulder of the road. The auto-pedestrian accident occurred on July 22, 2011.

No legal action can ever bring back a loved one killed in an auto accident, but it is more devastating when justice is forestalled by a hit and run driver who evades police and refuses to take responsibility for his/her carelessness and negligence. A hit and run accident can be very complicated. Hit and run laws vary from state-to-state and so does insurance liability. While most insurance companies will pay for damaged caused by a hit and run accident, some may deny coverage if the accident resulted in a crime. It is imperative you contact an attorney to help preserve your legal rights. An experienced auto accident attorney will work with the investigative team to reconstruct the accident to find the person responsible and hold them accountable.

If you suffered an injury, or lost a loved one in a hit-and-run accident, you may be dealing with mounting medical bills, funeral expenses, and loss of wages. If the hit and run driver is not found, Lawsuit Financial hopes that the unfortunate victim was wise enough to secure uninsured motorist coverage from her own insurance company. This valuable and inexpensive coverage insures accident victims who are injured by uninsured or un-located hit and run drivers. Coverage limits should be purchased for the highest limits available (or, at least to the same limits to which you would insure yourself if you happen to be the negligent driver). Policyholders can also purchase underinsured motorist coverage to protect themselves if they are injured by someone who has minimal insurance. With this coverage, their own carrier picks up the difference between the value of an injury and the amount of the negligent party's insurance (up to the limits you purchase-again, it is our strong advice that you purchase as much as you can afford).

Whether or not the family of the deceased teen can pursue the negligent party, because he/she is found, or whether they pursue the case as an uninsured motorist case, lawsuit funding is a service they may want to consider. If the family qualifies, ordinary and/or extraordinary expenses can be made by a lawsuit funding company while awaiting a settlement or verdict in the case.

If you have recently filed a claim against the insurance company it could realistically take months, or even years, before a settlement is reached. Call Lawsuit Financial to learn how we may be able to help secure the money you need to pay bills while waiting for fair compensation.

Lawsuit Financial is a pro-justice litigation funding company providing strategic litigation funding to plaintiffs in personal injury lawsuits; strategic because injured or disabled plaintiffs do not pursue litigation on a level playing field. Insurance companies have all the money and power; plaintiffs have neither. While plaintiffs can retain attorneys on a contingency fee basis, injury and/or disability almost always causes economic hardship to victims and their families.

Strategic litigation funding comes into play when the insurance company presents a low offer during the litigation process. Due to financial constraints, a plaintiff may feel compelled to accept this unfair and unjust offer; acceptance that will cost plaintiffs significant recovery dollars and increase insurance company profits.

With Lawsuit Financial, plaintiffs have another option. We will fund many types of litigation including malpractice, personal injury, product liability, wrongful death, auto accident, employment, slip and fall, dog bites, among others. Lawsuit Financial understands the urgency for fast cash; we offer a 24 – 48 hour approval process. There are no application fees, no monthly payments, no credit checks, and no employment verification. We provide non-recourse “lawsuit loans” meaning you only repay the cash advance if, and when, you win your case.

Here are some of the most recent cases we have funded:
•Plaintiff approved for a $10,000 cash advance after a rear-end accident with another vehicle. Plaintiff suffered serious injuries and will undergo several surgeries and rehabilitation.
•Plaintiff approved for pre-settlement funding of $5,000. This is the third cash advanced the plaintiff has been approved for to cover medical expenses after a slip and fall accident.
•Plaintiff approved for $4,000 in an auto accident lawsuit that resulted in a broken leg and neck injuries. Cash advance needed to prevent foreclosure.
•Plaintiff filed medical malpractice lawsuit. Baby needs surgery immediately to avoid permanent disfigurement due to doctor’s negligence. Family approved for $32,000.
•Plaintiff contacted Lawsuit Financial after declining the first offer by the insurance company. Plaintiff received litigation funding in the amount of $6,000 to pay the mortgage and other expenses.

If you are have been injured due to the negligence of someone else, are represented by an attorney, and seeking lawsuit funding to help pay the mortgage, car payment, medical bills, and monthly household bills, call the firm with the most combined legal and lawsuit financing experience; call Lawsuit Financial. Since there is a substantial difference between the money and power of a plaintiff who is doing battle with a powerful and well-financed insurance company, we try to help the plaintiff stay the course and obtain the best litigation results possible. We help plaintiffs even the odds.

A Cedar City, Iowa auto accident involving ten occupants from two vehicles, a family of seven in an SUV and three occupants in a minivan, caused one fatality and injuries to four others. The accident occurred at an intersection when the driver of the minivan attempted to make a left turn in front of the SUV, striking the SUV broadside during the turn. Was the driver of the minivan distracted, trying to beat the light, or speeding? Hopefully, these questions will be answered after a complete investigation by the Cedar City Police Department.

In the meantime, the grief that follows the loss of a loved one can be overwhelming. Even before the grief has subsided, families often find themselves faced with financial hardship as they try to pay the cost of a funeral and try to adjust to life without a loved one. Those injured may be facing physical and financial hardships. Injuries may result in significant medical bills, physical therapy, disability or long-term care, and loss of income. It is imperative that the accident victims and their families contact an experienced auto accident attorney to learn whether they have a right to compensation.

Assuming the victims have a valid case, how do they survive financially through the litigation process when face with mounting medical bills, funeral expenses, lost wages, emotional trauma, car repairs, and pain and suffering?

You do not have to face this burden alone. Lawsuit Financial is dedicated to Lawsuit funding helps plaintiffs fight for fair compensation and justice by offering a non-recourse cash advance against your pending lawsuit. Lawsuit Financial will look at the merit of your case and the amount for which it is likely to settle. The purpose of pre-settlement funding is to allow the plaintiff to pay their bills as they wait for justice. Lawsuit funding can give you the financial support needed as you and your attorney seek the compensation you deserve. It is specifically designed to let the plaintiff take control of their case. With lawsuit funding, 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.

Lawsuit Financial has helped many families, through difficult times, following serious injuries or a tragic loss. We understand the difficulties you are facing; we are sensitive to your concerns. If you are seeking a lawsuit cash advance, call of visit us online to learn more or complete an application.

A 49-year-old Fargo man died after becoming pinned under a large metal bin while working at Butler Industries, a manufacturing and distributing company of agricultural equipment. He died in the hospital two days later from a traumatic brain injury.

The metal bin, similar to a commercial dumpster, was being loaded onto a truck when it slipped and landed on the man. An Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) investigation is underway, but may takes months to determine what caused this fatality. Whatever the determining cause – negligence, defective parts, etc., it will be imperative to put the proper measures in place so it does not happen again.

Whether or not this becomes a workers compensation case, a wrongful death case, or both, litigation is a foregone conclusion. An insurance company will represent the employer in a workers compensation lawsuit, or, if an alternate contractor was negligent, the contractor in a wrongful death lawsuit. This case may take months, if not years to resolve. Investigations must be conducted and the court dockets are crowded; it may easily take awhile for a case to wind its way through the legal process.

This unfortunate family has lost its principal means of support and may need some financial help to get through the long litigation process. They may want to consider a service known as lawsuit funding. Lawsuit funding, or lawsuit loan, as some call this valuable service, will assist the family with their ordinary bills and expenses as well as funeral and other accident related extraordinary expenses. The litigation funding company provides a lawsuit cash advance based on the merits of the lawsuit; your credit rating or job status does not matter. And, if you lose your case, the lawsuit cash advance is excused; you do not have to pay it back. This is called non-recourse lawsuit funding.

It is very easy to apply either by phone or online. If you qualify, you will have the money you need within 24-48 hours after approval. Please note that workers compensation lawsuit funding is not available in all states. The legal finance professionals can provide you with a list of those states where workers compensation lawsuit funding is available. Don't settle you case for pennies on the dollar before your case is ready. Give your attorney the time he/she needs to get you the right amount of compensation for your loss.

If you are like most people who filed a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit, you are wondering about your financial stability. Usually the first question that comes to mind is - how will I pay your monthly bills? Although there are many options – borrowing from a bank or friend - they may not be best suited for your case or needs.

Mark Bello, CEO and founder of Lawsuit Financial, recognized that although plaintiffs might have different financial needs during the litigation process, they all share the same urgency for immediate cash. Over the last several years there has been a huge spike in legal financing. This is because more people are becoming aware that the option exists; it’s also because in this economy many Americans already struggle financially to make ends meet especially with the high unemployment rate.

When a plaintiff doesn’t have the financial ability to pay their bills while waiting for a settlement, they may only have two choices – settle too soon for too little, or apply for litigation funding. Lawsuit Financial puts every effort into providing lawsuit funding during the litigation process, pre and post trial, to ensure that focus is on the pending case and not on financial responsibilities. With Lawsuit Financial, there is a silver lining in the dark cloud. We will fund many types of litigation including malpractice, personal injury, product liability, wrongful death, auto accident, employment, slip and fall, dog bites, among others.

Lawsuit funding is not a loan because the money does not have to be paid back unless the case is won or settled. There are no upfront fees, no monthly payments and no credit check. Can’t work because of your injuries? No problem! Pre-settlement funding is based strictly on the strength of your case. Best of all, a lawsuit cash advance carries no risk because the plaintiff owes nothing if they lose the case. If approved, funding is available within 24–48 hours. Applying for lawsuit funding is an easy, no hassle, no risk way to pay your bills timely in the event that your lawsuit is not.

If you are in need of lawsuit funding, consider Lawsuit Financial, the pro-justice leader. To begin the process, apply online today.

Two young children watched in horror as their mother who was sunbathing on a beach in Florida was run over by a Beach Patrol. The Wichita, KS woman was lying on her stomach in the sand when a 21 year-old part-time lifeguard driving a beach patrol made a right-hand U-turn and struck her in the head. The woman was rushed to the hospital where she remained for a week. She suffered hearing loss, facial fractures, broken ribs and other injuries. As an investigation into the accident continues, the woman, her husband, and two small children have returned home.

The woman's attorney recently filed a lawsuit seeking damages for negligence against the county. The suit alleges that the lifeguard was poorly trained and made a careless decision. The lawsuit also alleges that the County was aware that the beach patrol vehicles, F-150 pick-ups, have blind spots and failed to do anything about it.

Since 1995, there have been 49 Volusia beach-driving accidents in which a pedestrian or sunbathers were injured or killed. While not all were accidents with a county vehicle, county officials are discussing changes to vehicles used by the Beach Patrol, with plans to phase out many of the pickups for safer all-terrain-vehicles. They also plan to revamp beach safety protocol. The woman was the third beach-goer hit by a county vehicle since June 2010.

Even though this appears to be a strong case for the plaintiff, it can take a year or more to settle. Claims require a significant investment in time, effort, and resources. It can be difficult to stay the course if faced with financial worries. Her medical bills are expected to exceed $100,000. With a lawsuit cash advance, she would able to pay some of her medical bills and other expenses until the case settles.

Lawsuit financing enables people to pursue justice without having to put their life on hold by sacrificing other essential financial responsibilities. Instead of worrying about finances, they can focus on recovering from their injuries though they await a trial verdict or settlement.

Contact Lawsuit Financial for a free consultation. We will follow up with your attorney, evaluate your case material and let you know within 24- 48 hours if you are eligible for lawsuit funding. There is no application fee, credit check or employment verification required. If approved for lawsuit funding, your attorney will retain complete control over your case. Lawsuit Financial will not get involved with your case technique and or obtain payment until after the case is settled. If you lose your case you owe us absolutely nothing. And, you will keep the lawsuit cash advance with our compliments.

As crews sift through debris of a concert stage that collapsed at the Indiana State Fair, trying to determine what caused the accident that killed five people and injured at least 45, the innocent people affected by this tragedy are trying to copy physically, emotionally, and financially.

The Indiana State Fair shutdown Saturday after a stage collapsed during a powerful storm sending steel scaffolding into the crowd and killing at least five people, and injuring at least 45 as they waited for the start of a performance by the country band, Sugarland. The injuries run the gamut from broken bones to head injuries and severe bruises; some injuries are so severe that the death toll could rise.

A severe thunderstorm warning had been issued for Marion County with 60 mph winds a full half-hour before the stage collapsed. Fair officials said they had been monitoring the weather and were constantly trying to "figure out what was coming, when it was coming, and get people to a position of safety as best they could with the information that we had." But, they were also reported saying that concert organizers hoped the show would go on. It wasn't until shortly before 9 p.m. that a fair announcer warned patrons that severe weather was possible giving evacuation instructions, if necessary. But, according to attendees and workers, the emergency sirens never sounded. Unfortunately, for fairgoers, a "significant gust of wind" struck the staging moments later causing it to collapse; they had no time to escape.

If severe weather was predicted, why was the fair allowed to continue? Indiana is known to be volatile to quick changes in weather and severe storms and tornados, and everyone knows that weather can change quickly. An imminent storm should not have been taken so lightly; the fair should have been shutdown for the safety of fairgoers.

Investigations will determine what really caused the steel scaffolding to give way. Was the scaffolding erected and secured properly? Why didn’t fair officials shut it down, if only as a precautionary measure for so many patrons? Why did they wait to make an announcement only 15 minutes before the storm was predicted to strike the area?

There will most likely be lawsuits filed. After retaining an attorney, seeking justice may place a financial burden on the victims and their family. These plaintiffs may be experiencing problems paying bills, such as medical expenses, funeral expenses, mortgage, rent, and daily expenses dye to the loss of wages.

If they are struggling to make ends meet, lawsuit funding could be an option. Lawsuit funding is a cash advance against a potential jury verdict or settlement. At Lawsuit Financial, we know how devastating serious injuries or the sudden death of a loved one can be, and the emotional and financial impacts it can cause. The goal of the insurance company is to settle quickly and cheaply; not to receive justice. Lawsuit Financial hopes that by assisting with some of the mounting bills and expenses as a result of the lawsuit, the plaintiff can wait for justice to be served. We provide plaintiffs with immediate cash to give them and their attorney time to negotiate a fair and equitable settlement. The plaintiff only pays us back if they win their case; lose, and they owe us nothing. The application process is quick and easy. Call us today or visit us online to apply or learn more.

Case 1:
At age 27, a man had surgery for a ruptured disc. After surgery, the pain increased, becoming unbearable. The pain and numbness in his back spread to his left side and down to his foot, causing atrophy. Now, ten year later, he is unable to work, a victim of chronic pain in his back and hips that he said feels like someone has taken a searing-hot poker to his body. He no longer has feeling in his left foot, has difficulty walking and often falls. He expects to be on narcotic painkillers the rest of his life just to tolerate the pain. The man is on disability, a loss of about 40 percent of his former income, and he and his wife are struggling to keep their home.

Case 2:
A woman experienced pain for years due to an accident when she was a high school gymnast and a few minor auto accidents. The pain worsened over the years. After a spinal fusion, the pain persisted. An epidural was recommended to relieve the pain, but by 2006 it was so severe that she was having uncontrollable tremors. An MRI revealed the woman had a ruptured disc and her vertebrae had not fused after surgery. She was fortunate to have the problem repaired, but still experiences pain that will never go away. She can barely turn her head and has difficulty driving.

Case 3:
A woman didn't know why her right leg suddenly began to hurt. It became so severe that she couldn’t stand up without pain shooting down her leg. Then it reversed and she couldn’t sit down without feeling the pain. She was diagnosed with a herniated disc and scheduled for immediate surgery. After surgery, the pain in her leg worsened added by intense back pain. An MRI revealed that a bone used to repair her spine had dislodged and shifted, requiring another surgery. After a 2nd surgery, the woman was immediately in “agonizing” pain. A post-operative MRI showed her spinal cord was nicked and leaking fluid. Doctors say she will eventually be permanently disabled and probably lose the use of her legs. She is unable to work without narcotic painkillers.

Case 4:
When an athlete experienced loss in arm strength while playing basketball, he was told he needed spinal surgery to repair a disc in his neck. Within a month of surgery, the man could walk and drive again, but during a follow-up doctor appointment he was told that the screws and plate used to fuse his neck vertebrae from the front were coming apart and would need to be taken out and put in the back of his neck. Three operations later, he can no longer walk and is paralyzed on the right side of his body. The paralysis is due to a cutting of the spinal cord, a condition that is untreatable. He takes 42 pills a day, his memory is fading, and he depends on his wife for even basic tasks.

What do all of these cases have in common? Neurosurgeon Stefan Konasiewicz! Dr. Konasiewicz (Dr. K) has a long malpractice register with nine medical malpractice cases filed against him during his time at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota. Three cases are still pending. Five were settled out of court:

•2001: Patient treated for carpal tunnel syndrome lost the use of her right arm for several years and says her right hand is still numb. Dr. K and St. Luke’s settled for about $85,000.
•2003: Patient suffered fractured vertebrae after being injected with the wrong dye. The case settled for about $300,000.
•2004 Patient got an infection from a surgical procedure to alleviate pain from a herniated disc. She died within a week of the operation. Her widower won a settlement of about $355,000.
•2005: Patient’s aorta was cut when she underwent spinal surgeries. Dr. K missed the hole in her aorta and she bled to death 12 hours later. Her family settled for $1.45 million.
•2007: Patient is paralyzed from the neck down after being improperly secured during neck surgery. Her family settled for more than $1 million.

St. Mary’s allowed Dr. K to continue as a neurosurgeon despite these lawsuits and concerns by doctors and staff about his competence. It wasn’t until September 2010 that he was reprimanded by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice, but by this time he had left the state. Texas had implemented damages caps, so what better state for a negligent doctor to work. And, ready with a welcoming hug was Governor Rick Perry
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While the latest lawsuit is underway in Minnesota for a botched brain biopsy which left a patient severely brain damaged, aTexas man who had back surgery three months ago and is still unable to get around without a walker maybe considering a lawsuit of his own. Recently learning the truth about Dr. K, the victim feels deceived because he searched the Texas Medical Board website for complaints against Dr. K and nothing turned up. Why? Because the doctors in the state are able to make agreements to keep some malpractice cases off of public record. Don’t patients deserve to know about these allegations? If it doesn’t matter in Texas, does this mean no matter what happens, no matter how many innocent people are seriously injured or die at the hands of Dr. K, he will be able to continue operating on patients in Texas? This is how tort reform is protecting Texans.

Lawsuit Financial, a pro-justice, pro-consumer company, provides medical malpractice lawsuit funding. It is one of a very select group of legal finance companies that has the expertise to underwrite and fund medical malpractice cases. Cap or no cap, we fund cases against their prospective case value; thus, arguing for abolishing caps does not have any significant, direct, benefit to our company. If you have been seriously injured or lost a loved one due to the negligence of Dr. Konasiewicz or any other healthcare provider, Lawsuit Financial would be happy to review your case to determine if you are eligible for litigation funding.

The auto accident occurred when the driver of a 2005 Chevy Silverado became distracted by his cell phone. The vehicle crossed the center lane colliding with a 2009 Ford Fusion. Neither of the vehicles had passengers, and while the driver of the Silverado was wearing his seatbelt, the woman in the Fusion was not. She was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. She has been unable to work for six months; her medical bills have already surpassed $5,000.

Initially, the driver of the Silverado admitted guilt, but after talking with his insurance company he changed his story. Complications with her own insurance company have forced the woman to file an auto accident lawsuit. To help with her expenses, she sought litigation funding through Lawsuit Financial. This lawsuit funding comes as a lifeline during a difficult time. With the lawsuit cash advance, she received immediate cash to pay medical expenses, mortgage, and other important bills in order to wait for a settlement of her claim.

An advantage of lawsuit funding is that it provides a plaintiff with the capability to negotiate with the other party without being tempted to accept a lower than acceptable offer due to a dire need of money. It is not a lawsuit loan; you do not need to prove employment and credit history and funding is based solely on the strength of the case. Best of all, you only need to pay back the money when the lawsuit is won and settled. If you lose your case, you pay back absolutely nothing! That is because the funding company takes all the risks.

If you suffered serious injuries an auto accident due to another driver’s negligence, filing a lawsuit may be the only way to receive just compensation for your injuries and pain and suffering. Don’t let your losses extend to your finances. With the help of lawsuit funding, you can pick up the pieces and get on with your life. Contact Lawsuit Financial today!

The victim was driving a SUV when he was broadsided by a state Department of Transportation utility truck. The accident occurred when the drivers crossed an intersection at the same time. The driver of the SUV suffered a T-12 burst fracture which rendered him a paraplegic. Now he is unable to walk without leg braces and the use of a walker or wheelchair. The DOT worker suffered a cervical vertebrae fracture and partial paralysis to the right side of his body and both lower extremities. He also suffered a mild traumatic brain injury. Neither man has been able to return to work since the auto accident happened.

Both men filed an auto accident lawsuit claiming they had the right-of-way. An investigation and reconstruction of the accident could not determine who ran the red light. The trials were consolidated and presented to the same jury. During the trial, six witnesses gave contradicting testimony, although the final witness claimed the driver of the SUV had the green light. It appears that the jury awarded in favor of the SUV driver because of the one witness’ statement and because his vehicle was the one struck. But, the award was reduced after assessing him to be 5% negligent for driving over the posted speed limit at the time of the accident.

This case outlines the value of seeking lawsuit funding in contentious litigation. Qualifying for litigation funding is based on expectations, not results. Does the case look like it has value? Does liability seem to be something that is likely to be decided in the plaintiff's favor? This particular case is unusual in that there were two plaintiffs (and two defendants). Both had serious injuries; one more than the other and both appeared to have a valid case. They may have been able to apply, and be approved for a lawsuit cash advance against a prospective settlement or verdict. To qualify, their attorney would have presented records and opinions that suggested the plaintiff had a good chance of a favorable settlement or verdict.

Proving liability in any case can be complicated resulting in a long legal process. Let's assume each plaintiff's attorney had an honest, professional opinion that the case had a good chance of being successful. Let's also assume that the amount of legal finance sought was reasonable and fit comfortably into the prospective value of the case. The facts of this case could certainly have been interpreted by a jury in favor of the either plaintiff. So, in this case, had each plaintiff been approved for a "lawsuit loan", they would have received the money within 24-48 hours of approval. They would have paid no upfront fees or monthly payments of any kind. The lawsuit funding could then be used to pay medical expenses and other important bills that fell behind as a result of their loss of work. With pressing financial issues resolved, all that would have been left was to wait for an outcome in the case.

Legal financing is contingent upon the actual outcome of the case, thus, a lawsuit funding company does what no one else can; it provides a guaranteed recovery to the plaintiff. In this case, if the driver of the SUV received litigation funding, he would have paid the lawsuit funding company principal plus interest. On the other had, a litigation funding company provided a cash advance to the DOT worker, there was no recovery from the plaintiff who lost the case. Assuming the lawsuit funding company provided a lawsuit cash advance of $5,000, $10,000, or even $15,000, the plaintiff would have been able to keep the cash advance without obligation to repay. That is because lawsuit funding is a non-recours guarantee, meaning the funding company bears all the risks.

A litigation funding company will look at your case, and if they believe it is a viable case, will advance a portion of the expected settlement to the plaintiff. A lawsuit cash advance can be used any way you choose, but it is recommended that it be used to meet your basic living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, car payments, food) or to assist with medical bills from your injuries during your recovery. The lawsuit funding company assumes all the risks. Should a plaintiff lose their case, they owe nothing.

If you have a pending personal injury lawsuit settlement and your bills are piling up, consider lawsuit funding. It is simple to apply online or in person. You have nothing to lose with lawsuit funding, but a lot to gain – financially while waiting for case settlement. If you have been seriously injured or lost a loved one in an auto accident due to the negligence of someone else, call Lawsuit Financial Lawsuit Financial to apply or for a no-obligation consultation.

A Galveston, Texas, auto-pedestrian incident has resulted in a wrongful death lawsuit. A drunk driver drove onto the sidewalk and slammed into a man, his stepson, and another child as they were walking home from a Mother's Day celebration in 2009. All three pedestrians died of blunt-force trauma. The drunk driver had a blood alcohol level three times the legal limit.

Relatives of the victims filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the drunk driver, the bar which served him drinks, and the bar owners arguing that the drunk driver left the bar in an intoxicated state. The suit further stated that the man was served drinks despite the fact that he had already been drinking prior to arriving at the bar and was noticeable intoxicated.

In the state of Texas, it is illegal to serve alcohol to people that appear to be intoxicated. Therefore, the bar owners could be found at fault in this tragic auto accident. The families are seeking damages for pain and mental anguish and other unspecified monetary damages.

Faced with depletion of financial resources and possibly dealing with severe injuries, and/or loss of employment a plaintiff might be faced with no other option than to settle the claim for too little. But, there is another answer. Litigation financing is an excellent way to prevent foreclosure, pay funeral expenses, medical expenses, or avoid bankruptcy. It also helps to prevent damage to a plaintiff's credit score.

Pre-settlement lawsuit funding enables plaintiffs in lawsuits to receive cash months or years before their claims have settled. Best of all, lawsuit funding is a non-recourse cash advance based solely on the merits of a pending lawsuit. It is repaid only upon a successful settlement. If the plaintiff does not receive a favorable cash settlement, he/she need not pay back the cash advanced. In the right situation, for the right plaintiff, lawsuit funding is clearly a service that plaintiffs and personal injury attorneys should consider at a strategic time in the litigation. Call or visit Lawsuit Financial to learn how litigation funding can help you.

Two men have filed separate lawsuits against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Monterey, CA claiming that negligence by church officials allowed them to be molested by priests. In one case, the victim said he only recently discovered the psychological damage he suffered from the 18 month long molestation. His lawsuit claims diocese officials were aware of previous allegations of abuse against the same priest and that they had reason to suspect the abuse, but failed to inform the victim’s family. In the second case, the abuse by a Salinas priest led the 16-year-old teen to attempt suicide twice. At no time did the diocese advise parishioners of the allegations. Both suits claim negligence by the diocese and seek unspecified damages. The Monterey diocese has faced at least one other lawsuit alleging abuse by one of its priests. It settled that suit in 2009 for $1.2 million.

Unless you have been hiding under a rock, you are aware of the sex abuse scandals that have plagued the Catholic Church dating back to the late 1980’s. As an attorney who has handled Catholic priest abuse cases, it continues to boggle my mind that these dioceses would not only cover up these sexual abuse, but would also allow the offender to re-offend. That is correct; despite their despicable conduct, the Church transfers the priest to another parish. Why weren’t these children protected? No child should ever suffer sexual abuse from anyone; this is especially true of those we entrust our children's safety to, like priests, teachers, and coaches.

Child abusers seek to operate and abuse their power within nurturing, child-friendly environments where it is assumed that nobody would want to harm a child. Child sexual abuse is scary, but you don't have to feel powerless. We, as parents, have the most power to our protect children. Talk to your kids; explain what physical acts of conduct are and are not acceptable. Furthermore, explain to them that they need to be open and honest with you. If they feel someone is approaching them in an inappropriate or questionable manner, they need to tell you right away. Reporting sexual misconduct is the best way to bring a predator to justice and prevent him/her from harming others. Every time you share a fact with someone about child molestation, and every time you tell them what can be done to stop it, you are building a stronger safety net for children.

If you or someone you love has been a victim of sexual abuse, it is important to contact the authorities immediately. You should also seek legal counsel from an attorney who specializes in sexual abuse cases. Lawsuit Financial, the pro-justice lawsuit funding company, has a free referral program that will assist you in finding an attorney. The call is free; the advice is priceless.

A family vacation to Georgia turned deadly at the hands of a teen who was driving under the influence of alcohol. The 16-year-old male was speeding in a Dodge pick-up truck when it slammed into the back of a van stopped at a traffic light, pushing the van into another vehicle. The accident took the life of a 6-year-old girl and paralyzed her 3-year-old brother from the neck down. The boy remains in intensive care with a tracheotomy and will likely need treatment the rest of his life. Her parents and three other siblings suffered serious injuries. The accident remains under investigation. Lawsuit Financial sincerely hopes that the investigation will answer all currently unanswered questions.

Alcohol-related auto accidents are a serious, and preventable, problem in the United States. When a driver impaired by drugs or alcohol makes the decision to get behind the wheel, he puts himself and others at risk. The power and sheer force of a speeding vehicle is a dangerous weapon that could forever change your life.

In cases like this, lawsuits are, typically, the way to compensate the victims and punish the perpetrator. This entire family is struggling emotionally and physically. They are also faced with substantial present and future financial obligations – funeral expenses, significant medical bills, and possibly therapy depending on the extent and duration of injuries, especially for the paralyzed little boy. Since cases like this have a tendency to take a long time to resolve, additional expenses as well as the disruption of work life can take a substantial financial toll on a family. Therefore, the family may wish to investigate the possibility of obtaining lawsuit cash advance from an experienced provider of lawsuit funding services.

Legal finance services can be a life preserver in desperate financial time. While waiting to obtain justice, litigation funding would allow them to pay medical bills and other important expenses. The application process is quick and easy. If approved, cash can often be available within 24 - 48 hours. That is one of the reasons why it's called "fast cash". If you or someone you love has been seriously injured in an automobile accident caused by a drunk driver, Lawsuit Financial may be able to provide assistance. Call us at 1-877-377-SUIT (7848) or visit us online for a free, no-obligation consultation.

A man suffered multiple fractures after slipping on ice underneath an un-shoveled commercial sidewalk. The couple filed a personal injury lawsuit alleging that heavy snow had fallen five or six days earlier and the sidewalk had not been plowed by Quality Automotive or the property owner. Quality Automotive said the property owner was responsible for the sidewalk and disputed the injuries. The injured victim ultimately recovered $500,000.

Slip and fall lawsuits more often than not, take a long time to reach a decision. Plaintiffs and their attorneys are continuously blamed for the rising costs of civil litigation cases, when research has shown that it is the actions of corporations and insurance companies driving up costs. Defendants use 3D tactics - deny, delay, and defend - as a means of discouraging claimants from pursuing their legitimate claims. It is part of their scheme to wriggle out of paying for their negligence. Even if the plaintiff has a strong chance of winning, these tactics can still be employed because the defense can afford to stall.

Victims may, or may not, struggle financially in a long battle for justice. If the injured person is unable to work, has reduced income, or has expenses associated with care or disability; it may not be possible to wait until the end of the lawsuit before obtaining funds. A lawsuit financing company may be able to help.

Lawsuit funding is a cash advance available to plaintiffs who are suffering from financial hardships while pursuing a lawsuit. It could be cash available before a decision is reached or funding available after litigation. Pre-settlement funding is specifically designed to let the plaintiff take control of their case. With lawsuit funding in the bank, the victim doesn’t need to accept the insurance company’s first offer and it increases the pressure on the insurance company to settle fairly or pay more as a result of a court award.

If you’re having a hard time fighting for your case due to finances, you may want to consider lawsuit funding. Because it is a non-recourse cash advance, there is no risk to the plaintiff. Lawsuit Financial can help level the playing field with well-financed defendants without compromising your case. Call or apply online.

A jury declined to award damages to the family of a man hit and killed by a drunk driver after he stepped out from a cab to help victims of an auto accident. His family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the drunk driver. The suit also claimed that the bar where the woman worked as a dancer encouraged and pressured her to drink with customers to earn tips and served her drinks when she was visibly intoxicated. The defense argued that the victim stepped into oncoming traffic too quickly for the woman to avoid him. and was the sole proximate cause of the accident.

This case resulted in a jury for the defendant; however it outlines the value of seeking lawsuit funding in contentious litigation. Qualifying for litigation funding is based on expectations, not results. Does the case look like it has value? Does liability seem to be something that is likely to be decided in the plaintiff's favor? The family may have been able to apply, and be approved for a lawsuit cash advance against a prospective settlement or verdict. To qualify, their attorney would have presented records and opinions that suggested the plaintiff had a good chance of a favorable settlement or verdict.

Let's assume the plaintiff's attorney had an honest, professional opinion that the case had a good chance of being successful. Let's also assume that the amount of legal finance sought was reasonable and fit comfortably into the prospective value of the case. The facts of this case could certainly have been interpreted by a jury in favor of the plaintiff. So, in this case, had the family been approved for a "lawsuit loan", they would have received the money within 24-48 hours of approval. They would have paid no upfront fees or monthly payments of any kind. The lawsuit funding could then be used to pay funeral expenses and other important bills that fell behind as a result of the victim's death. With pressing financial issues resolved, all that would have been left was to wait for an outcome in the case, hopefully a favorable one.

Legal financing is contingent upon the actual outcome of the case, thus, a lawsuit funding company does what no one else can; it provides a guaranteed recovery to the plaintiff. In this case, the plaintiff lost the case; there was no recovery. Assuming the lawsuit funding company provided a lawsuit cash advance of $5,000, $10,000, or even $15,000, the plaintiff would have been able to keep the cash advance without obligation to repay. That is because Lawsuit Financial as a non-recourse guarantee, meaning we bear all the risks. Contact Lawsuit Financial to apply or for a no-obligation consultation.

A 47-year-old woman was one of eight people on their way to a birthday party when she reached down to pick up a potato chip. The woman lost control of her vehicle and struck a guardrail. As a result of the accident, a family friend’s baby was killed and several other children suffered serious injuries, ranging from skull fractures to a lacerated liver.

Witnesses said the vehicle had been swerving, and police found numerous open beer cans in the vehicle. The driver's blood alcohol level was twice the legal limit. Additionally, the woman was driving with too many passengers, four adults and four children; it was only a four passenger vehicle. None of the children were in car seats; no one was wearing a seat belt.

Whether the mothers of these children files an automobile accident lawsuit against the drunk and distracted driver remains to be seen. They certainly have the right to pursue litigation for a wrongful death and personal injuries. An experienced auto accident attorney can pursue compensation for medical expenses, funeral expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other costs associated with this auto accident.

If one or both families decide to pursue litigation, they may also wish to consider applying for lawsuit funding to assist with pressing bills such as medical expenses, funeral expenses, mortgage, car payments and other household expenses. Pre-settlement funding enables the plaintiff to wait for full case value, rather than being forced, by a difficult financial situation, to take the first, and less the fair, offer that is tendered. A lawsuit cash advance is easy to apply for online or by phone. It may permit these victims and others like them to handle their day-to-day financial woes, avoid settling their cases too early for too little, and retake control of their futures.

A jury awarded $245,000 in damages to a woman and her daughter who were injured in a July 2005 auto accident. Both suffered traumatic brain and back injuries.

Michigan is a no-fault auto accident state; the lawsuit sought non-economic damages for serious pain and suffering. The defendant and his insurance carrier, State Farm, alleged that the claim did not meet the serious injury threshold because the injuries were minimal or existed prior to the accident. After a hotly contested lawsuit, the jury determined that the injuries sustained by the woman and her daughter did qualify under the serious injury threshold and awarded in favor of the plaintiffs.

Prior to a Supreme Court ruling in August 2010, the woman and her daughter may not have received fair compensation. Until the ruling, it was more difficult for auto accident victims with serious injuries to seek compensation for pain and suffering; victims may have recovered nothing despite receiving very serious injuries. It was an almost impossible hurdle for a litigant to overcome.

In McCormick v. Carrier, the Supreme Court ruled that injured victims can file a liability claim under the state’s revised serious injury threshold law, restoring legal rights for auto accident victims. Thanks to the new standard, people who have suffered a serious injury have a fighting chance to be compensated for the pain and suffering they have endured. Insurance companies are now be forced to recognize legitimate claims and deal with innocent victims in a fair and just manner.

All too often, Lawsuit Financial sees victims having their lives turned upside down physically and financially as a result of serious injuries they sustained in an auto accident. In situations like this, our goal is to provide financial relief so plaintiffs can focus on their pending case, not their financial responsibilities. The primary reason to obtain legal finance services for living expenses, medical bills, mortgage, car payments or other important obligations is to prevent a litigant with a valuable pending personal injury case from settling too early, for too little compensation, just to pay the bills. For more information on lawsuit funding, visit us online.

The parents of an 11-year-old Honors student filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Morey's Mariner’s Landing Pier in Wildwood, New Jersey alleging that their daughter fell 150 feet to her death because the amusement park negligently operated the Ferris wheel under high wind conditions and with inadequate restraints. The suit also alleges that the amusement park was negligent for allowing the child to ride alone and for not properly informing her of safety procedures associated with the ride.

The ride has no lap belt or seat belt restraints, but each gondola is partially surrounded by steel bars and the doors open inward and latch from the outside. According to the ride's manual, children older that 10 years of age and 54 inches in height are allowed to ride alone. The 11-year-old met both criteria.

Although the case is still under investigation, this amusement park accident does not appear to have been caused by any mechanical or operational error. However, operators will enact state recommendations for a minimum of two passengers per gondola, and will also increase the minimum height to ride without an adult from 54 inches to 60 inches. While the victim's parents agree with the state's new recommendations, they are urging for tougher guidelines including safety harness or restraint for all rides.

Morey's or the manufacturer of the Ferris wheel could be found held liable if the operator of the ride did not follow safety protocol, or if it is determined that there was a defect with the ride. A complete investigation may be quite lengthy and this wrongful death case may take a long time to settle.

If you find yourself involved in contentious wrongful death litigation, you may be having financial difficulties while waiting for your case to resolve. Fortunately, for those people that have financial responsibilities and in some cases loss of income due to the accident, lawsuit funding is an option. A lawsuit cash advance may be just what you need to pay your immediate bills and wait for a resolution to your case.

Lawsuit Financial, the pro-justice litigation funding company, can provide a non-recourse lawsuit cash advance for amusement park accidents. Once you apply for a litigation funding, we immediately evaluate your case. If approved, funds will wire into your account within 24 – 48 hours. Lawsuit funding is risk-free; if you lose your case, you owe us nothing, not even the cash advance. Call or visit us online to learn more about pre-settlement funding and how it can give you the advantage needed to await fair compensation and justice.

On June 30, a Missouri man was pronounced dead at the scene of an auto accident when a trailer detached from a dump truck and smashed into his Ford F-150 pick-up. His wife, a passenger in the pick-up, was seriously injured. Due to the force of the impact the trailer and the pick-up truck had to be pried apart with a backhoe.

Less than two weeks later, the widow has filed has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the driver of a dump truck and the owner of the trailer alleging that her husband's death was caused when the trailer completely detached from the hitch. According to the lawsuit, the driver of the dump truck was negligent because:
*there were no safety chains attaching the trailer to the dump truck.
*no air brakes on the rear wheels of the trailer.
*no working lights on the rear of the trailer because the plugs on the trailer and dump truck were incompatible.
*the locking lever on the dump truck’s hitch was not fully set leaving a gap and loosening in the hitch.

The lawsuit also claims that due to the negligence of the driver and the owner of the trailer, the trailer was unsafely being towed on a public highway. If the trailer was attached properly it should not have come loose.

The plaintiff may be suffering financially due to an avoidable tragedy. She has funeral expenses, her own medical expenses, and quite possibly other bills that are piling up due to lost wages. Lawsuit Financial can help her with immediate cash needs. We are a litigation funding company providing financial assistance in advance of an expected settlement or verdict in a pending case.

Securing a lawsuit cash advance can help pay funeral expenses, medical bills, mortgage, credit car debt, and other out of pocket expenses. Pre-settlement funding can also help avoid the pressures of settling too soon, for too little. Call or visit us online for a free consultation of to apply for no-risk lawsuit funding.

Two people were killed late Sunday night after a head-on collision in Louisville, KY. The accident occurred when a jeep driven by a 38-year-old woman collided with a vehicle driven by a 19-year-old student of Western Kentucky University. Both drivers died at the scene from blunt-force injuries. The accident is still under investigation, but it appears the woman was driving under the influence of alcohol.

The family of the young college student may consider filing a wrongful death lawsuit. In cases like this, lawsuits are, typically, the way to compensate those who have lost a loved one due to the negligence of someone else. Such cases also have a tendency to take a long time to resolve. While coping with their grief, the family may be burdened by the expenses associated with the young man's death. There is immediate financial assistance that can help this family, and others in similar situations. It is called auto accident lawsuit funding.

Automobile accident lawsuit funding relieves the financial pressure to settle a valuable case too early, for too little. While waiting for their attorney to obtain justice, litigation funding could help pay funeral expenses and other important expenses.

If you or someone you love have been seriously injured or died in an automobile accident caused by a drunk or negligent driver, Lawsuit Financial may be able to help. If you have retained a lawyer and filed an auto accident lawsuit, we may be able to get you a lawsuit cash advance against your pending wrongful death lawsuit. And, at Lawsuit Financial, we take all the risk; if your case does not resolve in your favor, we will excuse the debt. That's right, is you lose the case, you keep our money without obligation to repay. Legal funding is easy to apply for online or by phone. If the plaintiff qualifies for pre-settlement funding, cash can often be available in as little as 24 hours.

Is pursuing a lawsuit putting a strain on your finances?

Are you considering settling your case just because you need cash now? If you have a pending lawsuit and cash is running out, lawsuit funding can bridge the gap. Lawsuit financing can help you pursue justice without sacrificing financial responsibilities. Instead of worrying about finances, focus on recovering from your injuries while awaiting a trial verdict or settlement.

How does lawsuit funding work?

If you are severely injured in an accident due to the negligence of someone else, loss of income and additional expenses may leave you financially devastated. A litigation funding company provides a cash advance against your lawsuit. Although some may call it a “lawsuit loan”, it is not a loan. Loans must be paid back; a lawsuit cash advance is provided on a non-recourse basis meaning that the advance is only paid back if, and when, you win your case. If you lose your case, you owe nothing; the repayment is forfeited by the lawsuit funding company.

What are the benefits of lawsuit funding?

Filing a lawsuit can be expensive, time-consuming and mentally exhausting. It’s not uncommon for cases to last for years before a verdict is reached and a settlement is awarded. A lawsuit cash advance can replace lost income, help pay medical bills, and even cover your living expenses until your case has settled.

You may not have the means to borrow money from family or friends, or qualify for a tradition bank loan. Even if this was an option, conventional loans require upfront fees and monthly payments which can be a further burden. Lawsuit funding is contingent on the outcome of your case. Your credit and employment history are not a factor in approval.

Pre-settlement funding will allow you and your attorney time so that you can receive the maximum benefits from your case, especially with personal injury cases. Oftentimes, people will settle a case early due to financial strains, but this does not have to happen when you apply for lawsuit funding.

How do you proceed?

The process to receive pre-settlement funding is quick and easy. After retaining an attorney, contact a lawsuit funding company to complete an application. The funding company will follow up with your attorney, evaluate your case, and if approved, funds can be available within 24 – 48 hours. There are no application fees, credit checks, or employment verification required. Your attorney will retain complete control over your case; the litigation funding company does not become involved in the case and does not received repayment until the case is settled.

If you would like more information or wish to apply for lawsuit funding, Lawsuit Financial would be happy to help. We offer free, no-obligation consultations and an easy online application. Lawsuit Financial provides a legal financing for personal injury cases including auto accident, slip and fall, wrongful death, and more. Although the legal process may be long and difficult, our lawsuit funding process can be completed within 24 – 48 hours. Call or visit us online.

Wrongful termination or employment discrimination happens when an employee is unfairly fired or laid. Being fired is troublesome, but the impact on one’s life, family, health, and finance can be devastating. Filing a wrongful termination / discrimination lawsuit is a way for an employee to seek relief, but it can also take a long time to settle adding more emotional and financial stress.

Most plaintiffs involved in wrongful termination or employment discrimination lawsuit are not aware that they can apply for lawsuit funding, a non-recourse pre-settlement cash advance before their lawsuit is settled. Lawsuit funding is considered a secured non-recourse because if the lawsuit reaches a final verdict in favor of the defendant, the lawsuit cash advance is forgiven; the plaintiff is absolved from repayment. Plaintiff only repays the lawsuit funding if, and when they win or settle the case.

If you have been wrongfully terminated or discharged, here are four easy steps in seeking lawsuit funding.

1. Complete the quick and easy application on line or via phone.
2. A representative from the lawsuit funding company will contact your attorney to request necessary documentation to review your request.
3. Once a completed application is received, the underwriters will review all documentation and make a determination. This process will take approximately 24 hours.
4. If approved, you and your attorney will sign the lawsuit funding agreement. Then funds can be wired to your bank account.

There are no upfront costs or monthly payments with lawsuit funding. Credit and employment history are not a factor. The lawsuit cash advance is paid back, plus fees, from the proceeds of the final recovery once the lawsuit is resolved.

By providing lawsuit funding, Lawsuit Financial helps plaintiffs to get relief from financial issues and helps them resist financial pressures to take low settlement offers. Lawsuit funding gives plaintiffs and their attorney the time required to induce the utmost attainable value for the case.

Lawsuit funding is not for everyone, but it may be necessary for a desperate plaintiff struggling to make ends meet. In the past, financially strapped plaintiffs were forced to settle their lawsuit for less than case value to avoid losing their home or vehicle. They could not get a bank loan or line of credit if they had lost their job.

Michigan trial attorney, Mark Bello, is sympathetic to the financial needs of injured plaintiffs. Mark is the founder and CEO of Lawsuit Financial Corporation, a lawsuit funding company that provides cash advances to plaintiffs for necessary living expenses during the pre-settlement or post-settlement phases of litigation. Lawsuit cash advances allow a case to proceed through the legal process without pressure to settle early. Although described by some as a lawsuit loan, pre-settlement funding is not a loan. You must repay a loan whether you win your case or not. On the other hand, lawsuit funding is a non-recourse cash advance on the future value of your case meaning if you lose your case, you owe the funding company nothing, even the cash advance is yours to keep. This is a very important point: the litigation funding company takes all the risk. The plaintiff only repays the cash advance if, and when he/she successfully settles.

How do you know if lawsuit funding is the best option for pending auto accident or personal injury lawsuit? Here are a few questions to consider before pursuing lawsuit funding:

•Are you faced with dire financial circumstances, such as unable to pay the mortgage or put food on the table?
•Have you tried all other sources of cash and were unsuccessful?
•Without a lawsuit cash advance will you be forced to settle your suit for less than case value?

You no longer have to accept a low settlement offer. In the lawsuit process, many plaintiffs are forced to accept a low offer due to the financial hardship that many victims experience soon after their personal injury. A lawsuit cash advance will allow your attorney the time needed to get you full value for your case. Lawsuit Financial empowers plaintiffs to pursue their lawsuit for the settlement they deserve. We can prevent insurance companies from taking advantage of victims during financially difficult times. Before you settle for less than case value, contact Lawsuit Financial.

A $3,000 traffic signal cost the city of San Diego $1.8 million in a wrongful death lawsuit. The family of a motorcyclist filed a lawsuit against the city after the man was killed in April 2009. The motorcyclist was riding northbound Pacific Highway when a 17-year-old driver of a Toyota Corolla heading the opposite direction turned left on Cedar Street in front of him. The motorcyclist tried to veer out of the way but struck the rear passenger side of the Corolla. He died of traumatic head injuries.

The lawsuit stated that the city failed to make improvements to the dangerous intersection despite the fact that at least a dozen serious accidents have occurred from 2006 - 2009. The City Attorney admitted that the city had been slow in addressing complaints about the dangerous intersection because of budget constraints. Without a left-turn yield sign or turn signal, drivers get the impression that they can turn left once the signal turned green.
The plaintiff’s attorney proved the city was aware that the intersection was dangerous, and that they avoided efforts to make it safe including the installing a $3,000 traffic signal. Three months after this fatal motorcycle accident, the city installed a left- turn signal. Although the city doesn’t acknowledge any wrongdoing, the City Council unanimously approved the settlement.

This motorcycle accident is a perfect example why budgets should not be skimped on especially when safety is important. Accidents occur every year because of highway and road design failures; carelessness and negligence to upgrade and maintain road conditions. Safety doesn’t necessarily have to mean improving a poor design. As in this case, sometimes a road may become safer simply by adding a traffic signal. Now, the city of San Diego will have to pay $1.8 million because it was worried about $3,000 that could have saved a life.

Dangerous roadway lawsuit cases are difficult and expensive, even in cases when the roadway has been the site of previous accidents. The issue in these cases is whether the government failed to fulfill its obligations of making sure a dangerous road is somewhat forgiving of driver error. Successful cases like this one directly force changes in dangerous road conditions that can save lives.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed in a motorcycle accident due to the negligence of someone else, it is important that you seek legal advice from an auto accident attorney. Victims may also need to seek lawsuit funding to help with their medical expenses, funeral expenses, loss of income, and everyday bills. It is sometimes difficult to make ends meet when situations like this occur. All too often, plaintiffs will look to settle their case too soon and for too little because they are financially strapped. Lawsuit Financial can give plaintiffs the money they need immediately; this immediate lawsuit cash advance funding allows them to take care of their financial obligations while giving their attorney the time needed to seek appropriate justice.

Auto accidents can be devastating, and there will always be people willing to risk their lives and the lives of others by driving drunk. Often times, victims may be faced with loss of income, medical expenses, physical therapy, permanent disabilities, vehicle repair/replacement, and funeral expenses. Although victims may be able to file an auto accident lawsuit, it is not uncommon for plaintiffs to face financial hardships until a settlement is reached. Reaching a lawsuit settlement can be a lengthy process as the insurance company attempts delay, deny, and defend. As the case drags on, they hope victims will cut their losses and accept a low-ball offer. Any offer can be tempting if bills and expenses are mounting. Even if a victim wins their lawsuit, it may take a long time to actually receive the settlement money.

This is where lawsuit funding can help victims regain control of their lives and their finances. A lawsuit cash advance is risk-free; a non-recourse cash advance based on the successful outcome of a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit. Since lawsuit funding is based on the merit of the case, credit and employment are irrelevant. There are no upfront fees or monthly payments, and the cash advance is only repaid if, and when the case successfully settles.

If you have been in a drunk driving auto accident and experiencing financial hardship, contact Lawsuit Financial, the pro-justice litigation company. Don't let the insurance company victimize you again by forcing you to accept a low offer. Lawsuit Financial is here to give you a “staying power” advantage, pursue your lawsuit with confidence, and fight for the compensation you deserve.

Do you know that 49 children died last year from heat stroke in cars? It happened three times in one day, the worst day. The facts in each case vary, somewhat; but, in each case, there is that terrible moment when a parent realizes what he/she has done, often through a phone call from a spouse or caregiver. The phone call is followed by a frantic sprint to the car. And 49 times, last year, a parent’s worst nightmare was realized.

Last year’s statistics are staggering; but here’s another sobering statistic: It is only June 9, and 8 more children have become victims in 2011. With many more hot summer days to come, a caring organization, KidsAndCards.org is warning parents and caregivers to take extra precautions so that they may avoid leaving children alone in vehicles and experiencing the ultimate tragedy. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that these types of incidents are the leading cause of non-crash vehicle deaths.

Janette Fennell is founder and president of KidsAndCars.org; this national nonprofit child safety organization’s sole mission is to prevent injuries and deaths of children in and around motor vehicles. Since 1998 when the organization began tracking data and working on the issue, more than 500 children have died in these preventable tragedies. That is an average of almost 40 preventable deaths per year.

So, why are these deaths happening with such frequency? Stories are similar; they usually involve a parent who has unintentionally left his/her child in the back seat. Busy parents may have been late for work, deviated from a normal routine, or be distracted by a cell phone or thoughts of future events of a soon-to-be-busy day. These distractions change lives forever. And, please, do not believe for an instant that this can’t happen to you or a child in your care. Even the most educated, conscientious, and loving parents can forget a sleeping baby in the back seat.

You may be asking yourself – how can a parent fail to remember their own child? A combination of sleep deprivation, stress, and change of routine are often contributing factors in memory failure that has, in past cases, led to child vehicular heat stroke. When things run smoothly, a person can multi-task fairly well; add one of these factors or distractions and that ability is diminished. Think about it. How many of you throw in a load of laundry, then forget about the load because the phone rang, or the kids are fighting or need lunch? Have you ever put something on the stove and forgot about it? Remember the old Steve Martin routine? There is an exhausting list of “I forgot’s”.

To prevent child vehicular heat stroke death:
•Never leave a child unattended inside a motor vehicle – even if the air-conditioning is on or a window is cracked.
•Never let children play in or around a parked car.
•Always keep the vehicle locked, even in your garage.
•Make it routine to put your handbag, wallet, cell phone or laptop on the floor of the backseat.
•Make it a habit to open the back door and look in the backseat of your vehicle before locking the doors and walking away.
•Ask your babysitter or child-care provider to call you within 10 minutes if your child hasn’t arrived on time.
•Avoid distractions while you are driving. Putting the cell phone in the back seat not only reduces the risks of a serious or deadly accident caused by inattentive driving; it also helps prevent leaving your child in the vehicle unattended.

Lawsuit Financial supports any effort to prevent senseless injuries or deaths to children. Most trial lawyers are pleased to become involved in safety efforts that help prevent such tragedies, rather than becoming involved, afterwards, to pursue justice for someone who has experienced it. Trial lawyer involvement in KidsAndCars.org is one good example. The Keenan Kids Foundation, the brain child of Atlanta Georgia trial lawyer Don Keenan, is another. This foundation provides training and financial resources to prevent playground injuries. To receive additional information or to lend your support to either or both of these wonderful organizations, please visit their websites at KidsAndCars.org or Keenan Kids Foundation.

Lawsuit funding, a lawsuit cash advance on your expected settlement is a valuable, yet often misunderstood service for plaintiffs. Litigation funding was created to help financially strapped plaintiffs during a pending lawsuit. Most plaintiffs waiting for their cases to resolve endure a long, sometimes drawn out, litigation process. The waiting period can last months, even years.

One of the most frequent reasons plaintiffs settle their cases too soon, and for less than they are worth is because they lack money for living expenses. Many are disabled; insurance companies know this and take advantage of their circumstances by delaying, denying, and defending, thus forcing plaintiffs to accept low settlements due to financial hardships. An emergency cash advance in the form of legal finance, can take the pressure off giving plaintiffs and their attorneys time to hold out for larger settlements or verdicts.

Many plaintiffs who are involved in lawsuits don’t realize legal funding is available. Litigation funding is a non-recourse cash advance on the future value of cases. In other words, unlike traditional bank loans, with pre-settlement funding you owe nothing if you lose your case; not even the money that was advanced. Additionally, there are no fees to apply and no monthly payments to make. The only time you pay is if, and when, you win your case.

Knowledge and understanding of the legal process is important in the lawsuit funding industry. Mark Bello, CEO/Director of Lawsuit Financial, has the most combined legal and lawsuit financing experience -13 years in litigation funding and almost 35 years as a trial lawyer. He is considered an expert in the lawsuit funding industry.

The approval process is simple and fast; it can be completed in less than two days. It is based solely on the merits of your pending case. First, you must be represented by an attorney. If you have not retained an attorney, Lawsuit Financial can assist in finding the best attorney available in all 50 states. After receiving your application, your case is reviewed by our funding specialists. If approved, cash will be wired to your account or sent via overnight mail.

With bills paid and the pressure to settle too early gone, lawsuit funding has leveled the playing field with the insurance company. Contact Lawsuit Financial for a lawsuit cash advance so you can have peace of mind and wait for what your case is really worth.

Cabell Huntington Hospital in West Virginia is now among the list of hospitals accused of radiation overdoses in bran scan patients. Cabell has admitted to over radiating patients between October 9, 2009 to November 23, 2010. The hospital is now facing numerous lawsuits with approximately 100 patients affected by the over-radiation.

According to records, Cabell patients were overdosed with radiation up to two weeks after the FDA publicly issued a report on several hundred cases at other hospitals and sent warning notices to all the hospitals with CT scanners. It is alleged that Cabell was fully aware of over-radiation in some of their patients for three months, but failed to disclose the information.

In cases like this, victims need the services of a personal injury lawyer to guide them through the process of obtaining compensation. A personal injury lawyer helps families hold the negligent parties accountable for their actions. When looking for legal representation, you need to know that you are entrusting your case to an attorney that has your best interest in mind. You need an attorney who specializes in cases similar to yours. Lawsuit Financial can assist you in finding the best attorney available in all 50 states. We have strong relationships with the best attorneys nationwide. Within 24 hours, we will have at least one, most often three top-notch attorneys for you to choose from, and our referral system is absolutely free.

Most people live paycheck to paycheck, and are not financially prepared for unforeseen expenses that occur with medical negligence or a serious accident. The bills can start piling up. Due to the complexity of a medical negligence lawsuit, receiving compensation for your loss can take considerable time. Lawsuit funding helps victims overcome the financial obstacles. Lawsuit Financial provides pre-settlement cash advances so victims are able to pay their bills and await full cash settlement rather than settling too soon for less than case value. Our lawsuit cash advance is risk-free; it is non-recourse funding which means in the unlikely event you do not successfully win your case, you don’t have to pay back the cash advance. Before settling your case too soon, for too little, call Lawsuit Financial or visit us online for your financial peace of mind.

Amusement parks are traditionally associated with summertime fun for children, adults, and families. The season typically kicks off with Memorial Day weekend. Amusement parks attract millions of people ever year, and although most will spend the day without incident, accidents do occur -- whether due to mechanical failure, consumer behavior or unforeseen health issue, or operator behavior such as in the case at a Colorado amusement park on August 11, 2010. Fifteen people were injured when a train ride derailed. The operator of the ride at Tiny Town Park was found to have been driving the train as much as five times the normal speed limit when it went off the tracks. This is a perfect illustration of how good times can go wrong at amusement parks.

No matter how an amusement park accident occurs, if you or a loved one were injured at an amusement park, carnival ride, or water park, you may be entitled to compensation for current and future expenses, and punitive damages. Three types of law may apply – negligence, premises liability, and product liability law. An experienced attorney can evaluate whether the injury occurred due to a product malfunction – design and/or maintenance negligence or a premises liability – the safety of the property.

These types of personal injury or wrongful death cases can take months or even years before a settlement is reached. Fortunately, for those people that have financial responsibilities and in some cases loss of income due to the accident, lawsuit funding is an option.

Lawsuit Financial, the pro-justice litigation funding company can provide a non-recourse lawsuit cash advance for amusement park accidents. We provide pre-settlement and post-settlement funding so regardless of where you are in the legal process, we can help. Once you apply online or via phone, we immediately evaluate your case. If approved for a lawsuit cash advance, we will wire the money to your account. If you lose your case, you owe us nothing, not even the cash advance. If you have questions regarding pre-settlement funding for your amusement park accident, contact Lawsuit Financial for a no-obligation consultation.

Girls had their prom dresses and the guys ordered tuxes. The school held an assembly for the seniors. They expected it to be just another one of those “don’t be a distracted driver” speeches. It was led by a teacher and mother of a former student, a student who never attended prom or graduation. Why, you ask? Because Shawna was killed one month before her own prom, as a result of distracted driving.

Shawna's mom displays her prom dress as she speaks to the assembled students. She wants students to stop and think about Shawna; she doesn’t want a single student or student’s family to feel the sadness she and her family feel every day. Distracted driving has become an epidemic. In Shawna's case, it was her own distraction. She was drinking coffee and texting while behind the wheel. Shawna lost control of her vehicle, it overturned, and she was thrown from the car. Fortunately, no one else was in the car with Shawna and no other vehicles were involved.

Shawna's mom says she speaks out as a parent, not as a teacher. She does not try to lecture; she does not tell the students what to do; she, simply and tenderly, shares a personal story of what can happen when you drive while distracted.

As the students left the assembly, conversations were robust. This presentation was powerful, it made an impact. For one girl, it rang to close to home. She recalls her own auto accident last year when she was using her iPod while driving. Fortunately, she was not injured and no other vehicle was involved. The teen says that the presentation helped her realize how her risky driving behavior could have affected herself and her family. She vows to change her driving habits and not ride with friends who are not attentive drivers.

Shawna’s fatal auto accident was five years ago, but the memories will never fade. Her mother says, “I couldn't save my own child, but if I can save someone else's by talking about Shawna, then it's all worth it."

Lawsuit Financial, the pro-justice lawsuit funding company, strongly supports restrictions on driver distractions of any kind. We actively promote driver safety and publicly address the many driving distractions that exist in our daily lives. As an expert in auto accident lawsuit funding, we see the devastating effects that driver distractions can cause. Please do not put yourself and others at risk. Save these tasks for another time. Multi-tasking is not meant for our roads. The more we educate the better chance we all have to improving our roadways.

For one family a simple medication error led to permanent injuries. Fifteen days after a child was born prematurely, she was given a heavy dose of nutrients; one hundred times the dosage prescribed by the doctor. The medical error led to cardiac arrest and severe complications. Now a little girl struggles every day. She is blind and has cerebral palsy. Now almost four-years-old, the child remains in a wheelchair, and can not feed herself or even go to the bathroom on her own. The same will be true in 20 years. This child will not have the same opportunities as other children; her parents will not witness all the milestones most parents experience. Full-time care will be required for the rest of her life – all because of a medical error.

Her family filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against Lee Memorial Health System (LMHS), which maintained that the child's medical problems were the result of her premature birth, despite acknowledging that it made a serious error in dispersing the nutrients. Although the family was awarded $19.2 million, under sovereign immunity the liability cap could limit the award to 10% or $200,000. That's $200,000 for past and future expenses – medical expenses and around-the-clock care for the rest of her life. Does that seem fair?

The hospital has never paid a claims bill through the court; the family hopes after an appeal this will be the first. To overcome Lee Memorial’s sovereign immunity protection, a specific bill would have to be passed by the Florida legislature, which could only happen after all appeals had been exhausted, and this could take years.

How has this family been able to pay medical expenses and ongoing care of their child? Lawsuit funding is available to parents of a disabled victim against litigation proceeds that are earmarked for the care and treatment of the victim. It is extremely expensive to care for someone in this situation and to have to do it without financial assistance is almost impossible. Lawsuit Financial offers legal financial assistance to families struggling financially during a medical malpractice lawsuit. Lawsuit funding is a means to assist with your financial burdens while your lawyer seeks appropriate justice.

Robert was waiting at a red traffic light. Moments later, the driver of a Ford F150 slammed into the back end of his Honda Accord pushing Robert through the intersection and into an oncoming vehicle. An investigation proved that the driver of the pick-up was answering a text when the accident occurred.

Robert suffered a neck and leg injuries, and a herniated disc in his lower back. He underwent surgery followed by months of physical therapy. To receive compensation for medical expenses and lost wages, Robert filed a lawsuit. His attorney told him that it could be months for the case to settle. The insurance company made Robert a low-ball offer. Robert didn't want to accept the offer, but he was facing mounting medical expenses and other bills. His attorney told him about lawsuit funding.

After researching several lawsuit funding companies, Robert signed a contract with Lawsuit Financial. Lawsuit Financial, a leader in the litigation funding industry. Robert felt comfortable with their rates and terms – no application fees, no monthly payments, and best of all, if he lost his case he owed them nothing.

Lawsuit Financial was there when he needed them most. The pre-settlement funding gave Charles financial relief to avoid settling too soon, for too little. And, it gave his attorney the time needed to render a fair settlement.

One day after Governor Nikki Haley of South Carolina signed a bill to create a child ATV safety law, a 16-year old girl was killed in an ATV accident. The teen was riding alone in a field behind her home when she lost control causing the ATV to roll over. She was thrown from the vehicle which then landed on top of her. The girl died from blunt force trauma to the head and chest. Her brother was riding in a separate ATV at the time of the accident. Neither teen was wearing a helmet or any safety equipment at the time of the accident.

There are thousands of ATV accidents each year resulting in serious injuries or death. Many of these are among teenagers. The Chandler Law, which goes into effect on July 1, 2011, is named after 16-year-old Chandler Saylor who died eight years ago in an ATV accident. Chandler had attended a swimming birthday party, but at some point the boys at the party were allowed to ride ATVs. Chandler had never driven an ATV before, and when he tried to avoid hitting another boy, Chandler lost control causing the ATV to roll over.

Operating and riding an ATV is dangerous and risky. Wearing a helmet while operating an ATV reduces the risk of fatal head injury by 42 percent, and the risk of non-fatal head injury by 64 percent. The Chandler Law will require helmets, eye protection and training for ATV riders younger than 16. Even if this law had been in effect prior to these fatal accidents, it would not have applied to these two teenagers since they were 16-years-old at the time of the accidents.

Although ATV accidents generally result in negligence or careless of the operator, they can also be caused by a poor design or inadequate warnings on the vehicle. When negligent supervision, defective design or another rider's recklessness causes severe injury or death, a family may seek justice through a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit.

If you or a loved one has been involved in an ATV accident as a result of another driver, defective product, or inadequate warnings on the vehicle you may able to seek fair compensation for your injuries. Going through a lawsuit can takes a long time. While your attorney is working to obtain full case value, you may be faced with substantial medical bills due to injuries or funeral expenses as a result of a loved ones death. As the leader in litigation funding, Lawsuit Financial provides pre-settlement funding to plaintiffs struggling financially while waiting for their case to settle. If you would like to learn how Lawsuit Financial can help you, contact us today.

Often times, when a plaintiff files a lawsuit he/she has suffered serious injuries or has lost a loved one. Such lawsuits can be the result of medical malpractice, an auto accident, defective product, or work-related injuries. Medical treatment may include surgery, medication, physical therapy, and the bills can reach thousands of dollars. These health care providers expect payment regardless of your financial situation.

Plaintiffs will want to instruct their attorney to settle for whatever amount they can, and as soon as they can. They see a quick settlement as the only light at the end of the tunnel. That is usually because they are in financial distress, cannot get a bank loan, and have nowhere else to turn. They have never heard of lawsuit funding.

Lawsuit funding companies help people “bridge” the gap between when an accident occurs and when a settlement is reached. The strategy behind lawsuit funding is to allow plaintiffs the time needed to wait for a just settlement, rather than settling early just to pay the bills.
Lawsuit Financial began in order to help victims just like you to pay bills and manage debt during a time when you need it most. We understand that you are up against a defendant with deep pockets who will deny, delay, and defend stretching your finances to the limits. They want you to become so desperate that you will accept a cheap offer. Alleviating the financial burden enables you to concentrate on what's really important - recuperating from your injuries and pursuing a fair and just settlement.

A plaintiff who has exhausted all financial resources and is considering accepting an unfair settlement offer may be able to apply for lawsuit funding. A cash advance from Lawsuit Financial enables you to recover from your injuries while allowing your attorney to negotiate a full case value settlement. There are no application fees, credit checks, or monthly payments. The only time Lawsuit Financial is paid is when you settle your case. Lawsuit funding is a non-recourse cash advances, meaning if you lose your lawsuit, the cash advance is yours to keep; you owe us nothing!

If you want to take back financial control of your life after a serious injury or devastating loss, you consider pre-settlement funding. Avoid feeling pressured to accept a settlement too early, for too little. Call or visit our website to learn how a cash advance from Lawsuit Financial can eliminate the stress of frantically searching for a way to pay your bills and see justice being served. You have nothing to lose, nothing to risk, and only the financial staying power while you wait for justice.

When we place a loved one in a nursing home or assisted living facility, we expect them to be cared for and protected. Alzheimer’s and dementia patients require extra care because they tend to wander, become disoriented, and lost. When we hear stories like the recent one at the Springfield Skilled Care Center, it makes us all wonder about the safety are aging loved ones.

It appears that an 81-year-old resident was trying to crawl through a window when she fell and suffered a fractured neck causing her death. A preliminary investigation revealed that part of the window screen and edging around the screen had been pushed out. The window was approximately four feet above the ground.

Nursing homes are required to train staff members, determine which residents have a high risk for wandering, and should install door alarms as well as cameras in order to monitor residents. Did this nursing home assess her risk of wandering and have a plan of care? A state document outlined safety code violations in the special care unit where she lived. The report identified fire doors that wouldn't open properly when fire alarms were tested. There was no mention of any issue with windows, and personnel refused to say whether the windows had locks or alarms.

This case highlights the importance of doing your due diligence when researching nursing homes and assisted living facilities. After you choose a facility, visit often, especially at shift changes. Make unannounced visits. Are there enough staff members and do they interact with the patients. Are there alarms on the doors and windows to alert staff members if a patient tries to leave?

When nursing homes fail to have proper procedures in place or fail to adhere to procedure they may be liable for the injuries or wrongful deaths. Obviously, no amount of money can compensate a family for the loss of a loved one, but if you believe that your loved one was the victim of nursing home neglect or abuse, you may be entitled to compensation. Due to the complexity of these types of cases, plaintiffs may face serious financial hardship as the bills keep coming. Often times, they do not have the financial resources to wait for their case to settle.

Lawsuit Financial offers a pre-settlement cash advance so plaintiffs have the staying power to await fair compensation for their loss rather than accepting a speedy, low-cost settlement. A lawsuit cash advance is a strategic tool to help your attorney maximum case value. Contact Lawsuit Financial to learn more about how lawsuit funding can help your case.

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The iPad 2 features a new, thinner design that reduces the weight. The addition of a dual-core processor is another new feature in the iPad 2 that promises to be twice as fast. Important documents can be stored on the iPad, such as the rules of procedure and rules of evidence manuals and reference books. The iPad 2 is also a great tool for reading files; apps allow you to make notations, sign documents, and present them to your clients for their signature – all right on the iPad. You can also connect the device to a projector and show exhibits to the judge or jury in court.

The addition of a HDMI adaptor means easily interfacing the iPad 2 with a HDMI display. Conference calls can be turned into face-to-face video conferences with the iPad 2’s camera. For many lawyers, this can be a better way to discuss a case with an expert witness. A second camera allows you to take still photos shoot 720p high-definition video. Since HDMI monitors are used more frequently in conferences, this means it will become much easier to share multi-media presentations using one simple cable to connect the iPad to the display. The iPad 2 can also be charged while presenting, so there’s no fear of your losing battery.

Even with the one possible drawback that some courts may not admit recording devices into session, the iPad 2’s additional features certainly make it a worthwhile upgrade for any lawyer.

Lawsuit Financial Corporation helps provide legal finance cash flow solutions and to plaintiffs involved in pending, personal injury litigation. Strategies are recommended so that timely funding will enhance ultimate case results by removing current financial pressure to settle a case early and inexpensively. That pressure may be caused by an inability to pay mortgage payments, medical bills, car payments, food or other necessities of life. Removing the financial pressure to settle can help the client and the attorney pursue the case to a full and fair settlement. Thus, strategic lawsuit funding will often enhance case revenues. Mark Bello is one of the recognized experts in this field, both as an underwriter of these transactions and as an advocate for appropriate treatment of plaintiffs/clients in this industry and in litigation.

Do you know where your vehicle owner's manual is? Did you read it thoroughly after purchasing the car or were you like most of us who felt there wasn't a need? Admit it – you have never read it have you? Let's face it, we all know how to drive a car and they are all the same, right? Wrong! Quite often when consumers buy a new vehicle, they merely glance at the owner's manual or never touch it.

With the arsenal of auto safety technology, it is more important now than ever to understand all the features of your vehicle. If you don’t know where the wipers, blinkers, emergency flashers, door locks, etc., are they really helping to keep you safe? What about new features you have never had in a car before? Do you know how to operate them? Every vehicle is different, even if the manufacturer may not be.

Here is an example of what I am talking about. An employee just replaced her year old Ford Focus sedan with a Focus hatchback. Now you would think that Ford would place at least the basic features in the same location on the same model vehicle, right? Well, on the first day driving her new vehicle, it rained. She went to turn on the windshield wipers, but turned on the blinkers instead. The windshield wiper stalk is on the right side in this car. The door locks in this car are not on the driver door, but on the center dash. When the driver gets opens the door, all doors unlock, but if a passenger gets out, they do not. The dashboard has a large display with the time, mileage, and average miles per gallon, but the gas gauge is half the size of the previous Ford Focus and difficult to see through the steering wheel. Today, she almost ran out of gas because this important gauge is almost hidden. Then there are all the warnings going off – almost out of gas in today’s situation.

The combination of visual and audible warnings might be confusing to drivers, especially teens and the elderly. With all the high-tech, some assume their car will automatically adjust for their errors – the car will automatically adjust its speed or brake to avoid a collision.

This makes me wonder how many accidents are caused from a driver’s negligence in knowing his/her vehicle before that first drive. Take the time to read the owner’s manual. Familiarize yourself with the recommended maintenance schedules and know the recommended tire pressure and read how all the controls work. Remember, there might be new buttons and gadgets your old vehicle did not have. After reading the manual, sit in the car and locate all the features. Little differences like the location of the windshield wipers can be a big difference if it suddenly starts raining. Driving is not the time to start looking around the car. They may seem like little annoyances now, but knowing your vehicle before you drive can maximize your protection, and others.

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

If you are worried about paying bills and other financial obligations, Lawsuit Financial has a solution. As one of the country's most experienced legal funding companies, we provide lawsuit funding so you don’t have to settle too early, for too little. Lawsuit Financial will evaluate your case, and if approved, can usually provide the funding you need within 24 – 48 hours. Best of all, there are no fees unless you win your case. Call us or visit our website to learn more about lawsuit funding services with Lawsuit Financial.

A 91-year-old Baltimore man was enjoying a warm spring day riding his mobility scooter when he was struck by a pick-up truck. According to initial police reports, the man was in the crosswalk when he was hit. He was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. The investigation is ongoing, but police do not believe speed was a factor. Was the driver not paying attention?

Regardless of how the accident occurred, the family may decide to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the driver of the pick-up truck. An experienced attorney will file suit against the guilty party on behalf of the family and fight for fair compensation. Due to the long legal process, if the family is in need of financial help, they may also decide to secure lawsuit funding prior to their case settling. Lawsuit Financial is a litigation funding company that works with clients to help them secure pre-settlement funding and structured settlement payouts. Case funding can help level the playing field by easing immediate financial pressures. It helps a plaintiff's attorney fight for fair compensation instead of settling for less than case value.

With a lawsuit cash advance from Lawsuit Financial, plaintiffs can cover mounting medical bills, funeral expenses, and any basic, everyday living expenses. Lawsuit Financial has the resources to provide you with pre-settlement funding when you most need it. Best of all, if you suffer the misfortune of losing your case, you will owe Lawsuit Financial nothing. Take the time to contact us about your case and to learn more about your options with Lawsuit Financial.

A wrongful death results from the negligence or other unjust action on the part of another person, company, or entity. It is not only heartbreaking, but there will never be that chance to say goodbye. We know it is difficult to face reality head on and to file a wrongful death lawsuit; no compensation will replace the loss of a loved one. However, it can help replace the loss of income earned, pay medical bills, funeral costs, and just maybe, some emotional anguish.
There is a famous quote by Plato – Good people do not need laws to tell them to act with responsibility, while bad people will find a way around the laws.

One thing you will learn early on is that the big businesses and insurance companies care only about themselves. They have the deep pockets and will do everything in their power to deny, delay, and defend. They have the staying power to force an early settlement so they will drag out the process as long as possible. The plaintiff may feel pressure to accept a low-ball offer as substantial and unexpected financial problems take their toll. But, the plaintiff's attorney needs more time and is advising against an early settlement. Without some financial reprieve, the plaintiff is between a rock and a hard place.

The lawsuit funding expert knows justice will not be served if a plaintiff's financial situation prevented them from pursuing full compensation for the loss of their loved one. A lawsuit cash advance can help the plaintiff pay monthly bills, medical expenses, mortgage, rent, car and funeral expenses. With lawsuit funding, there are no monthly fees, no credit checks, not employment history verification. Best of all, it is a non-recourse cash advance, meaning that if you lose your case, you owe nothing; keep the advance free, with no obligation to the funding company.

If you have filed a wrongful death lawsuit and are considering accepting a low-ball settlement from a greedy insurance company, you may benefit from lawsuit funding. Don't settle for less; contact the lawsuit funding expert!

All too often someone can destroy the lives of others when he/she chooses to get behind the wheel while intoxicated. On May 1, the irresponsible actions of one man claimed the life of a young woman.

The impaired driver of a 2008 Dodge pick-up truck rear-ended the woman's 2008 Nissan. The driver of the Nissan was pinned in her vehicle; the fire department had to use the Jaws-of-Life to rescue her. Unfortunately, she died shortly after reaching the hospital.

The family of this young woman will likely may want to pursue a wrongful death claim in hopes of receiving compensation for funeral costs, medical expenses, emotional damages and other related losses. Due to the nature of a drunk driver accident, it is important that they contact an attorney to help preserve their legal rights and help them recover full compensation. While discussing the case with an attorney, they might also want to ask about lawsuit funding.

When they apply for a lawsuit cash advance, they only need to provide case details to the litigation funding company. Once approved, they receive their pre-settlement funding within 24-48 hours. They won’t have to pay upfront fees or make monthly payments, and once the lawsuit cash advance arrives, they may use it to pay for medical bills, funeral expenses, tuition, or other outstanding bills. The best thing about lawsuit financing is that it removes the financial desperation to accept any nonsense offers from the greedy insurance company, which deliberately drags the proceeding down to cause financial pain. Lawsuit funding is a strategic tool used by many plaintiffs who have lost a loved one due to an auto accident and need financial assistance while waiting fair compensation and justice.

A worker sustained a jaw fracture and spinal injuries when he was catapulted from a forklift. According to a personal injury lawsuit, the man was ordered to ride on the back of the forklift to counterbalance the heavy load.

The man was part of a crew building a pole barn at the time of the accident. He said that the supervisor on the job instructed him to sit on the back of the Bobcat which was loaded with 2,780 pounds of steel. After the steel was elevated, the load slammed to the ground which launched the man in the air and over the top of the Bobcat. He landed face-first onto the pile of steel. The worker lost most of his teeth, and suffered multiple herniated discs in his spine, multiple rib fractures, a collapsed lung, and a traumatic brain injury. He underwent seven surgeries.

After a nine day trial, a settlement of $1 million was reached, the full value of the defendants' insurance policy. The plaintiff declined to pursue compensation for economic damages resulting from his permanent injuries.

Lawsuit Financial understands that suffering from a personal injury is a devastating experience. Cases like this can be lengthy and complicated; this worker was injury in 2004 and the case just recently settled. Over the years, he may have struggled financially due to medical expenses and lost wages. Lawsuit funding may have been an option. A lawsuit cash advance is available to pay medical expenses, rent, mortgage, car payment, and any other important bill or expense, while waiting for your case to settle. Lawsuit funding is a non-recourse cash advance against your lawsuit; it is contingent upon the outcome of your case. If you lose, you do not repay your lawsuit cash advance. If you are involved in a lawsuit and are concerned how you will meet your financial obligations while the lawsuit is pending, contact Lawsuit Financial toll free at 877-377-SUIT (7848) or visit our website at www.lawsuitfinancial.com for a free consultation.

Witnesses stated that the driver of a 1999 Ford Explorer hit a parked vehicle, then backed up and took off, fleeing the scene at a high rate of speed and with no headlights. Moments later, he veered across the highway and into oncoming traffic, hitting a 2002 Mercury Marquis head-on. The driver and two passengers in the Marquis were air-lifted to a local hospital with serious injuries.

Following the second accident, a Breathalyzer test showed the driver of the Explore had a blood-alcohol level of 0.96. He was also driving without a license and no proof of insurance. He has been charged with second-degree assault and recklessly causing serious physical injury to another person by means of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument (vehicle).

In cases like this, lawsuits are, typically, the way to compensate the victims and punish the perpetrator. Most likely, the victims will contact a personal injury attorney to discuss their rights. The victims may be faced with significant medical bills and possibly therapy depending on the extent and duration of their injuries.

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Accidents happen. Unfortunately, there is no way to get around them, but reducing the number and severity of accidents should be the number one goal. Carelessness and inattention are major factors in auto accidents; distracted driving consistently being one of the most serious issues. Here are a few examples of serious and fatal accidents over a one month period in North Carolina.

Last month, five teens were involved in a serious auto accident. The driver crossed the center line and ran off the road, leaving one passenger dead and two seriously injured. The cause of the accident – an impaired driver. A day later, police responded to a single roll-over auto accident involving three teenagers who were injured when the driver lost control of their SUV. A police investigation revealed that the driver was was driving at excessive speed; 65 mph in a 35 mph zone. One teen was not wearing a seat belt and was thrown from the vehicle. A week later, a college student fell asleep at the wheel, lost control of her vehicle, and hit a tree killing two sorority sisters. Two weeks ago, a fatal auto accident took the life of one teen. The cause of the accident – texting while driving.

North Carolina is not the only state facing numerous serious and fatal teen auto accidents. These concerns are not about teen drivers being inexperienced, as much as they are about distractions, impaired driving, speeding, and driving while fatigued. Although studies have shown that teens are the most likely to be distracted while driving, these concerns do no only apply to teens. A driver usually does not intend to harm anyone when he/she becomes distracted or impaired behind the wheel. Unfortunately, this seemingly innocent habit can be deadly. These tragedies are a reminder to us all to practice safe driving, not only for our sake, but for the sake of our fellow drivers on the road.

It is always difficult to hear about the loss of a loved one due to an auto accident. The last thing you want to deal with during the pain and grief is the legal and financial issues. A wrongful death attorney can help you recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages – present and future, funeral expenses, and pain and suffering.

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You were seriously injured in an auto accident and are now unable to work, have no other source of income, and no savings built up. You have a pending lawsuit, but that may take months, even years to settle. Costly medical treatment has left you financially devastated. The deep-pocket insurance company made a low-ball offer and is dragging its feet, forcing you deeper and deeper in debt. The company is hoping you will exhaust your limited disposable income, which, in turn, will force you to settle the case, too soon for too little. You try to wait out the legal process, but financial pressures keep building; you have medical bills, mortgage payments, car payments, and other monthly bills. You don't qualify for a bank loan and an absolute obligation to repay scares you because you might lose the case. So, you must settle you case for the inadequate offer, right? Wrong!

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He was a patient who expected that his doctors would perform their jobs with the utmost of their abilities. However, as a result of their alleged negligence the man bled to death following ulcer surgery. Last month, an Alabama jury awarded the family $3 million in a wrongful death lawsuit. The defense said, “jury's decision is one with which we disagree, and we are disappointed in their verdict.” An appeal is expected.

The family alleged that the man bled to death due to negligent care during his hospital stay and failure to provide the proper follow-up care after the man was released from the hospital. The suit claimed negli¬gent and improper surgery and medical care by the hospital and doctors. The defense argued at trial that anemia, alcohol use, and the use of over-the-counter medication were contributing factors to the man’s death. The defendants also claimed that his ulcer was unusually large and could not be treated with standard surgical procedures.

Medical Malpractice is a serious issue and a leading cause of wrongful death. While no amount of money can replace the loss of a family member, filing a wrongful death lawsuit for medical malpractice is a way for family members to relieve some of the financial burden and move on with their life. Wrongful death lawsuits are difficult to pursue, and many victims never receive the compensation they deserve. It is important to talk to an experienced medical malpractice attorney to ensure your case has the best possible chance at success. The attorney will need to prove that the doctors and nurses were negligent with regards to their care of the patient.

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Negligence puts all of us at risk. It could be a distracted or drunk driver, defective product, or inferior safety standards. Sometimes such negligence can be devastating resulting in serious, long-term, or life-threatening injuries, and even death. The injured may require on-going medical treatment and be unable to work. If the negligence resulted in death, the deceased may have been the bread winner. Unfortunately, the financial obligations – monthly bills, mortgage, rent, medical expenses, and funeral expenses – must still be paid, even if you have filed a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit.

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The Florida man was killed while working on a truck to repair a traffic light. The driver of a Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) struck the truck knocking the man out of the truck bucket and 20 feet to the ground. The truck was propelled across three lanes of traffic. According to the police report, the bus driver never slowed down, despite flashing lights, orange cones, and a flagman. The bus driver claims he did not see the flagman or the traffic engineering truck in the intersection. The man worked for the city as a signal traffic repairer, making $29,300 a year at the time of his death.

JTA agreed to pay the victims’ family over $1 million in compensation. Unfortunately, there is a catch - the Florida Legislature has to approve it because the state has a $200,000 statutory cap on damages. Senator Tony Hill (D) filed a bill that would allow the family to collect the compensation beyond the cap.

Punitive damages should not be capped. They exist to remind companies and corporations that their actions have consequences. The sudden and unexpected death of a love one is a devastating event that can never be erased with monetary compensation. Senator Hill believes the bill will be passed and this family can move on with their lives. I hope he is right. The victim’s wife said she would prefer to have her husband back, but the money would help relieve some of the financial and emotional strain that has been put on her and her children. It will help put her two children through college.

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Two fatal auto accidents that occurred less than two weeks apart happened on the same 59th Street Bridge exit ramp, in the exact same spot, at the same time of day, crashing into the exact two storefronts. Both vehicles were even the same make – a Volkswagen. Both drivers were speeding.

In the first accident, the motorist failed to make a sharp right turn and careened off the exit ramp striking a pedestrian. The pedestrian died from serious head injuries; the driver severed his arm. In the second accident, the driver also lost his arm.

The eeriness of these similar accidents has many questioning the sharp turn at the end of this exit ramp. Three off-ramps running side by side, deposited vehicles from the bridge onto a road that runs parallel to the bridge. In January, one of those lanes was blocked by concrete barriers as par t of reconfiguring the road to increase pedestrian safety. The barrier forces drivers to navigate a much sharper angle while merging into traffic. Area business owners say the renovation has caused unintentional chaos because now the ramp is much harder for drivers to see. They also say that the sharper angle seems to direct cars closer than usual to their stores.

In early March, the DOT installed orange traffic barrels in the center of the intersection to help divert the merging traffic into separate lanes. Following these two fatalities, they have added signs at the bridge exit ramps to remind drivers of the 30 mile per hour speed limit. The city also plans to install rumble strips along the off-ramp. The DOT said they are making safety a priority. Motorists can help by slowing down and applying extra caution in construction zones.
If you were injured or lost a loved one in an auto accident due to the negligence of another driver, you may be able to seek compensation for your injuries or loss. After an auto accident, you may also be faced with physical, emotional, and financial hardship. Medical bills and other expenses may be piling up. You may be unable to work due to injuries sustained. What can you do to make ends meet?

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You may have read about a horrific Colorado auto accident on February 23 when a tow truck driver was dragged to his death by the owner of the SUV he was attempting to tow. This father-of-two received a call to tow an illegally parked SUV. In the middle of hooking a tow cable to the vehicle, the woman who owned it jumped in and drove away. The man’s leg became tangled in the metal tow cable, and eventually was torn from his torso. Both legs were ultimately severed. Horrified motorists flashed their lights and honked their horns, but the woman ignored them. The man was screaming as his body scraped along the road. Police found a bloody trail and tattered clothing along the mile long stretch of road. The woman even failed to stop after the man was freed from her vehicle. He died in the hospital from multiple injuries and “blunt force trauma.” The woman claims she did not know she was dragging the man.

The tow truck driver has been laid to rest, but his family is faced with a difficult time trying to cope with their loss. His wife has filed a wrongful death lawsuit alleging that the woman was negligent and careless because she knew her vehicle was being towed and that she was dragging the man. The plaintiff claims that she is faced with medical bills, funeral expenses, and her family has lost earnings and earning capacity as a result of her husband’s wrongful death. This is not an uncommon scenario. Cases like this are incredibly difficult physically, emotionally, and financially. Often, the family is thrown into economic chaos and faces a highly uncertain financial future. A wrongful death lawsuit is about recovering the deceased’s economic potential that was cut short due to the negligence of someone else. Unfortunately, in many cases a wrongful death lawsuit can take years to settle. Insurance companies may push to settle for an amount far less than the case value. Plaintiffs may be feeling the financial pressures and have no where to turn for support. What can they do?

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A former high school football player has sued a western Pennsylvania school district over concussions sustained during games in 2007. The suit states that the 19-year-old struggles with memory problems, nausea and other issues as a result of three concussions he sustained during the 2007 football season. The last head trauma left him clearly disoriented and walking aimlessly on the sidelines, yet the coaching staff sent him back into games without being properly checked out. It wasn’t until teammates alerted his mother to take him to the hospital that the injured player was diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury.

After sustaining a series of traumatic brain injuries, the teen attempted to return to school, but was unable to concentrate on his studies. According to the lawsuit, he and his family made numerous requests to the school district for accommodating his needs, but all were disregarded. They allege that the school failed to provide an appropriate education, glossing over any academic and attendance issues offering to simply pass the student through graduation.

The lawsuit also contends that the coach and trainer failed to protect the player by allowing him to be repeatedly injured during the game, leading to his permanent injuries and learning disabilities, the player’s mom was never told of the first two concussions, and he was not kept out of the game even though teammates expressed concerns.

The Centers for Disease Control report that between 1.6 and 3 million people suffer from sports-related concussions in the U.S. each year. Concussions can be difficult to detect; there are no outward signs, and symptoms are not always immediate after the injury. It is not uncommon for a player to take a blow to the head and experience no symptoms; the player will not, necessarily, lose consciousness. If a concussion goes undiagnosed, it may increase the risk of re-injury and, ultimately, lead to chronic changes in the brain. Athletes who return to their sport before they fully recover from a head injury are at a greater risk because the prior injury leaves the brain vulnerable to repeated injury, concussions and at increased risk for memory loss, cognitive problems, and chronic headaches. Preventing long-term consequences of concussions requires education. It is critical that coaches, trainers, parents, and athletes be equipped with the right knowledge to recognize the signs and symptoms of a traumatic brain injury and be trained to act appropriately and quickly when a concussion occurs.

This young man’s life has obviously been turned upside down. He may never be able to achieve the education he should or fulfill career and life-long dreams he once had; all this due to the negligence of his high school coach and trainer.

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Two women died when their vehicle collided with a semi-truck on Interstate 70 in Ohio. The truck driver suffered minor injuries. The women were traveling west when witnesses say their vehicle crossed the median and crashed head-on into the semi truck. The cause of this fatal accident is still under investigation, but Ohio police believe that the female driver was either fatigued or suffered a medical issue causing the accident. Since these women were from Indiana, it is quite possible that they had been traveling for some time.
Tiredness and fatigue can often affect one’s driving long before it is noticeable. Fatigue related accidents are often more serious because reaction times are delayed or the driver fails to react at all. When a tractor trailer is involved, the results are quite often more serious or fatal due to the weight and size of the truck. Although this accident does not appear to be the fault of the truck driver, this case may likely illustrate just how powerful and extensive an auto accident can be especially if fatigue is a factor.

Fatigue and driving is a very dangerous combination, especially at night or on long road trips. Driver fatigue can cause a driver to fall asleep at the wheel or make serious, even fatal, driving errors. A study by National Central University in Jhongli, Tatung University, Taiwan; recently reported at New Scientist magazine that "driving for just 80 minutes without a break can make motorists a danger on the roads". They found that drivers who do not take frequent rest stops have slower reactions than those who break up long journeys. People run a higher risk of succumbing to driver fatigue between 2am and 6am and during what is known as the "2pm slump". Studies show the number of accidents increase according to the time of day and the number of hours driven.

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A woman and her three grandchildren were seriously injured and her husband killed when the driver of a Hyundai slammed into their Mazda minivan. The woman driving the Hyundai exited an off-ramp of the highway at an estimated speed of 50 mph, made an unsafe turn, and struck the median and collided with the Mazda causing it to overturn.

A lawsuit was recently filed alleging that the driver of the Hyundai was negligent in the operation of her vehicle, primarily failing to drive at a reasonable speed when she attempted a right. She was also driving in excess of the posted speed limit. The lawsuit seeks damages for wrongful death, past and future pain and suffering, disability, emotional and mental stress and worry, medical expenses, and other care for the personal injuries sustained by the injured victims.

Speeding has just become a part of driving for motorists. Some drivers see to think that the speed limits are merely suggestions; they don’t think twice about driving 5 – 15 mph above the posted speed limit. As in this case, a speeding driver may not have time to a react suddenly, causing a serious or fatal accident. Speeding not only increases the likelihood of an accident, it usually results in more serious injuries.

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Today, I read an article about an under-aged drinking party in which fifty-two people were arrested. Forty-six were under twenty-one; two were young high school teens. A few things were interesting about this article. Police were called to the party by neighbors complaining that several vehicles were parked the wrong way on the street and blocking fire hydrants. Once police arrived, they discovered it was a “Business Hoes and CEOs” party with large quantities of alcohol and marijuana. Now I am familiar with “themed” parties, but this is a new one to me. If like me, you are new to this concept, at a “Business Hoes and CEOs” party the guys dress up in nice business attire while the ladies get decked out in slightly, risqué clothing – they are to look classy, but still show some skin. These parties have been popular for the college students, but have recently been attended by many high school students.

This article was especially alarming because it involved students from the same school district as a 17-year-old girl who drowned while attending an underage drinking party in 2008. She was one of a group of teens who were apparently party-hopping after their high school won the homecoming football game. The teen was found face down in a swamp. A wrongful death lawsuit in the girl’s drowning was recently settled. The Business Hoes and CEOs party was held just blocks away from the girl’s home.

Unfortunately, underage drinking is not limited to this Boston suburb; it is a nationwide problem that often results in tragic consequences. The school year will soon be coming to an end, but before that many seniors will be excitedly preparing for prom and graduation. Although a time to celebrate, statistics show that the months of April – June are the most dangerous for teens. One-third of alcohol-related auto fatalities involving teens each year happen during these months. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, alcohol-related accidents spike during April, May and June, the peak months for proms and graduations. Students against Drunk Driving (SADD) reports automobile accidents are the leading cause of death among teens, and approximately 36 percent of auto fatalities among 15-20 year-olds are alcohol-related.

While it is obvious that kids under 21-years-old are drinking, it doesn’t mean that parents should stop the lines of communication. Let them know that bad decisions have consequences. Research shows regular communication between parents and teens has a positive influence on teen decision making. Don’t let your child be a sobering statistic. Together we hope to raise awareness about the risks, dangers, and consequences of underage drinking.

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The accident occurred in three years ago. It took the life of a teen that had just finished taking his high school placement test. The cause of the accident - a young woman who had consumed 10 beers in five hours, then got behind the wheel of her vehicle. Evidence showed she had a blood alcohol concentration of .249 percent two hours after the accident, which is three times the .08 legal limit.

The family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the woman, the restaurant which served her, and the city of Tuscon alleging that had city engineers not abandoned plans to add five feet of asphalt to the roadway, the accident never would have happened. The jury found the defendant 34% liable, the city 33% liable and the restaurant who had served her alcohol 33% liable. Although the jury awarded in favor of the plaintiff, the family said that the judgment will never compensate them for the loss of their son.

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Two years ago, a 23-year-old man was working as a foreman assembling a grain bin on a farm when he was electrocuted. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) later determined that the flexible cord the man was using has been improperly wired and that he had been assembling the grain bin on a damaged ladder and had not been properly trained in the ladder’s use. OSHA says that three company violations played a role in the man’s death.

A workplace injury lawsuit was on behalf of the victim’s young son. The lawsuit accuses the defendants of failing to provide proper electrical safety testing, failing to inspect all electrical cords and components, and failing to provide a safe place for workers.

Representatives of the estate say that that the damages they are seeking are “for the exclusive benefit of the child.” The lawsuit seeks an unspecified amount compensation for loss of services, comfort, companionship and financial support for the child. It states that “negligence on the part of the defendants directly and proximately caused the electrocution and death of the foreman.” The defendants have denied all allegations of negligence, as well as having any responsibility or role in the matter. This accident was preventable. Employers need to be proactive in addressing safety issues to ensure their workplaces are safe and healthful.

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A man was driving down the highway when all of a sudden a steel construction disc fell off the back of another truck. When the driver hit the disc, the impact caused him to loose control of his vehicle. He suffered a herniated cervical disc that required a laminectomy and fusion. As a result of this accident, he is unable to walk without assistance.

After speaking with a personal injury lawyer, the victim filed a lawsuit alleging that the truck driver was negligent in not properly securing his load. The plaintiff said his accident totally disabled him and caused him to go bankrupt; he owned a small business and he could no longer run it due to the extent of his injuries.

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A man’s artery was punctured during the placement of a stent, leaving him paralyzed and incontinent. Seven years later, his medical malpractice lawsuit was settled for $14 million. According to the suit, the man was suffering dizziness and slurred speech when he arrived at the emergency room. Doctors gave him aspirin and the anti-platelet medication, Plavix. His symptoms subsided, but he was still admitted overnight for observation. The next morning, he complained of short-term slurred speech and numbness in his right hand. A neuroradiologist recommended an immediate procedure to insert a stent into the artery. During the procedure, the neuroradiologist punctured the arterial wall. Because the patient was on a large dosage of blood thinner, blood flowed from the puncture, pooling around his brain. By the time doctors realized it, the bleeding had caused massive pressure damage to the brain stem and caustic damage to brain tissue. He spent two months in a coma. Now this optician and father of four, spends his days in a hospital bed and wheelchair in the home of his 76-year-old mother, who cares for him round-the-clock.

During the trial, the plaintiff said the surgery was not necessary and medication would have been sufficient. The defense argued that the man suffered from a rare brain injury unrelated to the surgery. After six hours, the jury found in favor of plaintiff.

The doctor told a local television station that the lawsuit was frivolous. He said that the plaintiff won because he hired a more expensive attorney than the doctor’s insurance company was willing to pay for. This has nothing to do with a frivolous lawsuit, but everything to do with seeking redress for this victim’s serious injuries and permanent disabilities. Hospitals and doctors must be held accountable for their mistakes. A lawsuit no only provides compensation to the injured party, but makes doctors more accountable, more careful in the future, and helps prevent such errors from reoccurring.

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It was Halloween morning. A respiratory therapist at Oakwood Hospital in Wayne, Michigan was on his way to work. The man was stopped at a red traffic light when the drunk driver of a Chevrolet Silverado slammed into his Ford Focus at an estimated 70 – 80 miles per hour. There was no indication that the intoxicated driver attempted to slow down. The impact pushed the pick-up truck over the top of the Focus and into another vehicle before it swung back onto the Focus. The driver of the Focus was pronounced dead at the scene. The drunk driver had a blood alcohol level of 0.19; Michigan’s legal limit is .08.

The wife of the deceased man has filed a wrongful death lawsuit alleging that the driver of the Silverado was negligent and reckless by driving under the influence, failing to maintain control of his vehicle and failing to operate at a reasonable speed. She is seeking compensation for mental anguish, funeral expenses, and for the loss of enjoyment in life activities.

It could take years for this lawsuit to reach a settlement. While coping with her grief, she may be burdened by the expenses associated with his death and the daily bills resulting from the lack of his income. There is immediate financial assistance available to families that find themselves in this type of situation.

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The plaintiff in this case contended that a driver rear-ended her vehicle while she was stopped at a traffic light, pushing her vehicle into another car. She claims to have sustained two herniated cervical discs requiring surgery. The plaintiff’s orthopedic surgeon testified as to the herniated cervical disc and the need for surgery, as well as the fact that the plaintiff suffers from neck and shoulder injuries and will have limitation of motion. Furthermore, the plaintiff was forced to relinquish her position as a travel agency manager due to the ongoing pain and limited mobility in the neck, shoulder and upper extremities. At trial, the defense argued that the plaintiff abruptly stopped at a green light for no apparent reason. The jury found the fair of the plaintiff.

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The day jury selection was scheduled to begin in a lawsuit against a bar an out of court settlement was reached. The lawsuit was the result of a July 2008 drunken boating accident that killed two people and injured two others.

The driver of the boat that caused the accident had a blood alcohol level of .19 at the time of the accident which is more that twice the legal limit. He collided with another boar shortly after leaving a lakeside bar. The lawsuit claimed bar employees continued to serve the man alcohol even though he was clearly intoxicated. Although the settlement was undisclosed, the state’s Dram Shop Act limits the damage award to $250,000 to be divided among all parties.

This is not the end for the families of the deceased or those seriously injured. Although the plaintiffs were on the same side during this out-or-court case, they are opposing parties in a much larger and more complex pending lawsuit against one of the estates. This case may be years before it reaches a settlement.

Damage recovery does not always require you to go to trial and receive a jury verdict. Settlement of your case will, almost always, result in "faster" money than waiting for or pursuing a case to trial. With that said, the recent settlement in this case still took over two years. The other lawsuit may be another two years, most likely more.

The financial pressure in the first case may have been a reason to reach a settlement out of court. Insurance companies and deep pocket defendants have all the time and all the money in the world. Injury victims or the family of a lost loved one, are often forced, by financial circumstances, to consider settlements too early and for too little. Lawsuit Financial provides lawsuit funding to take care of life's necessities (mortgage, rent, car payments, medical expenses, funeral expenses, etc) to reduce your financial pressure to settle too early and for too little. We try to buy you precious time to develop your case, your damages, and allow your attorney the time he needs to get the job done. If the case must go to trial to get you what you deserve, you need to have the financial staying power to pursue the case to trial.

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A construction worker plummeted to the ground when the scaffold he was standing on collapsed. His injuries resulted in severe head trauma and permanent disability. His wife filed a personal injury lawsuit on his behalf alleging that a safety line was not provided. The defendant stated that the worker was negligent by not wearing a safety hat.

Traumatic brain injuries are commonly seen as a result of falls from high points, or after being struck on the head by a heavy object. In a severe traumatic brain injury like this one, the victim remains in a vegetative or a minimally responsive state. The victim requires round-the-clock care for life. Medical expenses will be large and long-term care costly. Worker's compensation cannot adequately compensate an injured worker for permanent losses and disability arising from a serious scaffold accident.

Although the plaintiff in this case was awarded $5,000,000, it was not easily won. Over the three year legal process, the family may have endured financial challenges to make ends meet. There are not only the day-to-day expenses, but mounting medical bills, long-term care, and the loss of wages.

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This medical malpractice lawsuit was the result of a patient suffering a spinal cord hematoma and paralysis. The patient developed a hematoma at the lumbar puncture site, which compressed his spinal cord, causing paralysis. He underwent an emergency surgery, but to no avail. The man is paralyzed from the waist down. He developed decubitus ulcers, urinary tract infections, pneumonia and osteomyelitis; he is in constant pain. Due to his debilitation, the man cannot return to work. The lawsuit alleged that the hematoma and paralysis resulted from the doctor’s negligence for prescribing aspirin and failing to discontinue anticoagulants before the spinal tap. The jury found in favor of the plaintiff for $22.5 million, but due to settlement credits and award caps under Texas law, the plaintiff recovered $10.9 million.

This is just another case of re-victimizing the victim. Tort reform advocates applaud this decision, but will they if they are the victims? In an attempt to prevent occasional unjust jury rulings, some tort reform advocates ensure perpetual injustice by giving politicians the power to “cap” justice. It is time to stop this nonsense and put our trust in the judicial system? It is time to stop punishing the victims of medical error rather than the perpetrators. The system will not repair itself by punishing the victim a second time. We need to stop blaming the victims. Do you know who really pays and who profits from tort reform? I will give you a hint – the taxpayers pay!

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A woman and her toddler were boarding a Chicago train when the train doors closed on the stroller in which her daughter was sitting. The train dragged the stroller and flung her daughter off the station platform.

The incident occurred on the platform at a Chicago train station in November 2009. The train’s doors shut, trapping the stroller and dragging it along with the toddler approximately ten feet past the platform. The little girl landed on the gravel after being thrown from the stroller. The mother claims that she and her child sustained serious injuries, including injuries to her shoulder and other parts of her body that she incurred while trying to rescue her daughter from the moving train.

The woman filed a lawsuit alleging that the driver failed to ensure all passengers had boarded the train before moving away from the station. The lawsuit further stated that the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) failed to have a system in place that would prohibit the train from moving if a passenger was stuck in the doorway. Union officials questioned whether the door sensors failed because they should have prevented the train from moving if the doors weren't fully closed, but it was later discovered that they were operating properly. The woman has sued an unspecified amount of damages.

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A woman has filed a dental malpractice lawsuit alleging a file separation occurred during a root canal, causing her extreme pain. The botched root canal took place in November 2007, but not until recently did the woman discover that the pain she was experiencing since the surgery was due to the file separation.

The suit states that the dentist failed to advise the patient that the file had separated and remained lodged in her root canal. This negligence caused the area to become infected and the patient has been in continuous pain since the surgery. After complaining of extreme and continuous pain, the woman was referred to a specialist who said the file could not be removed. The only option was to have the tooth extracted. As a result, the patient needed subsequent dental treatment, has incurred unnecessary medical expenses and has suffered from loss wages. The lawsuit also claims that the dentist failed to provide proper care and ongoing treatment.

When a patient goes to dentist, he/she entrusts the health of his/her teeth to a professional dentist. If that dentist breaches this trust through negligent care, the patient has the right to seek compensation for damages. Paying bills while waiting for a fair settlement can be a difficult time for a patient.

If you believe that you are a victim of dental malpractice or dental care neglect, it is important to discuss your case and your rights with an experienced dental malpractice attorney. Lawsuit Financial has one of the nation's largest referral networks of attorneys. Once you have a pending lawsuit, you may be facing a tough financial situation. Your landlord, mortgage company, credit card companies, and other creditors still expect you to pay all your bills, and on time. Many people in such a situation will often instruct their lawyer to settle for whatever money they can, as soon as possible.

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Recent statistics released by the NHTSA confirm that Florida is the deadliest state for bicycle accidents; nearly one in five of all accidents in the US. In most states, bicyclists are eagerly awaiting spring to begin riding once again. In Florida, the winter months actually bring an increase in cyclists due to tourists and winter residents that join the locals. The growing popularity of bicycles has led to an increase in bicycle accidents, many fatal. A recent bicycle accident fatality in Vero Beach is still under investigation.

As the 21-year-old cyclist waited at a red traffic light, a tour bus driver rammed into him. The young cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene; the bus driver was examined at the hospital and released. No passengers were on the bus at the time of the accident. At this point, it is unknown why “the bus driver left the right shoulder of the road's edge, passed several vehicles and hit the bicyclist,” according to police. Speculations include the driver suffering a medical condition or a mechanical failure of the bus.

A cyclist injured in a bicycle accident might want to file a claim against the driver. An experienced attorney will investigate the facts of your case to help determine who was negligent. Bicyclists injured in an accident with a motor vehicle are, almost always seriously or fatally injured. In litigation, an innocent bicyclist may recover damages for medical and funeral expenses, loss wages, loss of companionship, pain and suffering, loss of financial support, and mental anguish. A personal injury attorney who specializes in auto/truck bicycle accidents will guide you through the difficult legal process; if you do not have a lawyer, the Lawsuit Financial Attorney Referral Program will locate a specialist for you within 24 hours of your request.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

A tenant in an apartment building filed a personal injury lawsuit alleging she slipped and fell on trash-covered stairs. As a result, she developed bulges in four spinal discs. The victim filed a personal injury lawsuit against the landlord claiming that he knew other tenants were spilling trash as they carried bags down the stairs, and no one was cleaning up the strewn garbage.

It is not always clear who is legally responsible for a victims injuries due to a slip and fall accident. What is due to the property owner’s negligence or was the victim careless or did not take precautions to avoid conditions that could cause the fall? How do you prove fault in a slip and fall accident? In residential settings, including apartments, landlords may be held liable to tenants for slip and fall injuries. Here are two general rules to help determine fault.

1) A person injured in a slip and fall on someone else's property must prove that the cause of the accident was a "dangerous condition", and that the property owner of knew of the dangerous condition.

2) A dangerous condition must present an unreasonable risk to a person on the property, and it must have been a condition that the injured party should not have anticipated under the circumstances.

The plaintiff was able to prove to the jury that the landlord was liable for her slip and fall accident.

Slip and fall accidents can be expensive, disruptive, and painful. Injuries may be long-term or permanent. If you experience injuries on someone’s property due to unsafe or dangerous conditions, the property owner may be held liable for your injury, and you may be entitled to compensatory damages for your pain and suffering, medical bills, lost wages and the treatment of your injuries. What if you become financially strapped while waiting to receive fair compensation?

Pre-settlement funding is a good option for plaintiffs in such a situation. With lawsuit funding, a plaintiff can receive a cash advance against their pending lawsuit to get through any financial difficulties as a result of their injuries. The cash advance would help pay medical bills and take care of other important bills such as the mortgage or car payments. Applying for litigation funding is quick and easy, and can be done online or on the phone. Once approved, funds can be available within 24 – 48 hours. Don’t succumb to your financial setback when lawsuit funding may be an option for you to wait for fair compensation.

What is the difference between a semi-truck driver and other drivers behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs? The only difference is that the trucker is driving a very large, very dangerous big rig. Although alcohol is much less prevalent among truckers than automobile drivers, studies show that illicit drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, or amphetamines/methamphetamines were more prevalent. A trucker high on marijuana will struggle with concentration, reaction times, and perception - three issues that could easily cause a collision. Truckers high on stimulants could be jittery or extremely fatigued when the drugs wear off - and trucker fatigue causes upwards of 30 percent of all truck accidents.

Even though there are laws and federal regulations that try to prevent drunk or drugged truck drivers from getting behind the wheel, there are still alcohol and drug impaired commercial truck drivers barreling down our roadways everyday. According to a study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Traffic Safety, 15 percent of truck drivers had marijuana in their systems, 12 percent had non-prescription stimulants in their systems, five percent had prescription stimulant drugs in their systems, two percent had cocaine in their systems, and one percent had alcohol in their systems.

Although strict federal regulations by the Department of Transportation, and enforcement by the police, have significantly curbed the problem of substance abuse by truckers, the issue is still a big concern. Think about how many trucks you pass in any given day. Now what if just one out of every hundred was impaired. Still a scary thought, isn’t it? And, the results can be serious or deadly.

Take for example the impaired driver of a box truck who slammed into two vehicles waiting at a stop sign. The driver of one vehicle sustained a lacerated face, as a result of broken glass and the driver of the other vehicle suffered a herniated disc. The trucker tested positive for methadone, Xanax and morphine and admitted he had used heroine two days before the accident.

The drivers of both vehicles filed a personal injury lawsuit. Although a jury awarded in favor of both plaintiffs, it was not before they went through some financial setback. The driver who suffered a lacerated face did not have health insurance. The medical expenses alone would be a financial hardship. Added to that the time from loss income and it could have been devastating for both drivers. What is a plaintiff to do when a financial setback arises due to the negligence of another?

There is a silver lining in the dark cloud. Most victims do not realize they can apply for a cash advance before their lawsuit settles. This is called lawsuit funding. It is not a loan because the money does not have to be paid back unless the case is won or settled. There are no upfront fees, no monthly payments, and no need for employment of a credit check. A lawsuit cash advance carries no risk because the plaintiff owes nothing if they lose the case. Lawsuit pre-settlement funding programs provide immediate cash to give a plaintiff and their attorney time to negotiate a fair settlement!

We often see newspaper headlines reporting large jury awards. These are newsworthy because they involve large amounts of money, but what seems lost in these sensationalized reports are the serious injuries, with associated severe pain, suffering, and income loss that precipitated the result. In truth, large settlements or jury awards make up an extremely small percentage of cases. Every case is different and must be evaluated on the facts. Many times large results are reduced on appeal or in a negotiated settlement following the jury verdict. More frequently, a jury will award less than the plaintiff is seeking.

In this case, a woman was stopped at a stop sign, she was rear-ended by another woman causing her neck and back injuries. Apparently, the driver of the second vehicle made no attempt to apply the brakes. She was so distracted that she didn’t notice the victim had stopped. As a result, the victim suffered lumbar and cervical strains. At trial, the defense argued that a spider in the vehicle startled the woman and caused her to unintentionally release her foot from the brake. Although the jury found the defendant guilty, they felt the plaintiffs injuries were much less than $150,000, awarding her $7,124 to cover medical expenses, pain and suffering, and loss of income.

There are numerous variables which determine the value of a settlement. You are entitled to recover reasonable medical expenses - prescriptions, doctor and hospital expenses, physical therapy - incurred as a result of accident. If you miss work due to the accident, you are entitled to recover lost wages. A victim may also be entitled to recover lost wages for time missed due to treatment for injuries.

A jury is more likely to be sympathetic to your claim if they believe you are presenting an accurate picture of the accident and your injuries. Many injuries arising from auto accidents are subjective, such as “my neck is sore and stiff.” It is difficult to objectively verify these injuries since muscle strains or sprains cannot be seen on an x-ray. An injury may look exaggerated when there are no objective findings to support the injured person's complaints. Did the plaintiff in this case get a fair settlement? Did she accurately depict what happened and her resulting injuries? Did enough time pass to be assured the plaintiff will not suffer from injuries that have not surfaced yet?

Might a case like this be a viable candidate for lawsuit funding? Possibly. Any plaintiff can pursue litigation funding. The size of the lawsuit does not determine whether a plaintiff is financially strapped for cash. The largest determining factor is the significance of the accident’s economic impact on the plainitiff’s ability to pay his/her bills and how long the case will take to resolve. That a case is considered “small” may create an inability to fund or may require the funding to be on the “small side”, but funding may still be possible. Even a small lawsuit cash advance in a small case may prevent a plaintiff from settling too soon for too little compensation.

Lawsuit Financial is able to provide a timely (within 24 to 48 hours of approval) cash advance to allow litigation plaintiffs to meet their financial obligations while awaiting case resolution. There is no risk; repayment is conditioned upon the outcome of the case. If you lose the case; you keep the money, free of charge. Can’t work because of your injuries? That is not a problem. We approve or deny pre-settlement funding based upon the strengths and weaknesses of your case; good/bad credit, employment/ unemployment doesn’t matter. If approved, funding is available within 24–48 hours. Applying for lawsuit funding is an easy, no hassle, no risk way to pay your bills timely in the event that your lawsuit is not.

In my post “Major Newspapers Attack Lawsuit Funding: Insurance Company Delay, Deny, and Misrepresentation Tactics Are the Real Story,” I addressed two recent newspaper articles painting a negative image of lawsuit funding companies. These articles were one-sided, aligned with tort reformers and the insurance industry. In this second of a two-part series on the subject, I want to focus on educating consumers with regard to where the real greed begins—with the insurance companies—and what you can do about it.

Insurance companies are increasingly using tough tactics against financially-strapped consumers to increase profits. As difficult economic times continue to weigh upon individuals and businesses alike, the insurance companies look to their own bottom line. As quoted by Jon Haber, CEO of the American Association for Justice, “The current challenges facing American families are only compounded when their insurance company plays hardball in their greatest time of need.”

Consumers might assume they have no choice and no recourse; many will accept the first offer made by the insurance company. It's time for consumers to stop accepting insurance companies at face-value; it's time we fight back and prevent abuse by these insurers.

Do you know what insurers' tactics against consumers look like? Here are some to watch for: Insurance companies…

• Deny claims in an attempt to boost their bottom line. If your claim is denied, you don’t have to accept the denial. Hire an experienced attorney and fight back; if you don’t know where or how to find the right lawyer, contact the Lawsuit Financial Attorney Referral Service at 877-377-SUIT.

• Delay until the policyholder just gives up or dies. Insurance companies make money collecting premiums from you, their policy holders (along with massive amounts of interest on your money). Claims cost money; if they don’t pay claims, they get to keep the money; thus, they will do anything to avoid paying. Even way they finally decide to pay a claim, their unreasonable delays make them money; the longer the delay, the more interest/profit they make on premium dollars. The consumer, sometimes the insurance company’s own client, struggles financially and emotionally, perhaps takes a low offer out of desperation, and the insurance company’s strategy has produced even more profit.

• Confuse consumers with incomprehensible contracts and pricing strategies which many clients sign without fully understanding the risks or their avenues of recourse. How many events are excluded (fail to provide the protection you thought you paid for) from coverage in your insurance policy

Insurance companies spend billions of dollars advertising the need for insurance. They try to tell consumers that it is a dangerous risk to be uninsured – that accidents, injuries and/or death are a dangerous financial risk without insurance. In a vacuum, that statement is true; but what good is insurance if it isn’t there when you need it, when it severely limits insurance company liability, when it excludes the most obvious potential claims, when it engages in tactics that penalize you for making use of it? In fact, insurance is the only consumer product/service in the world that penalizes the consumer for using it exactly as the consumer is supposed to. We expect our insurance companies and our coverages to be there when we need them most; when we have legitimate, serious claims. But that is usually when our “good neighbors” or the “good hands people” turn on us. Their profits are earned with our money, paid in good faith against their coverage promises. Shouldn’t premiums be used to pay appropriate claims to the injured and disabled? Instead, it is used to increase profits through deceit, delay, denial, confusion and refusals. Then, even more money is made by investing (or continuing to invest) the funds that were inappropriately retained.

When someone files a claim and the insurance company delays and denies, that is when the risk of losing one’s home occurs. Here is a scenario from the American Association for Justice's website:

You are in your car running an errand for your job, when all of a sudden a pickup truck crosses the center line from the other direction and smashes into you. The accident is catastrophic. You are seriously injured and left in a coma. When you wake nine days later you have multiple broken bones, collapsed lungs, and are destined to spend the next few agonizing months under constant care. And then comes the real kick in the teeth. The insurance company denies your claim. They claim the driver who caused the crash acted in a moment of deliberate road rage, and so the accident was not an “accident.” Your hospital bills pile up, you are too injured to go back to work, and your insurance company deserted you. By refusing to a reasonable settlement, the insurance companies force a trial; a trial that can take months, even years.

The legal process is a marathon, not a sprint; plaintiffs may feel the financial pressures to settle too early in the process, for too little compensation. The insurance company is not pursuing the victim’s best interests; they will attempt to settle with a lowball offer. Waiting out the long, legal process can be in a plaintiff’s best interest because the settlements of solid cases that are ready to face a judge or jury in the courtroom, will typically be more commensurate with the true value of the case. And, if the insurance company is still refusing to see reason, the judge or jury is a handy tool to introduce insurance executives to reason.

Lawsuit funding is another handy tool to insure individual case results. We know, in fact we were founded on the premise that insurance companies always seek to limit liability and recovery on all fronts. To combat this tactic, we provide necessities of life funding to plaintiffs involved in pending litigation. Perhaps, with an appropriate advance of needed financial support, a plaintiff won’t be so desperate that he/she will settle a valuable case for pennies on the dollar. We strive to create lawsuit results that pay for the profits we earn. We refuse to stand by and allow a greedy insurance company to victimize someone who, by having a serious accident/injury has already been a victim. Lawsuit funding is not a perfect solution; it is not for everyone, but it provides an option, in many cases, a viable one, for financially distraught plaintiffs.

Insurance companies and large corporations like to deceive the public by suggesting that “lawsuit abuse” or “frivolous lawsuits” are the problem with our civil justice system. They suggest that these worthless cases are the reason that the system is bogged down. Don’t you know? They say that all of these worthless lawsuits are clogging our courts and costing us money! Just ask the greedy insurance companies, you know, the ones with the billion dollar bank accounts. In truth, the legal system deals with and dismisses anything that is frivolous at very early stages in the process. These cases, a very small segment of any docket, do not “clog” anything. Frivolous defenses, on the other hand, are a significant issue. Unnecessary delays and denials by defendants have a serious impact on expediency. If insurance companies paid what they should when they should, there would be no delays in the civil justice system. And, insurance companies spend our money, against our economic interests, lobbying for tort reform (restrictions on recoveries and access to our civil justice and civil rights system) and producing frivolous advertisements claiming that they are “fast, fair, and friendly”, that they are “on your side”, that you are “in good hands” or that they are “like a good neighbor”. Ask any random Katrina victim if State Farm is a “good neighbor”.

It is time insurance companies redirect their resources to serving customers, appropriately and expediently compensating those who have suffered serious or catastrophic loss. It is time to stop insurance companies from abusing our civil justice system. It is time to fight for our rights.

To learn more about insurance company greed and the “tricks of their trade”, visit the American Association for Justice website.

Two newspapers, the Chicago Tribune and the New York Times, recently portrayed lawsuit funding companies in a very negative, one-sided way. Aside from presenting only the negative aspects of this important justice-preserving industry, the articles clearly align themselves with anti-justice forces, tort-reform advocates and insurance companies, which would limit the average citizen’s access to the civil justice system and basic fairness in the courtroom.

The first article was written in the Tribune which slammed the Illinois “Non-Recourse Civil Litigation Funding Act,” proposed legislation that would regulate how litigants receive necessities of life lawsuit funding, as their cases proceed through the court system. Lawsuit funding helps alleviate "significant financial stress" for plaintiffs who are waiting for a fair settlement. The Tribune claims that lawsuit funding companies have no interest in legal justice despite the risks they may take. What facts form the basis of this outrageous statement? I have been fighting for justice for litigants for 33 years, first as an attorney and second as a legal funding professional. Justice-seeking is at the core of what I do.

In contrast to fighting for the rights of the injured and disabled and getting them life-preserving compensation, let’s contrast that with the insurance companies? Where are thoughts of “justice” as they record obscene profits preying on cash-strapped consumers with their "delay, deny, confuse and refuse" tactics? When will the Tribune or any responsible newspaper tell the real story. It is a story of corporate greed; a story where mammoth insurance companies hoard money (premiums) stealing money, then tell policy holders to "take a hike" when it's time to pay claims? “Profit” is all an insurance company is interested in; that is how the “delay, deny, confuse and refuse policies came to be. Paying a claim has become the course of last resort for them. Accident victims must take carriers far and long into the civil justice system to achieve the basic fairness that was owed them in the first instance. There is a concerted effort to deny everything and make victims fight for their rights. Contrary to their marketing rhetoric, we are never “In Good Hands”, they are not anything “Like a Good Neighbor”, and we never receive “Fast, Fair and Friendly Service”. But, they do like taking our money in premiums, don’t they?

The Tribune article suggests that lawsuit funding will encourage more litigation, when in reality it is the insurance companies that encourage lawsuits. How, you ask? They offer unfair compensation, at the early stages of a plaintiff’s injury claim, every single time. In the battle for compensation in personal injury lawsuits, insurance companies have a significant advantage over an injured plaintiff. They will use a plaintiff’s financial hardship to their own advantage. When the plaintiff is absolutely desperate, the insurance company makes a “chump change” offer; the client is often forced to take the money to save his/her valuable assets. To avoid harshly inadequate settlements, a growing number of clients are turning to lawsuit funding companies. This do not have to happen; insurance companies could have treated claimants fairly and humanely, but they didn’t and don’t. Profits for their shareholders are all that is important to them. Thus, the real story here is insurance industry corporate greed; the lawsuit funding industry has a strong interest in justice; insurance companies and their ilk have an interest in denying or delaying that justice.

On the heels of the Tribune was an incredibly one-sided article written by the New York Times entitled, “Lawsuit Loans Add New Risks for the Injured.” Why one-sided, you ask? Let’s start with the title. My industry is the “lawsuit funding” industry; it is not the “lawsuit loan” industry. The balance of the article focuses on the cost of the service. It is true that lawsuit funding is expensive. Profits can be high, but they are calculated upon risk; the article makes light of the risk taken by litigation of investors. Here is the truth: Lawsuit funding is the practice of providing a litigation plaintiff with a cash advance, solely on the possibility that, first, a pending lawsuit will be successful and, second, that it will be successful enough to repay the funding principal and proposed profit. Litigation results are often compromised; if compromised results are achieved, lawsuit funding results will, likely, be compromised as well. There must be a successful verdict or settlement for the lawsuit funding company to profit and the lawsuit must achieve a targeted result for full profit. If the plaintiff does not win his/her case, he/she does not repay the cash advance; the lawsuit funding company relinquishes its entire cash advance. Ask any banker if that description qualifies as a “loan”.

Trial lawyers and lawsuit funding companies provide the means that give a plaintiff a fighting chance against these corporate giants. Without someone to hold the insurance companies accountable, without someone to assist plaintiffs when they need financial help, these greedy companies will take advantage of the weakest members of our society, the injured and disabled. What happens when the insurance company avoids personal responsibility, responsibility for an event that premiums are supposed to insure? The burden shifts to you and me, the taxpayers. Do you want to pay to support risks that insurance companies received billions in premiums for?

Insurance companies have the money and power to outspend and outlast the plaintiff. Litigation is risky and expensive; they use our own money (premium dollars) against us. When an industry is founded to assist plaintiffs financially, that is the basis for a negative news piece? If the Tribune and the Times are truly interested in a consumer protection news story, why not report on the obscene profits earned by insurance companies and the unfair treatment their policy holders receive when they have the audacity to use the product exactly as it was intended to be used, when they have the audacity to file a claim. Insurance is the only product in the world that penalizes you for using it exactly as you should.

Lawsuit funding is a valuable service for the right person, in the right case, at the right time. It can make a huge difference in the outcome of the litigation it supports. It combats the common practice of insurance companies using their money and power to engage in frivolous defenses designed to delay proceedings, deny recoveries, and make plaintiffs desperate to settle for less than full value. If you need a little financial assistance to stay the course, rather than settling your valuable case for pennies on the dollar, I hope you will ignore the rhetoric and seek assistance from a responsible provider of lawsuit funding services. Don’t let this nonsense prevent you, the consumer, from getting the help you need. Remember: You are not “in good hands” and they are nothing “like good neighbor”.

Watch for Part 2: Insurance Company Strategy: How To Abuse Our Civil Justice System

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 a personal injury plaintiff. 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.

On a rain day five years ago, a man was driving along a major interstate when a tractor-trailer hydroplaned, crossed the median, drove into oncoming traffic, and hit the rear end of his pick-up truck. When attempting to swerve and avoid a collision, the truck driver’s car spun clockwise and ended up sideways, which was then broadsided by a second tractor.

The driver of the pick-up was initially treated and released from the hospital. Two weeks later, he was diagnosed with a mild traumatic brain injury, suffered cervical spine injuries requiring multiple surgeries, and damage to his knee cartilage. He also suffered from post-concussion syndrome. He filed a personal injury lawsuit two years later against the drivers and the trucking companies alleging that the truckers were traveling too fast for the wet road conditions, failed to follow at a safe distance, and failed to be alert of their surroundings. As a result, the first truck driver lost control and the second truck driver was unable to take evasive action to avoid the crash.

At trial, the plaintiff’s attorney explained to the jury that although the victim initially walked away from the accident, he still suffered serious and permanent injuries. Sometimes it can take time to recognize and diagnosis serious internal injuries, such as a TBI. The jury concurred and awarded the plaintiff $1.05 million.

If you have sustained severe injuries in a truck accident, you should consult an attorney who specializes in handling these types of cases. Once you retain an attorney and pursue litigation, Lawsuit Financial can assist you with lawsuit funding, a service that will provide you with financial assistance in advance of an expected settlement or verdict in your case. This legal finance service provides you the cash you need now, removes the financial pressure to settle too early for too little compensation, and allows you to continue with the litigation so you receive the compensation and justice you deserve. Applying for pre-settlement funding is easy just a click of the mouse or a phone call away.

One mistake that drivers of SUVs make is to assume that their four-wheel drive vehicle can easily stop on snow or ice. Many assume that because they have four-wheel drive vehicles they will always have traction. Wrong! In reality, when it comes to stopping in wintry conditions a four wheel drive is no different than any other vehicle; it is still rubber on ice. There is nothing that will help when you hit the brakes. The combination of ice and braking can mean sliding out of control, and the heavier the vehicle the faster you will slide. Is that what caused an accident that seriously injured North Carolina police officer last month?

The police officer had pulled off a North Carolina interstate to help a stranded motorist who had slid on a patch of ice. As soon as he stepped out of his car, a woman driving an SUV slammed into his police car. Apparently, the woman driving the SUV hit a patch of ice, slid across the interstate and slammed into the police vehicle spinning it 360 degrees causing it to hit the officer. The officer was rushed to the hospital where he underwent surgery on his leg and hip. At this point, his prognosis is unclear; it may be a long road to recovery before he can walk the same and resume his duties as a police officer. It is unclear whether the woman was aware of the presence of black ice, if she failed to adjust to the icy road conditions, was speeding, distracted, or otherwise not in complete control of her vehicle

If you or someone you love is seriously injured by a negligent driver, the victim is entitled to pursue the negligent driver in court. In most states, medical expenses, wage loss, property damage, pain, suffering, and mental anguish may all be recovered in the potential lawsuit. If this police officer decides to pursue litigation, it will mostly likely take awhile for this case to settle. In the meantime, he may be unable to work while his injuries heal. He may need additional surgeries or physical therapy to resume full walking capabilities. If this is the case, how will he support himself and his family while waiting months, even years, for his case to settle?

The answer may be to obtain automobile accident lawsuit funding from an experienced litigation funding company. Legal finance services are available for eligible plaintiffs whose personal injury cases will take significant time to settle. A lawsuit cash advance is cash now, provided in advance of an expected settlement. The purpose of this cash advance is assist the plaintiff so he/she can pay important bills and expenses and avoid allowing financial pressure to force you to settle your valuable case too soon for too little.

It is easy to apply for litigation funding online or by calling the lawsuit financing company. There is no cost to apply, no credit check, no employment necessary, and no monthly payments or upfront fees to pay. Upon approval, your money will arrive within 24 - 48 hours. You repay nothing until your case is resolved successfully. If you don’t win, you pay us nothing. So, why settle your valuable case for pennies on the dollar with a greedy insurance company when you can obtain lawsuit funding risk-free and wait for justice and the compensation you deserve.

A forty-seven year old man was rushed to the hospital complaining of severe pain and vomiting six months after visiting his doctor for pain and rectal bleeding. A colonoscopy was performed at which time he was diagnosed with advanced colorectal cancer. He underwent surgery followed by chemotherapy, but eventually the cancer consumed his body and he died. The family of the deceased filed a medical malpractice lawsuit alleging that the doctor failed to make a timely diagnosis and delayed in performing testing. They further alleged that had the cancer been detected in the early stages, it could have been cured. The defendant contended that the declined to undergo a colonoscopy. The jury ruled in favor of the plaintiff.

This case is just one example of one of the most common medical error concerning the diagnosis of colon cancer. Failure to properly diagnose colon cancer can drastically reduce a patient’s chance of a cure, yet alone, survival. Far too often doctors do not perform a colonoscopy or refer the patient to a gastroenterologist when a patient complains of rectal bleeding or blood in the stool. Instead, these doctors simply assume that the symptoms are the result of hemorrhoids. This is especially common when the patient is under fifty years old. While testing may be unpleasant, it is the doctor’s responsibility to inform the patient of the importance of the procedures. Failure to impress upon the patient the critical nature of these procedures may be malpractice.

If you or someone you love has paid for a doctor’s negligence, if you are living with consequences of a misdiagnosis, or if a loved one died because of a doctor’s negligence, it may be important to contact a medical malpractice attorney. The plaintiff may have lost income, extensive medical bills, or and funeral expenses. Because the lawsuit may take years to resolve, a financially strapped plaintiff is a target for any insurance company. That is where lawsuit funding can help.

Lawsuit funding is a service that provides victims and their families with financial assistance to help get through the long litigation process. It assists a grieving family financially while waiting for a trial, jury verdict, and potential appeals. Legal finance services can assist with the extra expense of hospital bills, funeral expenses, and household bills. Without this option, desperate plaintiffs are often forced, by greedy insurance companies, to settlements too soon, for too little. Litigation funding is there when you need it most. For free advice call our offices or visit our website. There are no up-front charges, no monthly payments, no credit checks, and no hassle. Best of all, if you lose your case, you owe us nothing. With Lawsuit Financial there is nothing to lose.

Imaging sitting in your car in a parking lot and suddenly being smashed between two vehicles. Imagine being called to the hospital as your loved one fights for his life after being the victim.

Last November, a man was in the parking lot of his employer when a truck driver apparently mistook the gas pedal for the brake pinning the man between the truck and a rail tanker car. The man died the next day from numerous injuries, including a crushed pelvis.

The victim’s family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the truck driver and his employer citing that the trucker was inattentive and driving at an excessive speed. They are seeking damages for loss of companionship, funeral expenses, and loss of income. The defendant denies fault in the accident alleging that “The accident was caused solely by an individual or entity other than these defendants, including but not limited to, the business owner of the parking lot, for failing to provide a smooth and level parking lot for the backing of trucks,” court records stated. The case is set for trial in late February.

On the surface, this case appears to be cut and dry but we all know that is not always the case; usually not. There are the obvious and visible details, and then there are those that require questioning, research and further investigations. Where there underlying factors that caused this fatality? Underlying or hidden causes of auto accidents might be construction, dangerous road conditions, poor signage, auto defects, or driver distractions.

Will this case go to trial in February? Time will tell, but typically litigation can take a very long time; sometimes years. Will the insurance company try to settle this case quickly? Remember, the insurance companies are in business to make money. They are greedy and will want to settle quickly for as little as possible.

Seeking justice may place a financial burden on this victim’s family. Even if this case goes to trial in February and the plaintiff wins their case, they may wait a long time to receive compensation. There could even be an appeal. If they are struggling to make ends meet, lawsuit funding could be an option. Lawsuit funding is a cash advance against a potential jury verdict or settlement.

At Lawsuit Financial, we know how devastating the sudden death of a loved one can be, and the emotional and financial impacts it can cause. The goal of the insurance company is to settle quickly and cheaply; not to receive justice. Lawsuit Financial hopes that by assisting with some of the mounting bills and expenses as a result of the lawsuit, the plaintiff can wait for justice to be served. We provide plaintiffs with immediate cash to give them and their attorney time to negotiate a fair and equitable settlement. The plaintiff only pays us back if they win their case. Lose, and they owe us nothing. The application process is quick and easy. Call us today or visit us online to apply or learn more.

A man tripped and fell after his foot became entangled in a temporary phone line placed on his residual property by the local phone company. As a result, he sustained a herniated disc that led to laser surgery and lumbar fusion. The victim filed a personal injury lawsuit alleging that the phone company failed to notify him or place warning signs regarding the phone line. At trial, the phone technician stated that notice was provided on the front door of the residence, and flags were placed around the temporary line. Although the plaintiff ultimately received compensation for his injuries, it was not until he endured pain and suffering, surgery, mounting medical expenses, and lost wages for his surgeries and recovery period.

Trip and fall accident cases are often times highly contested and take time to reach a settlement. So how does a seriously injured person, who has unpredicted medical expenses and forced to be out of work, support himself while he awaits justice in the legal system? More and more injury victims are turning to lawsuit funding for the lawsuit financial assistance they need to survive the litigation.

A lawsuit cash advance will help pay medical expenses that are not covered by health insurance, as well as important bills and expenses like house payments, rent, car payments, groceries, tuition and utilities. If you have been hurt as the result of someone's negligence, are pursuing personal injury litigation with an attorney by your side, and you are having trouble paying your important bills and expenses, you are a candidate for legal finance services. This is not a 'lawsuit loan', as some like to call it. It is, instead, pre-settlement funding, an early piece of your future settlement proceeds, paid to you now, when you need it most. Its purpose is to reduce the financial pressure that the system places on you to settle too soon, for too little, and gives you the precious time you need to make the insurance company provide fair compensation.

It is easy to apply for lawsuit financing; simply visit us online or call us toll free. We work with you and your attorney, and after you have been approved, the lawsuit cash advance is in your bank account within 24-48 hours. There are no upfront fees, no monthly payments, in fact, no obligation to repay, at all, until you win or settle your case. If you lose, you keep our money, free of charge because there is no risk to you with our legal funding services.

Firefighters risk their lives in “the line of duty” to help/save others. The job is almost always and emergency situation - they must be ready for it; their vehicles must be ready for it. On January 9, 2009, Boston Fire Department Ladder 26 was not ready. A brake failure caused the truck to careen down the road and crash into a brick wall. Ladder 26 was returning to the fire station after responding to a medical call. When the brakes failed, the truck gained speed as it descended down the road. As the truck gained speed, the front passenger’s instincts told him to grab the horn to alert pedestrians and other drivers. His quick reactions may have saved the lives of many that day, but unfortunately not his own. He died of a massive head trauma.

The family of the deceased firefighter has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against six companies contracted by the city to inspect and maintain the braking system on Ladder 26. The lawsuit alleges that these companies were grossly negligent, provided faulty brake repair and maintenance, and failed to properly inspection the truck brakes. The lawsuit alleges that the over time, the defendants improperly installed and replaced brake linings and chambers, as well as continuously failed to correct mistakes in several inspections.

After an investigation of the braking system, it was found that the cause of the accident was solely due to brake failure, and most likely a result of insufficient and substandard maintenance. An investigation clearly showed reduced braking power on both front wheels, significantly reduced braking power on the right rear wheel, and the left rear wheel was completely worn out. Some of the named defendants claim they never worked on the braking system of Ladder 26. Another states they provided a state inspection a year prior to the accident.

This tragic accident was preventable. A startling number of wrongful death lawsuits are the results of faulty equipment. It can be the result of a manufacture or design defect, but it can also be the result of negligence in repairing, properly maintaining, or inspecting the equipment. In this case, the firefighters had every right to believe that Ladder 26 was safe to drive. And now, the family of the deceased has every right to seek justice.

Cases like this, while tragic, often serve a higher purpose. Lawsuits have forced companies to manufacture and/or repair, maintain, and inspect defective products/equipment. There are times these safety measures have only occurred because of the threat of a lawsuit or the filing of a lawsuit. Large corporate interests insist that their products are safe, refuse to recall them, only doing so after paying millions of dollars in settlements and judgments, which force them to act responsibly. Initially, these businesses and their insurance companies vigorously defend these suits by arguing that there is nothing wrong with their products; protracted and expensive litigation ensues. This long, drawn out process can be a financial hardship for any plaintiff. That is where we come in. Lawsuit Financiall has a successful track record in helping plaintiffs survive the financial burdens resulting from a lengthy piece of litigation. We are the experienced lawsuit finance company that provides a lawsuit cash advance based solely on your case. We do not charge upfront fees, there are no monthly payments, and you only repay us if you win your case. If you lose, you keep the cash advance and pay us nothing.

If you have a pending wrongful death case and require lawsuit funding visit our website at www.lawsuitfinancial.com or call us, toll free, at 1-877-377-SUIT (7848) for a free analysis of your case funding situation. The call to Lawsuit Financial is absolutely free; the advice is priceless.

Was a Tennessee utility company negligent in the installation and inspection of a device that connected a gas line to a home? Was this the cause of a natural gas explosion that killed a teenager? These questions will ultimately be answered by a jury in the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the teen’s parents.

The plaintiff contends, and a fire inspector confirms, that the explosion was the result of a gas leak into their home. The teenager was found dead in the basement of the home after the blast. Both parents suffered injuries – his mother a fractured vertebra and several other fractures that required surgery; his father broken ribs. The couple is seeking damages for the loss of their son, medical expenses, pain and suffering, and the loss of enjoyment of life.
Anytime someone loses a loved one, it is devastating both emotionally and mentally. As in this case, there may be physical pain and suffering as well due to one’s own injuries. Additionally, there is likely to be a financial hardship. On top of all that comes the financial and emotional roller coaster of a lawsuit. Many families will wait several years for a settlement to be reached. This long, hard battle to reach justice may place an additional financial burden on a victim’s family. But this is no reason to settle for too little, too soon.

Those who need help financially during a wrongful death lawsuit may want to consider lawsuit funding. Lawsuit funding is a cash advance against a potential jury verdict or settlement. It is designed to help the plaintiff pay medical expenses, funeral expenses, mortgage, and those monthly bills that pile up. It is a way to make ends meet while awaiting a lawsuit settlement. Lawsuit funding stops the greedy insurance company from controlling the plaintiff. It puts time in the hands of the plaintiff to await justice.

If you have filed for a wrongful death lawsuit and are trying to manage medical expenses, funeral expenses, plus all the daily household bills and expenses, don’t settle your case out of desperation. You may be able to receive pre-settlement funding. Applying for a lawsuit cash advance requires one to complete an application. If approved, the lawsuit loan can be received within 24 – 48 hours. There are no upfront fees and no monthly payments. Credit and employment do not matter because we focus on the case and the case, alone. And, if you lose your case, you do not repay the lawsuit loan. It really is risk-free legal funding.

A patient becoming paralyzed after surgery is a horrific event that, unfortunately, does occur. In some cases, the paralysis may be caused by negligence or a medical error, resulting in a medical malpractice lawsuit. Such is a recent case in Maryland where a man is suing his doctor for what he calls a botched spinal surgery.

A patient underwent surgery for a neck injury he sustained after a fall. The surgeon was to remove a disk from the patient’s spine and replace it with fixed metal hardware. At some point during the surgery, the doctor allegedly tore the dura around the patient’s spinal cord. The man now has limited muscle control and permanent, though partial, paralysis.

This case is underway; the medical malpractice lawsuit filed two weeks ago; three years after the surgery that changed this man’s life forever. This can, and most likely will be, a long legal process. The burden of proof is on the patient to show where and how the negligence occurred. What if the diagnosis was incorrect? What if a machine malfunctioned during the surgery that led to the mistake? Maybe it was pure negligence on the surgical team.

In the event that the case is the result of negligence and the patient and his attorney are able to prove it, they will still need to present the case to a jury who will determine a fair and equitable settlement. Compensation can cover medical expenses, loss wages, pain and suffering, and long-term care and treatment.

Moving forward with this case will be an emotionally and financially draining process. It will be important for this patient to work closely with his attorney to ensure his rights are protected and justice is served. It won’t be a simple process as the defendant will most likely argue that the accident was either unpreventable, or not the fault of the surgeon. As he proceeds through this difficult time, he may find himself under financial duress. The bills may begin to pile up – medical expenses, mortgage, utilities, and more. How can he make ends meet when he is disabled and can no longer work? Where can he turn for financial help so he isn’t forced to settle his case too soon and for too little?

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, all while trying to pick of the pieces of their shattered lives. 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.

An automobile accident victim and his wife were awarded a $3.5 million jury verdict, the highest in Jackson, MI for an auto accident cast this year. The jury awarded the plaintiff $1.5 million for past and present damages and $1.5 million of future damages. His wife, a passenger in the vehicle during the time of the accident, will receive $380,000 in past and present damages and $120,000 in future damages.

The auto accident occurred in August 2008. The plaintiff’s van was struck from behind by a tractor-trailer when the truck driver was unable to stop and swerved on to the shoulder to avoid a rear-end collision. Unfortunately, the trailer jack-knifed and hit the rear of the van, pushing it into oncoming traffic causing the van to be struck by another semi-tractor trailer. The plaintiff sustained a traumatic brain injury, two fractured vertebrae, and suffers from depression as a result of the accident. He can no longer walk without the assistance of a cane, suffers from memory loss and the ability to concentration, and is not long able to perform activities that were once part of his daily life, and he can no longer work as a fork lift driver.

The lawsuit was filed seeking damages of $12 million. The defendant argued that the plaintiff did not suffer a TBI and said the jury agreed. There will be no appeal because both parties agreed that as long as the verdict was below $4 million, the trucking company’s insurance policy limit, the case would settle. Was this the right thing for the plaintiff to do? Does it send the wrong message that the plaintiffs past, present, and future injuries are trivial? We must rely on our jury system to make the right decisions.

When a person is injured in an auto accident and sustains temporary or long-term injuries it can be devastating in itself. Add to that time lost from work or permanently losing employment due to injuries, topped with ongoing medical care, and a victim can be sent through financial turmoil. Awaiting justice can be a frightening time for the plaintiff, who might wonder how to make ends meet.

This is a common situation after sustaining injuries in an auto accident, and one that is a perfect candidate for assistance from a reputable lawsuit funding company. While bills and medical expenses mounted for this couple, they may have sought assistance from a bank or family members. Even if a family could qualify for a loan in these extreme circumstances, a loan from a bank, friend or family member requires repayment regardless of case outcome. The risk-free alternative is legal finance.

Lawsuit Financial provides financial assistance to injured plaintiffs during a pending lawsuit through a risk-free, lawsuit cash advance to help ease the financial pressure to settle early and cheap. Applying for litigation funding is easy. Simply complete an online application or call toll free at 1-877-377-SUIT (7848). Your case is assessed to determine the likelihood of success. If approved, a lawsuit cash advance is forwarded within 24 – 48 hours. The plaintiff can the use this pre-settlement funding to pay important bills. With financial relief, you can focus on your health and healing while your attorney focuses on your case and obtaining a fair and equitable settlement.

For free advice call our offices or visit our website. There are no up-front charges, no monthly payments, no credit checks, and no hassle. Best of all, if you lose your case, you owe us nothing. With Lawsuit Financial there is nothing to lose.

This unfortunate man was only 39-years old when he was badly burned in a flash fire that was started by chemicals at his place of employment, Houston based K-Solv, a transportation and chemical storage company.

While xylene was being loaded into a tanker under the supervision and control of another company, C&G Hotshot, the highly flammable vapors erupted into flames. The victim was forced to jump 12 feet to escape the inferno; he fractured both his ankles as a result of his leap to safety off the tanker and burns to more than 25% of his body. The burns included second degree to his forearms and back and third degree to his lower legs. The pain he endured and is still enduring is phenomenal. Thus, when he spoke to a personal injury lawyer, he was informed that he might be able to recover compensation for his catastrophic injuries, possibly compensation that would take care of him for the rest of his life.

His medical expenses must be staggering. Medical care will be continuous and painful; injuries this serious are life-altering. How does he deal with his disability, support his family, and pay his bills while waiting for the litigation to resolve in his favor? he pay his bills and still get on with his life? One perfect answer is to apply for pre-settlement funding from a lawsuit funding company.

It only takes a few minutes for the plaintiff to fill out a form online or to call the legal finance company directly and start asking questions about eligibility for what some refer to as a "lawsuit loan". This is a little known service that offers plaintiffs in dire financial straits fast cash litigation funding to tide them over until they receive a verdict or settlement in their favor. This case, fortunately, resulted in a $6.9 Million verdict. It is not known whether the verdict has been appealed or paid and we wish the plaintiff well in his future pursuits of justice and a return to good health.

Once an applicant has been approved for funding, a check or wire will be provided within 24-48 hours. Plaintiffs are advised to use the money for important bills and expenses, mortgage, rent, car utility payments or accident related medical expenses. This allows plaintiffs to wait out the long, legal process until they receive satisfactory compensation, either by settlement or verdict. Early offers by greedy insurance companies are usually in their own best interest, not in the plaintiffs'. Plaintiffs are advised not to settle too soon for too little compensation. Lawsuit funding allows plaintiffs to follow their attorneys' advice, decline those low offers, and await trial or appropriate settlement.

A family of four filed a lawsuit stemming from a January 2009 automobile accident. The father, a passenger in the vehicle and the family bread winner, suffered severe spinal injuries. All family members (husband, wife and two small children) suffered some level of injury in the accident. Recently, almost two years after the accident, the family received a $1.68 million verdict. For almost two years, this man has been out of work due to his injuries; two years of therapy and ongoing medical treatment; two years for this family to receive no compensation and no support for his family, as the result of the negligence of another behind the wheel of a car. I have no idea how much insurance was available here, or whether the entire amount of the verdict is collectible. I also don't know whether the verdict will be appealed, which would delay recovery another couple of years, or so.

There are millions of families like this one, where a family member (or several) is seriously injured in an automobile accident. It happens over and over, year after year. Because greedy insurance companies rarely do the right thing unless they are forced to, the injured party must file a lawsuit and must wait a long time for the case to resolve in his/her favor. The insurance company knows the system, knows how to play it, and knows how to make a plaintiff desperate to settle for pennies on the dollar. The financial strain not only seriously impacts the victim's life, it also impacts the case. A financially desperate plaintiff is not a positive influence on settlement negotiations. Often, a victim is quite willing to settle for too little, too soon. Your attorney is working on a contingency, so legal fees are not an issue. But, how do you survive, financially, while you wait for a trial or a settlement?

There are a few options; most being risky – credit card advances, home equity loan, second mortgage. All of these options require repayment regardless of the outcome of your case; they also require monthly payments. With a second mortgage, you risk losing your home if you lose your case. For many people, a viable alternative is lawsuit funding.

What is lawsuit funding, you ask? This is a non-recourse lawsuit cash advance with your personal injury case being offered as the only collateral for the advance. Litigation funding is a way to receive the cash you need now with no risk. Why "no risk"? Because the plaintiff does not pay back the "lawsuit loan" if the case fails to recover money damages. In other words, if you lose your case, you keep the money, free of charge.

Lawsuit Financial is a company that has been provided this service, professionally and compassionately for almost 12 years. We charge no upfront fees and require no monthly payments. After completing a simple application, if you qualify for legal finance cash, the money is provided by check or wire into your account within 24 – 48 hours. Why settle for less than the value of your case when Lawsuit Financial is here to help you? You don't have to lose your house to make ends meet. We provide automobile accident lawsuit funding as well as pre-settlement funding for many other types of personal injury cases. Interested plaintiffs may apply for lawsuit financing from Lawsuit Financial by calling 1-877-377-SUIT (7848) or visiting us on the web at www.lawsuitfinancial.com.

In this multiple vehicle automobile accident case, a car hit a tractor trailer, veered straight across the median and slammed into two other cars. One person was killed; the estate of the deceased filed a lawsuit, arguing that the 18-wheeler’s driver knew that his brakes were faulty. It was a tough case to prove and the jury did not buy the plaintiff's arguments. They assessed liability on the deceased driver, who started the chain accident in the first place. In other words, this case was decided for the defense.

If the family of the deceased had chosen to apply for pre-settlement funding, they would have had some measure of recovery, a small victory, if you will. That's because in cases like this, where the jury finds for the defense, and lawsuit funding was provided, the plaintiff keeps the money and the company that advanced the funds against the case is the loser. That is the risk that a legal finance company takes. In other words, even though the plaintiff lost the case, the lawsuit cash advance would be the plaintiff's to keep, free and clear.

Litigation funding is often provided to cash strapped plaintiffs who are faced with significant debt resulting from increased medical expenses and lost time from work. It is difficult to make ends meet when you are disabled, have no money coming in, and settlement of your case is months, sometimes years away. Many victims in this situation have nowhere to turn to pay their bills, even if health insurance covers some of the medical expenses.

"Lawsuit loans" (as some people erroneously refer to these transactions) are easy to apply for. Approval is based on the quality of and expected length of time a case will take to resolve. If the plaintiff is approved, he/she will receive their lawsuit cash advance within 24-48 hours. Pay those important bills, relieve your financial anxiety and then sit back, relax, and wait patiently for a fair outcome to the litigation. Let your experienced personal injury attorney work his/her magic.

It costs nothing to apply for litigation funding. There are no fees of any kind and no monthly payments to make to the legal finance company. You apply, you get approved, you get your money and you are set to get back on your feet financially. And, again, if you lose, you keep the money, free and clear. This is no-risk lawsuit financing.

This is a case of admitted fault, but significant differences of opinion about the scope and seriousness of the injuries suffered. The difference were so significant that the case went to trial. The jury found for the plaintiff, agreeing with their assertion that the two herniated discs sustained in a rollover were serious enough to merit a $100,000 award.

In the automobile accident that resulted in the lawsuit, the plaintiff’s car was slammed into a cement barrier by another vehicle, and was hit once again by that same vehicle, causing it to roll over. The plaintiff is lucky to be alive.

The plaintiff suffered serious back injuries, diagnosed as herniated discs. These conditions affected the plaintiff’s income and ability to pay his bills. When a lawsuit gets heated, when it is hotly contested, as this one was, how does an injured and disabled plaintiff support himself? The answer, of course, is lawsuit funding.

A lawsuit cash advance is a form of emergency funds, paid to cash strapped plaintiffs who have no other way to deal with their ongoing regular bills and expenses and those extraordinary expenses related to the accident. Funding is not based on creditworthiness or job history; litigation funding is based solely on the strength and weaknesses of the case. If the case has a decent chance of success, legal finance should be approved. The amount of any potential legal funding depends upon the estimated value of the case.

If pre-settlement funding is approved, after the lawsuit financing company has reviewed case details, the plaintiff may expect funds to arrive within hours after the paperwork has been signed. It is a very simple process. Use the money wisely; it is expensive, because is the case fails, the funds are free. That is why Lawsuit Financial recommends that lawsuit funding only be used for important bills and expenses like medical bills, mortgage and car payments, rent, utilities or tuition. Legal funding removes the financial pressure to settle your valuable case too soon for too little and allows you to wait for an appropriate settlement or verdict. Follow your experienced personal injury lawyer's professional advice as to whether an offer is right for you. For free phone advice or to apply for a lawsuit cash advance, call 1-877-377-SUIT. The call is free; the advice is priceless.

A jury recently awarded nearly $5 million to the family of a seventeen-year-old boy who was seriously injured in a skiing accident in 2003. The young man was only ten at the time of the accident. He was on a ski trip with a church group; his first time skiing. The boy was apparently confused about which was the beginners slope and which was the advanced slope and inadvertently chose the advanced slope. He crashed into another skier at 55 miles per hour.

As a result of the crash, the boy fractured his lumbar and thoracic spine and sustained nerve damage to his left ankle and leg; he needed several surgeries. His parents filed a premises liability lawsuit arguing that their teen did not receive ski lessons or instructions and was not chaperoned or advised to stay with a ski partner. This, apparently, was promised when the parents decided to sign their son up for the trip.

The defendants disagreed with the verdict; they believe that important evidence was excluded at trial and was not heard by the jury. Church officials are consulting with their attorneys about future legal strategy. They are concerned that this decision will have far-reaching implications for institutions that plan events for young children. The plaintiffs, on the other hand, feel that justice was served; they believe that the result was fair and appropriate as a result of injuries suffered from the negligent planning, organization and supervision of this ski trip. They hope that this verdict help protect other kids in the future.

Although a verdict was reached within a week, this family waited seven years for justice to be served. The medical bills for their son’s surgeries, therapy, medications and other care were extensive. They may have taken out a loan or second mortgage to cover these expenses in order to avoid accepting an insufficient offer from the insurance company. Their alternative to a traditional loan would have been to apply for lawsuit funding. This is a lawsuit cash advance and, unlike a loan, it is collateralized only by the case. Thus, if the case lost, the money would not have to be repaid. Try getting a deal like that from a bank. In this family's case, the the last seven years may not have been so financially draining if they availed themselves of litigation funding.

In most types of personal injury litigation, a reputable legal finance company will provide lawsuit financing to help plaintiffs pay medical bills, mortgage or rent payments, car payments, utilities and other important bills. The financial relief provided will assist the plaintiff in waiting out the long, legal process for a fair settlement or verdict in the case.

Lawsuit funding is different than a bank in other aspects, as well. For instance, there are no monthly payments to make, no credit checks, the applicant does not need to be employed, and credit history is not considered. The legal funding company provides its service solely based upon the merits of your personal injury lawsuit. The goal of this pre-settlement funding is to relieve your financial concerns, prevent you from settling your valuable case for less than it is worth, and continue to provide you with needed assistance throughout the long legal process. Simply complete an application online or by phone. If you qualify, the funds will be available to you within 24-48 hours. And you only repay the lawsuit cash advance if you win or settle your case. If you lose, you keep the money, free of charge.

So, if you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury and are now struggling financially while waiting for your lawsuit to resolve, you owe it to yourself to contact the legal finance experts at Lawsuit Financial. We want to help you achieve justice. Call us at 1-877-377-SUIT (7848) or visit us online at http://www.lawsuitfinancial.com. The call is free, the consultation is free, and the advice is priceless.

This case is every woman's worst nightmare. A woman underwent a modified radical mastectomy, then discovered that the procedure was unnecessary.

In 2008, her doctor discovered a large lump in her right breast in the same location she’d had a lumpectomy 17 months earlier. The biopsy tissue was sent to a lab for testing; the pathologist found no signs of malignancy or any other atypical cells. The woman’s medical malpractice lawsuit indicated that the doctor should not have diagnosed her with recurrent breast cancer without any radiographic studies or further tissue biopsies.

At trial, despite the lab findings, the doctor stood by his diagnosis. He indicated that his initial diagnosis, before the first lumpectomy, was that the patient had one of the most aggressive types of breast cancer and that the surgery was necessary. The jury did not agree with the doctor and awarded the woman $189,200.00.

This is a tough case for any woman. Dealing with breast cancer, and the unnecessary loss of her breasts should be enough. But women in these situations must deal with the stress of a lawsuit, a public airing of their private parts and, at the same time, struggle with health and financial issues caused by their condition. "How can I miss all of this time from work? How am I going to pay these additional bills? Will I get better? What about the mortgage, rent, car payments, utilities, tuition?"

It is actually quite easy for a person involved in a lawsuit to find the money to pay for these important bills and expenses while trying to heal and litigate the case. Woman in these situations can apply for lawsuit funding from a professional, caring legal finance company.

Pre-settlement funding is fast cash given to a plaintiff in advance of their jury verdict or settlement. The award is usually based on the lawyer's opinion of the potential success of the case and its potential value. If the case has a reasonable chance to be successful, the plaintiff should qualify for some level of litigation funding. If a plaintiff qualifies, a lawsuit cash advance will dispense, by check or wire, with 24-48 hours of the legal funding company's approval. Because of the risk involved, these lawsuit financing transactions tend to be on the expensive side, so it is advised that the money be used for an important purpose.

A "lawsuit loan" is often a good strategic move for the plaintiff; if the financial pressure to resolve the case to pay important bills and expenses is removed, the plaintiff can reject inadequate offers and wait, patiently, for a fair one. He/she can follow the expert advice of his/her professional, experienced trial lawyer. Who does that hurt? The insurance company and the offending doctor, that's who. So, call an experienced lawsuit funding company today. The call is free; the advice is priceless.

This was a long case for the Johnston family and a fatal one for Jerry Johnston, diagnosed with cancer in 2008. He didn’t even live eight months. His wrongful death lawsuit stated he had been exposed to asbestos gaskets and packing products for eight years in the 70s while he worked at Dow Chemical.

The suit named 20 entities, but only one went to trial, John Crane. John Crane was found 15% liable and the total award of $27.5 million was reduced to $4.1 million. And this is the first point of this web log. This jury awarded $27.5 million; this is what the jury thought was appropriate compensation. But how much did the family receive? That's right, $4.1 million. Why? Because only one of the 20 entities was a defendant in the trial and the jury found them to be only 15% responsible. 15% of $27.5 million is $4.1 million and that's all the family got. With all of these allegations about "jackpot justice", "tort reform" and "lawsuit abuse", I want the public to know that the civil justice system has checks and balances and what some believe are "outrageous" or "jackpot" verdicts are actually rendered for very serious consequences or are corrected by the system, itself. There is no need for "reform". That is a myth and a public relations campaign to provide corporate welfare to rich insurance company and large corporate tortfeasors who pollute, poison, maim and injure our citizens. Don't buy in to this nonsense known as "tort reform".

The shock of losing someone you love to a disease caused by the materials used by his employer, who knew or should have known better, is devastating. And the employer wouldn't do the right thing; the widow had to sue the company to get it to do so. A lawsuit was necessary to obtain appropriate compensation for the death of her husband, the family's breadwinner. She would have had a hard time trying to cope with the influx of all his medical bills that would have still arrived even after his death.

One way for her to deal with the expenses while waiting for trial and eventual justice was to request an emergency lawsuit cash advance from a professional lawsuit funding company. Litigation funding is specifically designed to assist plaintiffs in getting back on their feet financially help them satisfy outstanding debts, and await appropriate results from the lawsuit.

This is "pre-settlement funding"; it is provided in advance of a jury verdict or other case resolution. Legal finance is based only on the strength and weaknesses of the case, thus there are not credits checks, payments to make, hoops to jump through. The legal funding company requests information from your attorney and can have you approved within 24-48 hours after receiving that necessary information.

So, if you are involved in a lawsuit, don't let a greedy insurance company push you around. And don't settle your case for pennies on the dollar because you need cash now. Listen to your experienced personal injury attorney; turn down those inadequate offers and wait out the process knowing that your expenses are covered. It goes into their bank account, pays their bills and let’s them wait until a verdict is reached. Lawsuit Financial is an example of a highly skilled, professional lawsuit financing company. The call to Lawsuit Financial is free; the advice is priceless.

A man was awarded $617k in a personal injury lawsuit due to injuries he sustained while on the job. According to the lawsuit, the man was delivering paper to a business. He claimed that his ankle was crushed under supplies that fell from a pallet jack being operated by a worker at the company he was delivering to. The plaintiff alleged that he was injured due the employee's negligence. He also alleged that the company was negligent in failing to provide proper training to its employees in the use of a pallet jack, failing to properly supervise those employees, and was not OSHA certified to use pallet jacks. OSHA certification was a mandated provision for power industrial truck operators. The jury, after hearing all of the evidence, awarded the plaintiff $950,000. The jury attributed 35% negligence to the plaintiff and the award was reduced accordingly.

The plaintiff underwent two surgeries to repair torn tendons, and he also needed extensive physical therapy. Due to his injuries, he was out of work for months. The medical bills in this case were quite extensive and with lost wages, the plaintiff, likely, have been struggling to pay his bills. One way to resolve his financial dilemma without sacrificing his case for pennies on the dollar was to apply for lawsuit funding.

Here's how it works: The litigation funding company will look at your case, and if the company believes that the case has merit, it will advance a portion of the expected settlement to the plaintiff. A lawsuit cash advance can be used for any reason you choose; however, it is recommended that it be used to meet your important necessities, living expenses like mortgage, rent, utilities, car payments, food, or to assist with outstanding medical bills resulting from injuries caused by the accident. The lawsuit funding company assumes all the risks. If the plaintiff loses the case, he/she owes nothing.

If you have a pending personal injury lawsuit settlement and your bills are piling up, consider pre-settlement funding. It is simple to apply for legal finance online or in person. You have nothing to lose and much to gain. Reducing the financial pressure to settle your valuable case too soon for too little compensation will help you increase your case results. So, before you consider accepting a low offer from the insurance company, you owe it to yourself to contact the lawsuit funding experts. The call is free; the advice is priceless.

A young man was rear-ended in an auto accident when he stopped for a traffic back-up on the highway. A tractor-trailer slammed into him without any attempt to slow down or apply the brakes. The young man’s brother was traveling ahead of him in another vehicle. He saw the accident in his rea-view mirror, stopped and rushed to his brother's aid and tried CPR; sadly, his brother had died, instantly.

What a heart wrenching ordeal for this family. The family filed a wrongful death lawsuit, and, years later, was awarded $1.3 million, despite the defendant’s argument that the young man’s headlights and taillights were not working properly. The sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one is devastating, especially when it is due to the negligence of an inattentive driver. The survivors want to seek justice, but full value may be years away and the family is already struggling financially. There may be medical bills, mortgage, car payments, tuition, and funeral expenses. Filing a lawsuit may add additional expense, plus the family must relive events that cause significant pain and suffering.

However, justice must be served; there is hope that a lawsuit will prevent such horrific acts from happening to someone else. So then, how does the family see this litigation through to conclusion? How does it survive, financially, while awaiting justice from a judge, jury or settlement? The answer is lawsuit funding.

Legal finance services are provided in the form of a non-recourse, lawsuit cash advance; this means that the advance and profit due are only required if the case resolves in the plaintiff’s favor. The best way to use litigation funding is as leverage. The litigation process can take months, sometimes years to settle. Since insurance companies have all the time and money in the world, there are many situations where the plaintiff may feel the need to take a low settlement offer simply because he/she is having financial difficulties caused by injuries suffered in the accident. Insurance companies know the client is hurting; they know he/she is disabled; they know the client is suffering financially.

Lawsuit financing is the means to allowing a plaintiff to avoid this type of tactic. All the plaintiff needs to do is fill out an application form online or call the pre-settlement funding company directly for information. Once their case is approved, the lawsuit cash advance will arrive by check or wire within 24-48 hours. Plaintiffs pay no monthly fee. They only repay the cash advance if they win their case. If their case is lost, the legal funding would be theirs to keep, without any obligation to repay.

If you have suffered the wrongful death of a loved one as the result of someone else's negligence; if you have a pending wrongful death lawsuit we may be able to help with lawsuit financial services. Visit us online or call toll free at 877-377-7848.

It was a cold, wintry day in Oregon last January 25. The roads were snowy and slush-covered, reducing the speed for most motorists. A woman was headed to work when the driver of an 18-wheeler pulling two trailers sped around a curve, lost control, crossed the center line into oncoming traffic, and slammed head-on into the woman’s Toyota 4-Runner. The woman died instantly. Now, her husband and children are suing the truck driver and his employer for negligence and wrongful death for an unspecified amount. Obviously, this fatal motor vehicle accident has completely devastated the family. A person who kills someone through negligence, recklessness or a deliberate act, harms not only the victim, but the victim's family that depended on the deceased for emotional and, sometimes, financial support. This family has not only lost a wife and mother, but her companionship, income, and benefits.

The plaintiffs hope this wrongful death lawsuit provides a measure of justice for needlessly causing the death of their loved one. According to the suit, the trucking company was negligent, careless and reckless in the hiring, training and supervision of the driver, and it knew, or reasonably should have known, that the driver was incompetent or unfit to be driving the 18-wheeler. The lawsuit also alleges that the trucker was driving at speeds greater than were reasonable or lawful under the weather conditions.

Serious and fatal auto accidents are devastating physically, emotionally, and often times financially. The wheels of justice can turn very slowly, so slowly that plaintiffs may experience financial hardship awaiting resolution to their lawsuit. To avoid financial struggles, a plaintiff can apply for lawsuit funding; this is cash now, a lawsuit cash advance, to assist the family with medical bills, mortgage payments, funeral expenses, and other necessary expenses while waiting for the case to resolve.

An application for litigation funding can be completed online or by phone. The process is free, there are no credit checks, and employment is not necessary because a "lawsuit loan" is made only against the lawsuit. It is based on the case and its potential for compensation, not against you or your creditworthiness. So, if you have a case that you think will qualify for funding, call a professional legal finance company; don't settle your valuable case for pennies on the dollar because you need cash now. Let Lawsuit Financial provide you with the time you need to wait out the legal process and get the compensation your case deserves.

If you or a loved one has filed a lawsuit and struggling financially to make ends meet and considering accepting an offer from the insurance company that you know is less than case value, you owe it to yourself to contact a reputable lawsuit funding company. The call is free; the advice is priceless.

Each year, cancer affects millions of families. The health care industry repeatedly reminds us that early diagnosis and detection is critical in order to be treated and receive the most favorable outcome. Yet, we often hear about misdiagnosed cancer and medical malpractice lawsuits resulting from them.

In this case, the patient was diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection that was later determined to be lung cancer. The estate of the deceased argued that when the patient did not get better and the symptoms did not resolve, additional measures should have been taken; additional tests should have been performed.

A lawsuit was filed; the case could not be settled and it went to trial. At trial, the defense countered that the symptoms presented by the deceased did not suggest cancer. Defense arguments averred that the disease was at a progressive stage; thus, even if diagnosed, appropriate treatment would not have changed or prolonged the outcome. They jury did not agree; it found in favor of the plaintiff and awarded the deceased’s estate $1,500,000.

Moving forward after a devastating loss is emotionally and financially draining for surviving family members. Medical malpractice cases, like this one, are long, drawn out, draining battles. Trying to make ends meet with ordinary cost of living expenses, medical expenses, funeral expenses, and the loss of a family member's income adds to the stress of just living. How does a family cope during this time?

Unfortunate families like this one are excellent candidates for lawsuit funding. A lawsuit cash advance could help them deal with their financial issues. Repayment of litigation funding proceeds is contingent on the outcome of the lawsuit. If a litigant loses the case, the litigant and/or his family does not have to pay the money back. Legal finance 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 pursuing a lawsuit and trying to pick of the pieces of shattered lives. A caring, professional pre-settlement funding company provides an advance based on its review of the case; a lawsuit cash advance is often approved with funding wired into your account within 24-48 hours.

If you or a family member has suffered from medical malpractice, or any other personal injury, and need financial assistance while waiting for justice to be served, lawsuit funding may be the answer for you. Financial peace-of-mind is only a phone call away.

A grieving family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit as the result of a fatal automobile-motorcycle accident that killed the motorcyclist. The motorcycle driver collided with the side of a bus as bus driver was making a left turn. The bus driver said that after stopping at a sign, he proceeded to make a left turn. He claimed he did not see the motorcyclist, that his first indication was the sound of the motorcycle hitting the bus. The victim died the next day, leaving behind a wife and small child.

The family accuses the bus driver of failing to stop, slow down, or swerve to avoid the accident; it claims that he was not paying adequate attention to the road. A preliminary investigation has revealed that the bus driver failed to yield directly prior to the incident. The defendant claims the victim was speeding and that his "half-size design" helmet did not qualify under state or DOT standards. The preliminary investigation also reveals that the motorcyclist may have been speeding.

There are still unanswered questions regarding this case, and it may take several months if not years to settle. If the family wins their wrongful death lawsuit, they can recoup damages covering medical expenses, funeral expenses, loss of companionship, and loss of income. Until that time, possibly years from now, this unfortunate family may experience financial trouble from the loss of their loved one.

Lawsuit funding is a service that will pay all those bills immediately and allow the family to get on with their normal life; the legal finance company will patiently wait for repayment at case conclusion, out of potential settlement proceeds. And, the best part is that if the family loses this highly contested case, it keeps the money, without any obligation to pay it back. This is, truly, no-risk lawsuit funding.

An experienced legal funding company will review the case, promptly, and, upon approval, provide the lawsuit cash advance necessary to cover daily household expenses, medical bills, and funeral expenses. After the application is approved, lawsuit finance proceeds are available within 24 – 48 hours. The process is easy by simply applying online or by phone. Don't settle a valuable case for pennies on the dollar because you need cash now; get litigation funding instead and wait out the process for the compensation you and your family deserve.

A $14.4 million jury verdict has been awarded to the victim of a head-on automobile accident which was allegedly caused by an inattentive driver, who was using his cell phone at the time of the crash. The victim was taken to an area hospital where he remained for over a month from a traumatic brain injury (TBI), fractured left humerus (arm bone), and crushed left ankle. The TBI has caused difficulties with recognition, processing and understanding the speech of others, and concentrating. Often times, he cannot recognize his wife or young child.

The injured man's injuries are debilitating. He is unable to work and requires daily assistance. Prior to the accident, he worked as a repairman earning between $40,000 and $50,000 each year. Not only has his family lost his income, they continue to receive medical bills from previous surgeries and ongoing physical therapy. Sadly, his brain injuries are permanent. His wife sought recovery of damages for loss of consortium. She works part-time; she is unable to work full-time because of the personal care needs of her husband. A jury awarded the plaintiff $14.4 million - $10.4 million for the plaintiff and $4 million for his wife. Whether or when the family will receive the verdict proceeds is still in question. Will there be an appeal?

Auto accidents due to distracted driving are becoming a troubling phenomenon. Many states have passed laws curtailing mobile phone use and texting while driving, but drivers continue to ignore the law and their own (and others') safety. If you are one of these, please think twice before using your mobile phone while behind the wheel of a moving vehicle. Pull over and stop your vehicle if you must use your phone. This case is a graphic example of what can result from distracted driving; one person is permanently disabled, brain damaged, unable to work; the other must live with the consequences of his actions and an arrest for reckless driving. Would you want to be either of these people?

The victim has a long journey to recovery with little hope that he will ever resume work or many of the activities he once performed. The case has resolved relatively quickly; if the resolution was paid by the insurance company and no appeals are planned, the financial devastation that usually results from these cases may be avoided.

Cases like this often drag on for years and the medical expenses and daily costs of living pile up while awaiting settlement or verdict. In these situations, the victims and their families can derive substantial financial relief from a lawsuit cash advance.

Pre-resolution litigation funding provides the cash you need; you do not have to repay the money unless or until you receive the proceeds of a settlement or verdict in the case. If you lose the case, you do not have to repay the money at all. This is legal finance with no risk to you or your credit standing. It is the easiest and fastest way to pay debts and stay afloat, financially, while waiting for your case to settle in court.

Once approved for what many call a "lawsuit loan", your pre-settlement funding proceeds will arrive within 24 to 48 hours. Lawsuit funding may make the difference between struggling financially and being out of debt. The call is free, the advice is priceless!

How do you determine whether you have a potential medical malpractice case? Medical malpractice consists of negligent conduct, acts of commission or omission, resulting in serious physical consequence. Obvious examples would be operations upon the wrong limb or one in which an operative tool was left in the patient's body. Or, we have this case, where a patient was admitted to the hospital with a subarachnoid hemorrhage, but, instead, had surgery to stent a blocked coronary artery. The result was severe brain damage and a need for around-the-clock care for the rest of her life.

Subarachnoid hemorrhage is a disorder involving bleeding between the middle membrane covering of the brain and the brain itself. How can a surgeon mistake a life-threatening brain disorder for a blocked artery to the heart? A medical malpractice lawsuit,filed after the incident, alleged that the doctor failed to diagnose the obvious hemorrhage and attenuating symptoms and, further, that he failed to perform any tests that would have assisted him in arriving at the correct diagnosis. After a long legal battle, the matter was decided by a jury, which found in favor of the plaintiff and awarded her $4,950,000.

Medical malpractice cases often take years to settle; these cases are quite contentious. As a result, a disabled victim is plunged into a financial abyss; he/she struggles to pay medical bills and other monthly expenses. Those who need help financially during a medical malpractice lawsuit may wish to consider lawsuit funding. It is an emergency lawsuit cash advance, designed to help the plaintiff financially – paying medical expenses, mortgage rent, car payments, funeral expenses while the plaintiff awaits a trial and/or settlement in the case.

Legal finance services help plaintiffs get through tough financial times; timely legal funding prevents litigants from being forced to accept inadequate offers from greedy insurance companies that delay proceedings and deny claims in an effort to get plaintiffs to settle for as little as possible. Applying for what many call a "lawsuit loan" requires a simple online application or toll free phone call. If the application is approved, your pre-settlement funding proceeds are in your hands within 24 - 48 hours.

A jury awarded $1 million in the wrongful death of a man who died from mesothelioma cancer, a rare form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. The tugboat worker was initially diagnosed with mesothelioma in May 2008; he died a year later.

The man worked in various capacities on tugboats for the New York State DOT for thirty-five years. He claimed that his mesothelioma was caused by exposure to the asbestos-containing equipment he repaired and maintained while working on a tugboat. Although his exposure to asbestos occurred in the 1950’s, his death is relevant because mesothelioma symptoms can take up to 50 years after exposure to asbestos. In fact, lawsuits over mesothelioma from asbestos exposure are the longest running tort in U.S. history, dating back to 1929.

This case did not take as long as some to get through the court system; this doesn’t mean the plaintiff didn’t go through years of pain and suffering – from his period of illness, through treatment, medical expenses, death, and funeral expenses. Every year another 2,000 – 3,000 new cases are diagnosed. No amount of compensation will ever stop the pain and suffering; no amount will save a dying loved one because there is no known cure for mesothelioma cancer.

Many families wait several years for a settlement to be reached. The long, hard battle to reach justice may place a financial burden on a victim’s family. Loved ones need to know that they do not have to settle for too little, too soon. They can apply for lawsuit funding, a lawsuit cash advance against a potential jury verdict or settlement.

At Lawsuit Financial, we know that it is tough to manage a loved one's illness, medical expenses, funeral expenses, plus all the daily household bills and expenses. The corporate giants have all the time and money in the world; they wait until most plaintiffs become financially desperate to settle. Their goal is not justice. Lawsuit Financial hopes that by assisting with daily expenses, plaintiffs can wait for justice to be served.

If a loved one has died from mesothelioma cancer due to improper working conditions and you have filed a wrongful death lawsuit, you may be able to receive pre-settlement funding. If you qualify, the lawsuit loan can be received within 24 – 48 hours. Use litigation funding to pay for medical expenses, therapy, medications etc., in addition to the monthly bills such as mortgage, rent, car payments or utilities. There are no fees and no monthly payments. Credit and employment do not matter because we focus on the case and the case, alone. And, if you lose your case, you do not have to repay the lawsuit cash advance. This is, truly, no-risk legal funding.

Shortly after plumbing work was done, a homeowner thought she smelled smoke. She contacted the plumbing company and was advised that a plumber could not return to the home until the following day. The delay in returning proved fatal; the home went up in flames several hours after the call and the woman perished in the fire.

Her family filed a wrongful death lawsuit alleging the the plumber and the company were guilty of negligence. Attorneys argued that the report of smoke odor required immediate attention. The defendant argued that the woman was told to call the company again if the problem persisted; instead, she fell asleep. The jury ruled in favor of the plaintiff.

While no amount of money will return this woman to her family, the reasonable award in this case will help the family with funeral expenses, loss of companionship, and pain and suffering. If the woman was a “bread winner” it will help pay for the loss of her wages, as well as providing a new or restored home for her survivors.

Tragedies like this one will often cause surviving family members to struggle, financially, to pay the bills associated with the death of a loved one. Wrongful Death lawsuits can take months, even year, to resolve. The best vehicle to use for a loan is the equity in the house; that was destroyed in the fire. Maybe this family tried a bank, maybe not. If they called the bank, they were likely turned down. So, what can they do about their mounting bills? With a solid lawsuit as collateral, they could have applied for a lawsuit cash advance; emergency lawsuit funding to keep afloat financially while awaiting a settlement. These legal finance cash advances relieve the financial pressure and prevent resolving the lawsuit too soon, for too little.

Once approved for pre-settlement funding can be available within 24-48 hours. The cost of a lawsuit cash advance is usually rather expensive; thus, it should be used to pay important bills and expenses. In this case, death related expenses, like funeral and burial expenses would be appropriate. In other situations, injury, disability and/or death often cause people to fall behind on mortgages, rent, car payments, tuition and other necessary expenses. The goal of legal funding is to allow a plaintiff is able to wait for a fair and equitable settlement or jury verdict.

The plaintiff pays no monthly fees; he/she is only obligated to repay the litigation funding cash advance if the lawsuit resolves successfully. The obligation is completely excused if the case is lost. So, why accept inadequate offers by greedy insurance companies who deliberately delay proceedings to make you desperate? Lawsuit funding provides the financial resources necessary to allow the plaintiff to wait out the long, legal process and receive appropriate and just compensation.

Sometimes, we are simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. Sometimes, we are just unlucky. There are no rational basis for events that suddenly take the lives of young adults and children with their whole lives in front of them. People who support tort reform or who put pro-business interests ahead of our common humanity must think that these types of events won't happen to them. They must think that they are immune, right? Because, If they or their family members could suffer serious injuries or death in a tragic accident, they couldn't possibly advocate for a civil justice system that would treat them or their family members the way they and their pro-business, tort reform advocates treat others. To read or listen to their garbage, one would think that business is the victim, not the horrifically injured person.

Take this savage accident, for instance. It is responsible for the deaths of at least two children. A man was heading east when a west bound car driven by a visiting Australian man crossed over the center line and slammed into his vehicle.

And, just like that, two children and a young mother are dead. All were seat belted, but the impact was too severe for the belts to save their lives. Three others were seriously injured, taken to hospital for medical care.

So, why did the west bound car cross the center line? I suppose a police investigation will reveal what caused this accident. So, most likely, will a subsequent lawsuit filed by the injured and the survivors of those killed in the crash. Losing a loved one or caring for seriously injured survivors is enormously expensive and compensation is necessary and appropriate. Does it matter that some business's bottom line is effected?

And, insurance companies, even in situations as tragic as this one, are often willing to play waiting games with people's lives. Their money, business as usual, the corporate bottom line, is that important to them. Thus, these greedy insurance companies will delay the proceedings for as long as possible. They will attempt to make plaintiffs desperate to settle, just to pay their medical bills or regular important bills and expenses like mortgage, rent or car payments.

In response to this dastardly insurance industry behavior, an industry, the lawsuit funding industry, was born. Serious accident victims, those who are victimized a second time by the delay, deny, defend tactics of an insurance company, can now get pre-resolution financial assistance from a litigation funding company. If the case qualifies, pre-settlement funding will help seriously injured accident victims or wrongful death survivors handle their financial obligations, whether they arise from the accident (medical expenses, funeral/burial costs) or whether they are regular expenses that can't be paid because of the accident (mortgage, rent, car payments, etc.). A quick phone call or online visit to the legal finance website will get you started. The money you need can be in your bank account with 24-48 of the time of your initial phone call. And, since qualification is based solely on the quality of your case, your credit situation does not matter.

There are no costs associated with filling out an application for lawsuit funding; there are no upfront fees and no monthly payments to make. It’s a very simple and straightforward process. The person applies, has his case assessed, and gets approved; the money is forwarded, by check or wire, his bills are paid; the financial pressure to settle too early for too little compensation is removed, and he may comfortably wait for the case to resolve for full value. A plaintiff who can wait out the process for appropriate compensation is the insurance company's worst nightmare.

A head-on crash with another car in a demolition derby left a young Minnesota man severely burned due to an exploding gas tank. The man's brother and a friend pulled him out of the flaming wreck and he was airlifted to a hospital for treatment in their burn unit for his arms, torso and face. His son was watching from the sidelines while this happened.

It’s unclear just exactly what happened here, but there a certainly questions that need to be answered, not the least of which is was the gas tank defective, why weren’t there fire extinguishers near track side for situations like this and what were the road conditions etc. Litigation will likely be need to sort out potential liability in the case.

These severe injuries are likely to have a substantial impact on the man's financial situation; his ability to earn a living will, likely, be substantially impaired. If a lawsuit is pursued, it will take months, possibly years, to resolve. And, the ultimate resolution may not be in this seriously injured man's favor. So, how does he support himself and his family while waiting to heal? How does he support himself and his family while waiting for his lawsuit to resolve? One good answer may be lawsuit funding, the service that provides lawsuit cash advances against pending litigation. Since this legal finance process has nothing to do with an applicant's credit, the money he needs can be in his hands within 24-48 hours after his initial application. It is easy to apply for litigation funding; accident victims may do so online or by calling the legal funding company directly.

Pre-settlement funding enables disabled plaintiffs to handle all medical bills, therapy costs, medications and even required surgery, as well as their usual monthly expenses, like the mortgage, tuition, rent, car payments etc.. And, with the financial pressure removed, plaintiffs can patiently wait for a fair litigation outcome. They do not have to accept the inadequate offer that a greedy insurance company is trying to squeeze them to take.

Again, lawsuit financing applicants do not go through credit checks; they don’t have to have a job; they don’t pay upfront fees or monthly payments on a lawsuit cash advance. They receive their money, in a lump sum or in payments over time, and then wait, patiently for the case to resolve for full value. And, if the plaintiff loses the case, he/she does not have to pay the money back. Ours is more than a no fee guarantee; the lawsuit funding company guarantees a case recovery equal to the amount we gave the client. Even the handling attorney can't do that!

A freak automobile accident in 2008 has left a toddler permanently disabled, requiring around-the-clock care for the rest of her life. After a truck driver ran a red light, he tried to apply the brakes in order to miss a van driven by the child’s mother. In doing so, multiple pipes broke loose from a pipe rack on top of the truck and smashed through a rear window of the van, striking the child in the head. Now, the toddler suffers permanent injuries, including blindness and traumatic epilepsy.

The family recently announced that they settled a lawsuit. The multi-million dollar settlement will be used to cover a lifetime of care for the child, including medical expenses which have already exceeded $850,000 for the first two years since the accident. A sudden, unexpected event, like a serious automobile accident can happen to anyone; this sudden event can change your life forever. Because insurance companies will typically look at an injury case as a battleground, cases often take years to settle. Fortunately, for this family, the insurance company was a progressive partner is resolving this case rather quickly. It would be nice if more insurance carriers made safety and justice a top priority instead of declaring war on victims and their lawyers.

Driving a vehicle is a dangerous activity; we, all of us, are one accident away from having our lives drastically changed. Many safety improvements have been made to vehicles, in my lifetime, to reduce incidents of serious injury and/or death, but a serious accident can still happen to you, to me, or to our loved ones. That is why I cringe when I hear terms like "lawsuit abuse" and "frivolous lawsuits". These words are "code" for "lets reduce the amount seriously injured people can receive when they are catastrophically injured or killed in an accident". Supporting these absurd concepts and electing and appointing judges who are hard on victims makes all of us less safe. Why, you ask? Because if there are not serious consequences to those who would maim and kill us, there is no incentive for them to act safely and more responsibly. Hitting a wrongdoer in the pocketbook is often the only message that the wrongdoer understands.

Most cases, because of insurance and big business delay tactics, take years to resolve. Had this case been prolonged for years, this courageous family may have suffered tremendous financial setbacks as well as the emotional and physical hardships it is enduring. The perfect solution for seriously injured accident victims caught in a cycle of litigation delays is for those victims to investigate lawsuit funding. A lawsuit cash advance may be available to help an injured person or loved one pay important bills and expenses, while waiting for a fair resolution of his/her case. With the financial pressure removed, there is no need to resolve any case for less than the full value of the injuries. The application process is quick and easy; Lawsuit Financial, for example, has an application and approval process that may take as little as 24 – 48 hours. There are no fees to apply, no credit check, no job requirement, no payments to make. And, if you lose the case, you keep the money free of charge. There is really no risk with companies like Lawsuit Financial.

If you are struggling financially while waiting for your lawsuit to settle or resolve, you owe it to yourself consider legal finance services. A lawsuit cash advance can give you the leverage you need against the insurance company are prevent you from being forced to settle too soon for too little. Lawsuits are vehicles that advance the cause of safety and justice; time is usually on the side of the wrongdoer. Automobile accident lawsuit funding helps put time on your side.

When we think of medical malpractice, we often think of a doctor that performed the wrong surgical procedure, amputated the wrong limb, or maybe left a medical sponge in a patient’s body. However, there are many more subtle cases of negligence by doctors and nurses; one of the most common is medication and prescription mistakes.

A man suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) was admitted to the hospital for observation. His hospital roommate was battling cancer and was receiving the powerful painkiller, OxyContin. A nurse inadvertently gave the painkiller to the COPD patient, instead of the Cancer patient and, within 12 hours, he was dead. The hospital admitted liability, but the two parties could not agree on a settlement amount for the victim’s family. They did however agree to a range ($100,000 - $325,000) for damages and if they verdict fell in that range, neither party would appeal. Five years later, a jury has ordered the hospital to pay the plaintiffs family $154,000.

At first glance, how does this resolution strike you? Its low, right? Where's this "jackpot justice" you've been reading about? Well, this victim was suffering from an advanced stage of COPD; he had a life expectancy of a year. He was, most likely, not experiencing much pain when he died. Had hospital staff discovered the medication error, quickly, intubation would have helped him breath, allowing the painkiller to work its way through his system. But, there was an order that he did not want to be intubated for breathing. The civil justice system is one of fair compensation; it accounts for and corrects for the particular situation that confronts it. There is no jackpot justice.

Now, consider a 28-year-old who was admitted to the hospital with a broken arm following an automobile accident. When his mother arrived at the hospital, she saw a breathing tube in his nose and a surgical trauma team ready to repair a fracture. The mother was assured her son’s injuries were not life-threatening. Later that day, she was told he slipped into a coma. He died three weeks later – from a broken arm?

It was later determined that the he died from an overdose of Fentanyl, a painkiller usually given to critically ill patients. This medical mistake stripped a five-year-old little girl of her father. The hospital offered to help pay for his funeral expenses. This man was not terminally ill; he was a healthy 28-year-old father working to support his family. What is the value of his life to his family? The jury awarded $3.2 Million. I know what some of you are thinking: This is also too low. $3.2 Million for the life of a 28-year-old father?

In these two cases, reasonable juries made reasonable decisions. Although both families would prefer to have their loved ones with them today, they feel the settlements were fair and reasonable. These cases are perfect examples that there is no “jackpot justice.” The jury in both cases did not dole out millions of dollars in "frivolous lawsuits". Serious mistakes were made; people died, and reasonable amounts were paid. The more important question is: Did these hospitals learn their lessons? Did they change medication dispensing protocol? How many lawsuits and how many verdicts will it take for them to adopt safer measures? What would be reasonable compensation if these were your loved ones?

There are technological improvements being instituted to improve medication safety, most hospitals do not permit doctors to hand write scripts; they must, instead, input a patient's prescription into a computer. Is this enough? Of course not; but, it will cut down errors. Patients and their loved ones should always ask questions and gain confidence in the care being rendered. Double check and be diligent. Safety begins with your doctor; but a hospital should also require that three pairs of eyes - the doctor's, a nurse's, and a pharmacist's - verify that the correct medication is being administered in the correct dosages to the correct patients. Patients and hospitals should never assume that nothing could go wrong.

So, what do you think? Were these appropriate verdicts for the negligent actions of the health care professionals responsible for the deaths of these patients? Medical malpractice reforms substantially reduce fair settlements and prevent you and your loved ones from holding those responsible for serious injury and death, accountable for their actions. Reducing the penalty for errors makes all of us less safe. Is that what you want for you and your family? Isn't it time we put safety first at whatever the cost?

If you believe you or someone you love has been the victim of a prescription error or medication mistake, you should contact a medical malpractice attorney. Additionally, if you or your family is going through the emotional and financial stress from a medical malpractice or wrongful death, litigation funding may be the answer to help you through these times. No amount of money will ever replace a loved one, but lawsuit funding can help financially through the most difficult times. It is a means to assist with your financial burdens while your lawyer seeks appropriate justice.

A woman was awarded $300,000 in damages for injuries sustained in an automobile accident five years ago. She was a passenger in a vehicle that collided with another car at an intersection. A news article reported that the woman’s injuries were to her right ankle, left knee, back and neck. If you accepted the press report version of her injuries, you may not concur that she deserved the compensation. However, the jury had all of the facts; the press didn't and usually doesn't when reported these events.

This case may be a perfect example of how inaccurate reporting by news and press services can create negative impressions about our civil justice system and why victims receive the level of compensation awarded. Again, juries hear the full facts and are instructed on the law by the judge; the press and the public are not. How extensive or serious were this woman’s injuries? Did she have surgery? Has she recovered 100%? Is she still disabled? Has she returned to work? Will she ever return? Is her disability permanent? Is she disfigured in any way? To what level? How much pain did she endure? Is she still in pain? At what level, five years later? How much income has she lost? What was the spin-off effect of that lost income? Did she lose her house? There are many unanswered questions.

Most accident victims are forced to file a lawsuit because a greedy insurance company won't compensate him/her at a reasonable level. Further, the insurance company knows that the system takes a long time to resolve cases and compensate victims; the money due an injury victim can sit in the insurance company's bank account for years, earning interest, while the injured and under-financed plaintiff grows more and more desperate for a resolution. Insurance companies will typically withhold settlement and/or resolution unless it is in their own best interest to resolve the case or until a judge or jury force them to pay. Their are only two services that work in the injured party's favor. One is that he/she can hire the best automobile accident lawyer in town on a contingency fee basis. That means that the lawyer risks his fee on the outcome of the case. He doesn't charge a dime unless he wins; he doesn't get paid if he loses (and, he usually loses the money he spends on the case). He is a difference maker; he can counsel an injury victim and assure receipt of a fair settlement. But, he must operate within a system that is overburdened and takes a long time to produce results.

The other, lesser known service, available to a cash-starved plaintiff is lawsuit funding The lawsuit took five years to settle. How much did she suffer physically, emotionally, and financially in that time? How did she support herself and prevent the insurance company from taking full advantage of her desperation? Litigation funding may have been her solution. Legal finance services will help accident victims by paying their important bills and expenses (rent, mortgage, car payments, tuition, utilities, groceries, etc), relieving the financial pressure to settle a case too soon for too little. The lawsuit financing company, like the contingency fee lawyer, will wait for repayment until the case is resolved, successfully, and, like the attorney, will excuse the obligation if the client loses the case. Thus, legal funding is a no-risk service for an injury victim.

A lawsuit cash advance is a simple process – make a phone call, complete an application; if approved, funds will be in your hands within 24 – 48 hours by check or wire. There are no fees to apply, no monthly payments, and, again, repayment is contingent upon you winning the case. With lawsuit funding, what do you have to lose?

Back to our automobile accident victim: For all we know, this settlement could be extremely compared to the woman’s past, present, and future financial situation. Please don't believe the nonsense you hear about "jackpot justice", "frivolous lawsuits" or "lawsuit abuse". Those are phrases that the insurance industry and other Goliath industries use to persuade you that the system is broken. When it is you or one of your family members involved in that serious automobile accident, who will you turn to? Will you rely on the honesty and integrity of an insurance company to do the right thing? Or, will you turn to a pro-justice, pro-victim,contingency fee attorney? You know the answer; so stop listening to the nonsense.

A pedestrian was crossing a boulevard in Fort Lauderdale when he was hit by a car. The EMS crews took the badly hurt pedestrian to hospital with life threatening injuries. This was considered to be a traffic homicide case and charges were pending against the driver until a complete investigation was concluded.

Hopefully, this pedestrian will recover; when he does, he would be wise to speak with an experienced personal injury lawyer. With these types of serious injuries, the victim may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, wage loss and pain and suffering. Even if the driver is criminally convicted, the victim may pursue a civil lawsuit.

After retaining an attorney and pursuing a personal injury lawsuit, this seriously injured pedestrian may wish want to investigate the possibility of obtaining a lawsuit cash advance. This is a service that provides an accident victim with cash now, in advance of his settlement or verdict in his case. It is easy to apply for lawsuit funding; accident victims may do so online or by placing a toll free call to an experienced litigation funding company. With cooperation from a victim's attorney, cash is in an applicant's hands within 24-48 hours.

Pay important bills and expenses; pay mortgage or rent payments, car payments, food bills, tuition. With financial pressure removed, patiently wait for te case to resolve; listen to the professional and helpful advice of an experienced attorney. Do not settle a valuable case for pennies on the dollar. Legal finance services are designed to prevent victims from doing exactly that.

There are no fees to apply for pre-settlement funding, no upfront fees of any kind. There is no credit check, no monthly payments, no requirement to be employed. Lawsuit financing companies are looking only at the quality and potential success of the victim's personal injury case. And, if you lose the case, you keep the money, free of charge. Try getting those terms from a bank!

You've got to wonder how certain people got or retain their drivers licenses. This automobile accident resulted when a 1998 Dodge van, heading north on Interstate 90/39, made an illegal U-Turn and was struck by an oncoming Jeep. The van careened off the side of the road, clipped the 157 mile marker post, continued on another 200 feet and smashed into a fence before coming to a halt in a swampy area.

The van’s 70-year old driver was badly injured, as were the six kids he had with him in the van, ranging in age from 4 to 14 years old. What was he thinking? Who knows? Surprisingly, the Jeep driver fled the scene and has not been found as of this writing. All the van’s occupants were taken to hospital for various undisclosed injuries.

The van driver was negligent, perhaps grossly negligent and the families of the injured children may want to talk to a personal injury lawyer who specializes in automobile accident cases and find out what their rights are and how to obtain compensation for injuries, pain and suffering and medical bills.

Any one of the families may also want to check out lawsuit funding to see if they may qualify for a lawsuit cash advance. In order to find out if they are eligible, they only have to apply online at the litigation funding website or make a call and discuss their case with the company directly.

There should be no up front fees to apply for lawsuit funding; if the company you contact asks for money up front, find another company. A plaintiff/applicant does not submit to a credit check, he/she does not need to be employed, and, if approved, makes no monthly payments. That's because this is not a lawsuit loan; all a legal finance company cares about is whether you have a case that will qualify for and can afford the amount of money you are seeking. If you qualify, the lawsuit cash you need is in your hands by wire or check within 24-48 hours.

Use pre-settlement funding for important bills and expenses; pay your mortgage, rent, car payment, tuition. Keep food on your family's table. Pay excess medical expenses that make you treatment and recovery possible. Don't cave in to pressure to settle too early, for too little, from an insurance company that delays and denies until you are in desperate need for cash now. With your financial house in order, your experienced attorney now has the time he needs to get you the compensation you deserve and that only hurts one company. Who? The insurance company, that's who! Make them pay all you deserve; ask an experienced professional about lawsuit financing and obtain your measure of justice.

If you haven’t been hiding under a rock, you have heard about the Duck Boat that collided with a sludge-hauling barge in Philadelphia. The collision was so violent that it sent 37 people overboard. Two tourists were killed and 10 injured. The smaller duck boat had to weigh anchor in an unexpected spot due to mechanical issues and a minor fire. The tugboat, and the barge it was hauling, appeared minutes after the duck boat had anchored, finding the little boat directly in its path.

The duck boat crew attempted to radio the tug, but received no response to their distress calls. Other boats in the area did hear the calls for help. Ultimately, the tug rammed into the duck boat and capsized it. Rescue crews retrieved 33 tourists and two crew members. Ten people were taken to hospital. Two passengers turned up missing; both were Hungarian residents visiting as a part of a language exchange program. A full investigation has been launched. Many questions remain unanswered, but there is one large one looming over this case; did the tug boat hear the distress calls and ignore them?

It is highly likely that the families of the two young people who were killed and many of those injured will likely file wrongful death and personal injury lawsuits. Injuries at sea are handled under a special set of laws known as Maritime laws; victims will want to locate attorneys who specialize in that area of the law. Lawsuit Financial offers a valuable service that assists victims in finding legal specialists all over the country; we can help you find the right lawyer. After the victims retain competent personal injury, Maritime, lawyers, they may also wish to benefit from a service that provides badly needed cash ‘now’ when serious injuries cause death of disabling injuries to the family breadwinner. In other words, they may wish to pursue lawsuit funding from an experienced and professional provider of this valuable legal finance service. A lawsuit cash advance helps a victim pay accident related bills and expenses, as well as other important ‘regular” bills, like mortgage or car payments, tuition, rent, or groceries.

The application process is quick and simple; with many clients, pre-settlement funding can put badly needed cash in a victim’s hands, by check or wire, with 24-48 hours of approval. That’s it; it’s that simple; so, don’t settle your valuable case for pennies on the dollar because you need cash now. Listen to your attorney’s advice about the value of your case, obtain lawsuit financing, and don’t settle your case until your attorney advises that the greedy insurance company has offered you full and fair compensation.

This semi-truck-pickup truck accident was dangerous and messy. A tractor-trailer, hauling sulfuric acid, collided with a pickup truck in the northbound lane of Arizona 77.

As a result of this wreck, four victims were airlifted by EMS crews to a hospital; the injuries sustained by the victims were non-life threatening, but serious. Sulfuric acid began leaking all over the highway and Hazmat crews were called out to do clean up.

Details of the crash were unclear; investigation police officers will sort our the details and issue a report of their liability and causation findings. There may be questions regarding truck maintenance, distracted driving, speed, or whether either driver was impaired.
The injured will likely consult with a personal injury attorney to discuss potential litigation. At some point, if they are missing significant amounts of work, they wish to inquire about a lawsuit cash advance. They may apply by calling the litigation funding company or by visiting on the web and completing a simply, on-line, fill-in-the-blank application.

Once the application has been assessed and approved, the legal finance proceeds, also referred to as pre-settlement funding, will be forwarded to the victim by check or wire within 24-48 hours. Important bills and expenses, piling up because of injury and lengthy disability, may be paid, immediately. Medical expenses, car and mortgage payments are just a few examples. It is frustrating to be unable to pay your regular bills and expenses; it is frustrating to be unable to work. This frustration can build up and it may cause a victim to do something stupid: The victim settles his or her case, for pennies on the dollar, because the need to get their bills paid. Lawsuit funding eases the financial pressure and prevents the plaintiff from settling too soon for too little compensation. The additional case proceeds made possible by the lawsuit cash advance will often pay for the cost of the advance! So, get lawsuit financing, pay your important bills and expenses, remove the pressure to settle early and cheap, and relax. Listen to your attorney and wait out the process for a fair resolution of your valuable personal injury case.

Sometimes it isn’t even safe to go for a walk. In this case, a middle aged woman was out for a walk down the boulevard when she was hit from behind by a pickup truck. When EMS crews got to the scene, found her to be critically ill, but alive. They transported her to a local hospital, where she died. was still alive.

The 70 year-old driver of the pickup, received minor injuries in the accident; he was arrested and booked for DUI and vehicular manslaughter. A DUI at aged 70;one would think that at his age, he would know better than to drink and drive, but obviously not. The police have launched a detailed investigation into the incident.

The family of the unfortunate victim of this tragedy will likely talk to a wrongful death lawyer to discuss potential civil litigation. A civil lawsuit is filed for compensation and is separate and distinct from any criminal proceedings filed against the drunk. The loss of a family member almost always results in financial difficulty for the victim's survivors. While they are discussing the case with an attorney, they might also want to ask about lawsuit funding. A 'lawsuit loan' would help them financially to get through to verdict or settlement.

When they apply for a lawsuit cash advance, they only need to provide case details to the litigation funding company. Once approved, they receive their pre-settlement funding within 24-48 hours. They don’t have to pay upfront fees or make monthly payments and once the lawsuit loan arrives, they may use it to pay for medical bills and any other costs related to the accident. The money may then be used to pay for the “regular” expenses we all have every month, like a mortgage or the rent, car payments or tuition.

The best thing about lawsuit financing is that it removes the financial desperation to accept any nonsense offers from the greedy insurance company, which deliberately drags the proceeding down to cause financial pain.

This was an horrendous, preventable, chain accident collision. A Greyhound bus was making its way northbound on Highway 99 in California when it careened into an overturned SUV in the highway’s fast lane. After the initial impact, the bus continued on, slamming into another car, then sliding down an embankment and smacking into a tree.

The wreck left five dead at the scene and one died later, at the hospital. Four victims were in critical condition; six others suffered moderate injuries and twenty-four suffered minor injuries. At the time of this writing, police had not yet determined the cause of the accident.The whole accident scene was a mess and the police have no idea what caused the accident. Many questions are yet to be answered; for example, was the bus driver speeding at the time of impact? Was he driving while distracted? What happened to cause the SUV to overturn? Time will tell.

What we can count on is that there will be multiple-person litigation arising from this accident. There will, more than likely, be six wrongful death lawsuits and at least ten personal injury lawsuits to recover damages. It will be a lengthy process to sort out all of the details in the litigation and to begin to compensate the victims. How do those who have lost family members of who have been seriously injured support themselves while they wait for case resolution and justice in the case?

One answer is lawsuit funding. Many of the victims may be eligible to apply for a lawsuit cash advance to help them pay important monthly obligations that are difficult to make during times immediately after the death of a loved one or disability due to injury. Eligible litigation funding applicants are approved within 24-48 hours after the legal finance company receives completed forms and records from their attorney.

The "lawsuit loan" comes by check or by wire as quickly as possible; the legal funding company realizes that you need the fast cash now. You have bills you need to attend to, and they do not stop just because you have been badly injured in an automobile accident.

There is no cost to apply for pre-settlement funding; there are no credit checks and no employment requirements. It’s a quick and easy process. You apply for lawsuit financing, and, if approved you get the cash you need; you can deal with your important bills and expenses now and wait for a fair settlement or verdict, later. Tell the insurance company to take a walk until you get the offer of settlement your attorney recommends.

A woman, traveling the wrong way on a one way street, realized her error. She suddenly bolted across the road, apparently, in an attempt to fashion a U-Turn, and ran into, of all people, a police officer. Talk about bad timing!

The impact actually shoved the cruiser into an apartment building, causing some $2,000 in damage. The wrong way driver was not injured; her car was not so lucky. The police officer sustained burn injuries from the air bag deployment; he headed to hospital to have his injuries checked.

Clearly, the "wrong way lady" was negligent; it seems that the officer suffered only minor injuries. If you or someone you love is seriously injured by a negligent driver, the victim is entitled to pursue the negligent driver in court. In most states, medical expenses, wage loss, property damage, pain, suffering, disfigurement and mental anguish may all be recovered in the potential lawsuit. Most personal injury lawsuits involve serious injuries or disability.

When a seriously injured person retains an attorney to pursue litigation, the attorney will, most likely, inform the client that the court system is a crowded system; there are a significant number of lawsuits filed and only a handful of judges to handle them. I was in court the other day, and the judge told me that she was managing a docket of 2000 cases! Thus, your attorney will, most likely, tell you that your case will take awhile to resolve. If, for example, our police officer was seriously injured and was unable to return to his job as a police officer, how does he support his family while waiting months, even years, for his case to settle?

The answer is that he can obtain automobile accident lawsuit funding from an experienced provider of that valuable service. With the assistance and blessing of his attorney, legal finance services are available for eligible plaintiffs whose personal injury cases will take significant time to settle, either in, or out of the courts. A lawsuit cash advance is cash now, provided in advance of an expected settlement; its main purpose is to assist the plaintiff to pay important bills and expenses, stay current, and avoid allowing financial pressure to force you to settle your valuable case too soon for too little compensation.

It is easy to apply for what some call a 'lawsuit loan', you may apply for litigation funding online or by calling the lawsuit financing company, directly, usually toll free. There is no cost to apply, no hassle to get pre-settlement funding; there is no credit check, no job needed, and no monthly payments or upfront fees to pay. Upon approval, your money arrives within 24-48 hours and you do not have to repay a dime unless your case is resolved successfully. So, our important message is: don't settle your valuable case for pennies on the dollar with a greedy insurance company; obtain lawsuit funding instead and wait out the long legal process for the compensation you deserve.

Sometimes when you fall, you fall hard. That is certainly what happened to this gentleman, who tripped on a joint, protruding from a sidewalk at the top of a flight of stairs. The injured plaintiff, a copier repairman, fell the full length of the flight of stairs; he was not able to grab the railing on the way down because the staircase was too wide.

As a result of the fall, the man numerous herniated discs and required cervical fusion surgery. Restrictions placed by his physician, after this complex and serious surgery, prevented a return to his usual work of repairing copiers. He would need to take a desk job, instead.

He sued Temple University, the property owner, for the unsafe condition of the stairway. He also alleged that the width of the stairway required a different type of railing system to prevent injury. In addition to pain, suffering and medical expenses, his lawsuit sought roughly $800,000 in past and future lost wages. The fall had, essentially, ended his career.

The University refused to participate in serious settlement negotiations and the case went to trial. The University insisted that the stairs and railing were not unsafe. The jury disagreed and rendered a verdict of $1,462,769 for the injured copier repairman, and $225,000 for loss of consortium to his wife.

Most trip and fall or slip and fall cases have two things in common: They, almost universally, involve some comparative negligence (a percentage of fault to the plaintiff) and they, almost universally, are vigorously defended by a land owner who thinks he did little or nothing wrong. Often, as in this case, a jury verdict must prove it to him. Since it takes a long time for a highly contested case to go to trial, how does a seriously injured person, like a copier repairman who can no longer perform the vigorous requirements of his job, support himself while he awaits justice in the legal system? More and more injury victims are turning to lawsuit funding for the lawsuit financial assistance they need to survive the litigation.

A lawsuit cash advance (or a series of them, if necessary) will help pay medical expenses that are not covered by health insurance, as well as important bills and expenses like house payments, rent, car payments, groceries, tuition and utilities. If you have been hurt as the result of someone's negligence, are pursuing personal injury litigation with an attorney by your side, and you are having trouble paying your important bills and expenses, you are a candidate for legal finance services. This is not a 'lawsuit loan', as some like to call it. It is, instead, pre-settlement funding, an early piece of your future settlement proceeds, paid to you now, when you need it most. Its purpose is to reduce the financial pressure that the system places on you to settle too soon, for too little. Financial distress caused by lengthy disability can have the effect of making you desperate to settle regardless of whether an offer is fair compensation. Litigation funding takes away the desperation to settle early and cheap and gives you the precious time you need to make the insurance company provide fair compensation.

It is easy to apply for lawsuit financing; you can do so online or by dialing a toll free phone number. Most of the paperwork is provided by your attorney and, after you have been approved, the lawsuit cash advance is in your bank account, via check or wire, within 24-48 hours. There are no upfront fees, no monthly payments to make, in fact, no obligation to repay, at all, until you win or settle your case. If you lose, you keep our money, free of charge. This is, truly, no-risk legal funding. Check it out here, and make the insurance company pay you the compensation you deserve.

In Cerebral Palsy cases, seconds and minutes make can make all the difference in the world. Eight minutes was more than enough, in this tragic 1998 birth trauma case, to the infant to develop cerebral palsy, one of those "never events" that changed the course of the infant's life.

This was a tough medical malpractice case and the jury took its time deliberating the issues and the evidence. The family chose to sue the hospital and the doctor, as well as a resident at the medical center where the child was born. The central allegation in the lawsuit was that the infant was born with cerebral palsy because of a delayed C-section. Indeed, medical experts for the plaintiff indicated if the baby had been born eight minutes earlier, he would not have had the condition. The jury agreed with the assessment of the plaintiff's medical experts and awarded $18.5 million to the family. The tragic child died of Lupus, in 2004.

This was hard fought; it took a long time to resolve and was, most likely, an emotional and financial drain on the family. Lawsuit funding, unfortunately, cannot solve the agonizing emotional issues, but a lawsuit cash advance (or several, if necessary) can substantially lessen the financial issues (which, in a small way, help with the emotional factors, as well). The level and expense of care needed for a special needs child are high; pre-settlement funding is provided in advance of the jury verdict, and, if approved, the plaintiff receives desperately needed lawsuit financing within 24-48 hours of approval

The application process is simple; you can apply by phone or online. Since we are more interested in the quality and expectations of your case than we are in your credit-worthiness or job history, most of the paper work is requested from and provided by your attorney. There is no credit check, no red tape. It is really quite easy to apply for litigation funding.

With legal finance proceeds, the family would have been able to deal with their medical bills and other related expenses, in addition to their important monthly financial obligations. If the family suffered the additional misfortune of losing the case, they keep the money with our blessing. Until the case is resolved, there are no payment obligations and what some call a "lawsuit loan" removes the pressure to settle a valuable case too early for too little. It gives the family the precious time and money it needs to wait out the process for a fair settlement or verdict like the result in this important case.

In this wrongful death lawsuit, resulting from an automobile accident, a jury awarded $14.2 million to the family of a woman motorcyclist/passenger who was killed by a drunk driver.

The woman was a passenger on her husband's motorcycle, when the drunk hit them. The drunk fled the scene in an attempt to avoid responsibility; the woman died a week later and her husband sustained severe crush injuries to his leg, ankle and foot.

The drunk went to prison for four years; the lawsuit was filed against him and the bar that served him; under dramshop laws, if a bar continues to serve a visibly intoxicated person, the bar can be held responsible for the damages suffered by the innocent victims of the drunk driver. In this case, surveillance videos showed how much the defendant had to drink that fateful evening, but the tavern intentionally altered the video. Shame on them. This is one reason why the jury punished them so severely.

This unfortunate widower was an excellent candidate for lawsuit funding; something that would have helped him to continue his own treatments, pay other expenses related to the accident and his wife’s death, and any and all regular bills and expenses that were difficult to pay, after the accident. Litigation funding allows victims like this to wait, with a lawsuit cash advance in hand, for a fair settlement or jury verdict. There is no need to sacrifice a valuable case for pennies on the dollars and take a low settlement offer from the insurance company. Strategic legal finance services provide you the money you need now to hold out for the settlement you deserve, later.

It is quick and easy to apply for what some call a "lawsuit loan"; complete a short application online or over the phone, wait for your attorney to provide some records, and, once approved, receive your lawsuit cash advance in 24-48 hours. It costs nothing to apply for lawsuit financing; there are no upfront fees, no monthly charges. If the victim loses his case, he keeps the money, free of charge. This is, truly, no risk legal funding.

This was a “different” case; the defendant insisted that his vehicle had only "brushed" the victim. Photos showed otherwise and the litigation battle was on.

The victim, 49-years old at the time of the accident, was crossing at a pedestrian intersection in Brooklyn; he was hit by a pickup truck driven by the defendant. He could have stopped and rendered aid; he didn't. A concerned motorist blocked his path of travel to keep him form leaving the scene. The victim suffered impaired cognition and paralysis on one side of his body from the impact.

At trial, the credibility damaged defendant argued that the accident was minor, that he merely "brushed" the plaintiff with the side of his truck. Plaintiff's attorney was ready for the argument; he showed the jury photographs of the heavy damage to the truck’s windshield and front end. In this case, pictures speak 40.8 Million words; the jury did not find the defendant a credible witness and awarded plaintiff $40.8 Million in damages.

It is unknown how much of the verdict was collected in this case. The amount is dependent upon the insurance policy limits carried by the defendant, and whether (or how much) he was collectible beyond these insurance limits. In any event, a serious injury like this one would have immediate financial impact on a plaintiff, with a verdict or settlement years away. How does a person in this circumstance survive until the outcome of the litigation is determined?

The answer is that the victim could have applied for and been approved for lawsuit funding, or, more likely, in this instance, a series of necessities of life lawsuit cash advances. This type of lawsuit financing is based only on potential case quality and value, and, if approved, will help him pay his bills until his case is settled out of court or a jury verdict is rendered and compensation collected. It’s a long time to wait when you can’t work; the pressure of mounting, unpaid bills are staring you in the face and causing pressure to resolve your case too early for too little compensation.

Strategic litigation funding is provided to help victims pay all of their ongoing, necessary expenses, to remove the pressure to settle early and cheap, and to increase the compensation results for the victim and for the attorney. The application process is simple; apply online or by dialing a toll-free number. There is no cost to apply, no up-front fees to pay, no credit check, no job requirement, no hassle. All that is necessary is that you have personal injury litigation pending with an experience personal injury lawyer on retainer. Once your application has been filled out and approved, your fast cash "lawsuit loan" will arrive within 24-48 hours. Take care of your important bills and expenses; deal with your debts and obligations; reject any and all low ball offers made by an insurance company who preys upon your desperation; listen to your attorney; and receive all of the justice and compensation that you have coming. A serious injury has altered your life; to insurance companies, personal injury litigation is strictly business. How little dollars can they pay you? That is their focus. You have only one chance at this; strategically placed legal finance can, absolutely and substantially, improve the bottom line of your case.

These wrongful death cases took forever to settle, but settle they did, bringing closure to two families. These drownings look place in 1997, in Miami Beach, Florida.

The tragedy occurred as the result of a combination of strong winds, dangerous currents and no warnings or lifeguards at a public section of the beach. A woman was swimming and got caught in the rip tide; a 36 year old hero saw she was in trouble, sent his family to find lifeguards, and dove into the water to try to save her. Both swimmers, tragically, drowned in full view of their families.

The case established landmark Florida precedent; the ruling declared that cities, like private landowners, are responsible for warning beach goers of dangerous water conditions that are known or should be known. A federal appeals court upheld the ruling and the multi-million dollar verdict.

The families in this case carried a heavy burden for many years. How does a young family replace a 36 year breadwinner with his whole life ahead of him? How does a man replace the woman he has loved for so many years. On top of their grief, they must figure out how to make ends meet during a twelve year wait for justice in the case. When this incident happened, lawsuit funding, as an important litigation tool, was just being established. It was not well-known and it is doubtful that either family took advantage of this valuable legal finance service. If they had, their financial worries, while waiting for case resolution, would have been eliminated or lessened by a series of lawsuit cash advances, over time.

Applying for litigation funding is quite easy; a simple phone call or a few clicks on the computer to fill out an application will get you started. There is no fees to apply for what some refer to a as a lawsuit loan; there are no upfront fees at all, no monthly payments to make and no credit check is required.

Once an applicant has been approved, the lawsuit cash advance arrives within 24-48 hours by check or wire. With financial concerns taken care of, you can concentrate on the case and obtaining justice and fair compensation. So, turn down inadequate offers made by greedy insurance companies who are trying to use their vast economic power to outlast you and wear you down. Obtain pre-settement funding, listen to the advice of your experienced attorney, who knows the true value of your case, and don't settle until he/she tells you that an offer is fair compensation. Who knows, your case might even set state precedent.

A 21 year old New Jersey man, who was working for his family’s business, was killed in this tragic workplace accident. He was performing clearance work for the family landscaping company, which was subcontracted to clear out a site for a parking lot expansion.

Unfortunately, power to the site had not been turned off and the young man was electrocuted; he died instantly. His parents were on site at the time; they watched, in horror, as their son died. The father was also electrocuted; he sustained a shoulder injury. A co-worker sustained permanent, life-altering injuries.

The family filed a wrongful death lawsuit indicating the utility company was negligent, causing their son’s death and the other injuries sustained by the dad and co-worker. The project owner was also sued for not advising the utility company about the landscaping work. The case recently resolved for $8,000,000.00

Seven figure cases do not get resolved over night; it is a long, hard struggle for justice. This case was no exception. The family and the co-worker could have benefited from an important litigation, strategic tool, often referred to as lawsuit funding. The lawsuit funding industry was founded to assist financially distressed plaintiffs, involved in pending personal injury litigation and represented by an attorney, who need cash now while waiting for their cases to resolve. A lawsuit cash advance is given to plaintiffs in anticipation of their expected court verdict or settlement. Repayment of this "lawsuit loan" is contingent upon the outcome; if they win the case, they pay back principal and profit. If they lose the case, the plaintiffs keep the advanced money, free of charge; that is correct; they do not have to repay a dime.

Litigation funding is easy to apply for online or by phone; if a plaintiff is approved for pre-settlement funding, it arrives quickly, within 24-48 hours by wire or by check. Plaintiffs may use the money for any important purpose; most pay then pay excess medical bills, medications, therapy expenses and any other costs related to the accident. Many use lawsuit financing proceeds to pay important bills and expenses, like mortgage, car payments, rent or tuition. With their lawsuit cash advance in hand, they can cope with the situation, wait out the long, legal process, and avoid settling too early for too little. Using legal funding as a strategic tool will often pay for itself and create additional case value for the client and for the contingency fee attorney. As I said, its a valuable service; so, who's hurt by legal finance services? The insurance company, that's who!

This construction site accident took place in Texas; a 64-year old construction worker was attaching an oil burner to the boom of a crane while working as a turnaround contractor for BP America in Texas City. When the crane operator lifted the boom, it swung like a pendulum, right into the helpless worker, pinning him to a hand-railing.

The man was badly injured; he sustained a torn rotator cuff and herniated discs in his back and neck. All of his injuries required surgery. This was a very serious workplace injury; the victim had a long road to recovery ahead of him.

The case now over; the award has been paid. But, what did this man do for money while he waited for the case to be resolved? Obviously, he could not work in the construction field; he will, probably, never work construction again. So, how does someone in this situation support his family while waiting for the scales of justice to swing his way?

First, he did the right thing by retaining an experienced personal injury attorney. By retaining an attorney on a contingency fee basis, he did not have to come out of pocket for an experienced attorney. Like his fee contract with the attorney, he and victims like him may also get the money needed for living expenses by taking advantage of a service known as lawsuit funding. In this case, he may have needed money for medical and surgery expenses; he may also have needed money for basic support, mortgage or rent payments, car payments, utilities, food on the table. He could have gotten money for all of these things and more, with only his case as collateral, if he qualified for a lawsuit cash advance from a reputable and experienced legal finance company. Since the case is the only collateral needed for pre-settlement funding, his job and credit status do not matter and, if he loses his case, he does not have to pay the money back. This is known as non-recourse (no-risk) litigation funding. Once a litigant's financial woes are eliminated, he/she may enjoy the peace of mind of simply waiting for justice to be served in the case. The litigant now has the financial ability to reject insurance company offers that are too small and/or too soon.

It is easy to apply for legal funding; a toll free phone call or online visit will get you started. Once approved, an accident victim's fast cash 'lawsuit loan' is sent, by wire or by check, and in your hands within 24-48 hours. There are no upfront fees, no monthly payments, and, best of all, no hassles.

A 37-year old restaurant executive was killed when the small plane he was flying crashed near a Chicago airport. His family was recently awarded $15 million. The executive was one of four people on the small Cessna when it hit the ground. The occupants were returning to Chicago from a meeting.

The defendant was a licensed pilot and financial advisor with Morgan Stanley. The wrongful death lawsuit alleged pilot error; it indicated that the pilot caused the crash as a result of flying the plane too slowly, causing it to stall and then nosedive. Morgan Stanley employer was also sued for letting employees use private aircraft on company business using non-professional pilots.

The family of this young executive had a long, hard struggle for justice in the case. They were suing some big guns. All they had on their side was an experienced, contingent fee personal injury, aviation attorney. On the other side, was Morgan Stanley with considerable power and a boatload of money. The family had just tragically lost it chief means of support. How would they sustain themselves, financially, through the long court battle?

Families like this one often turn to an experienced lawsuit funding company for the financial assistance they need to get through the long, legal process and to achieve true justice in their cases. Pre-settlement funding is ideal for a case like this one, where the loss of the family bread-winner could crush the family, financially, before they ever get to the litigation finish line. A lawsuit cash advance will pay a family's current or late bills and expenses, remove any financial pressure to settle too early for too little, continue to provide interim financial assistance, if needed, and permit the family to wait out the legal process for a fair and equitable settlement or a trial in the case. A personal injury plaintiff no longer has to cave in to the insurance company because of financial difficulties caused by the accident.

Litigation funding is money given in advance of an expected settlement or jury verdict; legal finance services are easy to apply for, requires no credit check or employment history, requires no upfront fees or costs, and not monthly payment need be made. 'Lawsuit loan' companies, as some call us, look only to the value and quality of the lawsuit for collateral. Your personal financial condition does not matter. Once an applicant is approved, your lawsuit cash advance is sent, by check or wire, within 24-48 hours. This is, truly, no-risk lawsuit funding.

This personal injury accident happened at a Texas oilfield. A worker was crushed by oilfield equipment that was being positioned by a tandem truck during a rig move. The truck was moving a mud pump that was used during drilling operations. The victim was pinned down and sustained crushed hips, pelvis and other extensive internal injuries.

The truck was owned and run by Fowler Transportation, a rig moving company. The personal injury lawyer who filed this suit on behalf of the injured man, his wife and two children, named Fowler Transportation as the defendant. The victim has a long road ahead of him; he will never work, in his chosen field, again. His settlement should assist him and his family to live as reasonably well, having lost the family breadwinner. But, while they awaited this final result in their case, how did they support themselves?

Like many victims of serious injury accidents, this man chose to file a lawsuit against the negligent company responsible for his injuries. As someone who has a pending personal injury lawsuit, the man and his family would, most likely, qualify for a service many know as lawsuit funding. To take advantage of this valuable lawsuit financial assistance program, a pending personal injury plaintiff need only apply for a "lawsuit loan", online or by placing a toll free phone call. When a litigant qualifies, he/she receives the lawsuit cash advance within 24-48 hours; this enables the victims to pay all the medical and rehab bills, take care of the house and the two kids as well. Any and all financial problems may be taken care of by the pre-settlement funding company. It paid before a settlement or verdict in the case and repayment is contingent upon recovery in the case. That means that if the plaintiff loses the case, he/she don't have to repay the money.

It costs nothing to apply for lawsuit financing; there are no upfront fees or monthly payments to make. Legal finance proceeds are sent, by wire or check, directly to the plaintiff within 24-48 hours of approval. Use it to pay important bills and expenses rather than settling a valuable personal injury case for pennies on the dollar because you need cash now. Pay your bills, reject that lowball offer, and wait for the case to produce a little justice. You deserve it.

New Jersey has a long history of asbestos litigation; this case is adds to that significant history. The New Jersey Court of Appeals affirmed a $30.3 Million jury award in this asbestos mesothelioma case filed by a woman on her own behalf and on behalf of her deceased husband. Her husband was exposed to asbestos in his workplace in the 70s. He distributed materials as a parts picker working with items such as brakes and clutches. Part of his job description was to sweep up asbestos dust. The verdict was rendered against a supplier of auto parts which contained asbestos fiber and the manufacturer of asbestos filled clutch products.

This case has taken a long time to wind its way through the court system; since the plaintiff has lost her husband, she and others in her circumstance would likely have significant difficulty making ends meet throughout his period of illness, through treatments, employment disability, death, funeral and burial. It is tough to manage a loved one's illness, all of the regular household bills and expenses, all the expenses of her husband's illness and a lawsuit, all at the same time, all while waiting for justice in her and her husband's case. I don't know whether the case will be appealed further, but, so far, justice is hers.

Mesothelioma is a devastating, incurable, disease. Compensation does not prevent years of suffering; it does not prevent death. But, sometimes it recognizes the extent of the suffering and that is why the verdict is so high in this case. A long, hard fought battle seems to be nearing the end, with a favorable result in sight. Victims need to know that they do not need to face these financial burdens alone. Victims like this one should be interested to know that they do not have to take too little, too soon from a greedy insurance company or manufacturer of poisons, like asbestos. They can apply for and receive lawsuit funding from an experienced provider of that valuable service. This is a service for plaintiffs with pending personal injury litigation that provides a lawsuit cash advance against their potential jury verdict or settlement, cash now to take the financial heat off.

Plaintiffs can use litigation funding to pay for medical expenses, therapy, medications etc., in addition to the usual monthly bills like the mortgage, rent, car payments or utilities. If a plaintiff qualifies for what some call a 'lawsuit loan' he/she receives the fast cash advance within 24-48 hours after approval. There are no fees to pay, no monthly payments to make; good credit or bad, employment or not, if the plaintiff has a good case, he/she will be approved for lawsuit financing. A personal injury plaintiff may apply for pre-settlement funding by phone or online. If, for some reason, the plaintiff loses what everyone thought was a great case, the plaintiff may keep the legal finance proceeds without obligation; that is correct, if the plaintiff loses the case, he/she does not have to repay the money. This is truly no-risk legal funding.

A US Marine was badly injured in a multiple vehicle freeway crash in California in 2003 and the jury in his case awarded him $1,009,105. The marine was 34-years old at the time of the crash; his career with the Marines was shortened severely due to his injured back, hips, ankles and shoulders. The accident also resulted in loss of range of motion; because of his treatments and injuries, he lost his seniority and had to leave the Marines 10 years earlier than he had originally planned. At trial, the defense admitted liability, but counter-argued that the impact was not severe. A high-low agreement was entered and the marine recovered $1 million.

It took an unbelievable seven years for this case to finally resolve; there is no doubt, during all that time, that the marine had periods of difficulty in making ends meet and satisfying important bills and expenses. While his case was pending, he might have been interested in checking into the possibility of obtaining lawsuit funding to help sustain his battle with the insurance company. This is a fast cash lawsuit cash advance that helps plaintiffs, financially, through long waits (like this seven year battle) for justice.

Litigation funding refers to a cash advance, given to a qualified plaintiff in expectation of his/her expected verdict or settlement. Typically, plaintiffs use a 'lawsuit loan' to pay medical bills and other important bills and expenses, while waiting for their cases to be resolved. With financial pressure relieved, they can turn down low or out of the question settlement offers from an insurance company.

It costs nothing to apply for a lawsuit cash advance and the applicant does not have to pay any upfront fees or make any monthly payments. Once they are approved, based on their case information, the legal finance proceeds are sent by check or by wire and the plaintiff will receive it in as 24-48 hours. It’s financial protection for plaintiffs while cases make their way towards settlements or verdicts.

This case happened in 2004, in Los Angeles. A 20-year-old woman was hit by a car; she suffered torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and a fractured tibia. Do her injuries sound, to you, like they justify the $1,085,469.45 jury verdict she received? What if I told you that she also had to undergo surgical implantation of a plate and nine screws in addition to surgery to repair the torn ACL.? What if I told you that insurance company shenanigans caused her to wait six long years for justice in the case? What if I told you that the only reason this accident happened if because the driver, trying to avoid having to wait at a red light, made a sharp right turn and drove her car right into the Cyclist? Now the verdict sounds reasonable, doesn't it? Don't listen to phony accusations by pro-business "lawsuit abuse" wacko's. The jury got it right in this case; most juries get it right in most cases.

Six years is a long time to wait for justice; the victim still must pay her important bills and expenses, while dealing with the additional burden of medical, physical therapy, prescriptions, and rehabilitation expenses. Many people in a similar situation to our young cyclist have taken advantage of a service that provides pre-settlement, pre-verdict financial assistance to plaintiffs involved in pending litigation. Many people have taken advantage of lawsuit funding.

This valuable pre-settlement funding service provides cash now to cash-strapped personal injury victims while they wait for a settlement in their case or justice from the court system. The lawsuit cash advance is paid after the plaintiff applies for litigation funding, her attorney provides minimal records and underwriting assistance and a few forms are completed. This "lawsuit loan" should be used for important bills and expenses, like mortgage or rent, car payments, utilities, tuition, and, also, for injury related expenses like prescriptions and physical therapy.

Pre-settlement funding is a smart move for most plaintiffs because it lets them wait out the long, legal process for settlement or verdict justice, without having to settle too soon for too little because the insurance company has all the time, leverage and money, and use these tools to its advantage. There is no cost to apply for lawsuit financing, no monthly payments to make, no upfront fees of any kind, and the whole thing is excused if you lose your case. This is, truly, no-risk legal funding. Once you are approved, your lawsuit cash advance arrives, by check or wire, within 24-48 hours. Don't let the insurance company take advantage of you; don't settle your valuable case for pennies on the dollar. Turn to an experienced, caring legal finance company, instead.

Thankfully, the occurrence that resulted in this wrongful death lawsuit and verdict is not something we see every day. The family of a young female driver was awarded $28 million as a result of her being crushed to death in her car when the Big Dig tunnel in Boston collapsed as she and her husband drove through it. Her husband escaped with minor injuries. In addition to her husband, she leaves behind two minor children.

The accident happened at a tunnel project site that was plagued with major problems right from the start. Faulty construction is the cause of most of these accidents, and the case was no exception. The $15 billion dollar project was billed as one of the biggest and most expensive highway projects in the US. When the tunnel collapsed, 26 tons of concrete collapsed on the plaintiff's, primarily because the wrong type epoxy was used during construction, and because the site was poorly supervised.

The deceased woman's family filed a wrongful death lawsuit citing negligence in the construction of the tunnel. It was a long, hard fight for justice. Maybe they took advantage of a valuable litigation service that provides cash-strapped victims with needed financial help before they resolve their cases. Maybe they received lawsuit funding from an experience and caring provider of this valuable pre-settlement funding tool. This unfortunate widower with too small children to care for could have also approached a litigation funding company for a lawsuit cash advance to help pay for funeral and child care expenses, while awaiting justice from the court or the jury.

This case cash can also ensure the family stays current with their usual monthly payments like the rent or mortgage, car payments, utilities, etc. Perhaps the biggest advantage of a "lawsuit loan" is that it allows the plaintiff to decline outrageously low settlement offers from insurance companies; you see, these despicable companies try to leverage a distraught family's financial devastation to their own financial advantage, making vastly inadequate offers of settlement.

It takes only a few minutes to apply for legal finance services; a simple toll free call or online visit and application is all that is required. Most of the work to get you approved is done by the legal funding company and your hard-working, dedicated personal injury attorney. There are no up-front fees and no monthly payments to make. This process is supposed to be as hassle free as possible. And, you only have to repay the lawsuit finance money if you win your case.

Once your lawsuit cash advance has been approved, it is sent, by check or wire, and in your hands within 24-48 hours. For this family, with two young children to care for, lawsuit funding would have been a godsend.

Two young children were playing at a playground inside a Burger King restaurant in Temecula, CA. The play structure, which included a fireman’s pole and monkey bars, rather surprisingly, had no rubber matting under it. Instead, the floor was bare tile. A 12-year old boy and his sister fell, hitting the tile floor. The boy, apparently hit the floor head first and sustained very serious personal injuries, including damaged lungs, his parietal lobe and left front lobe. He spent 4 months in hospital and is still undergoing intensive rehabilitation due to his significant brain damage.

The defendants in a lawsuit, filed by the family, were Burger King and the company responsible for the installation of the equipment at the Temecula location. The lawsuit alleged improper safety precautions, especially when the structure was installed for children to use. And what did the defendants argue? That responsibility for watching the kids belonged to the father. Now, I am a safety advocate; I do not argue that parents should not be watching their children. If the children fell performing unsafe maneuvers or activities that a parent should have prevented, that parent bears partial responsibility. However, such a structure should be constructed with public and child safety as the paramount concern. Not doing so is negligent and the structure is an attractive nuisance, under the law, as well. Simply put, this structure was constructed in an unsafe manner while parents had every right to expect that the equipment was safe to play on. The installers were the safety experts in this case, not the parents. There were no instructional advice or warning signs posted in this Burger King; other BK franchises with similar equipment had such safety warnings.

Caring for a brain damaged child is a massive undertaking; the child will, likely require 24/7 attendant care. In these types of circumstances, while children lack the capacity to obtain lawsuit funding, parents, who are overwhelmed by the cost of medical, rehabilitation, home health, and attendant care may obtain necessities of life lawsuit funding for these purposes. Parents are required to be plaintiffs in a personal injury lawsuit resulting from the incident, and the lawsuit must contain a claim for reimbursement for these own out-of-pocket care expenses and costs.

A lawsuit cash advance will assist parents with the children’s medical bills, attendant care, and ongoing therapy while waiting for the case to settle or go to trial. This is pre-settlement funding given directly to a plaintiff before case resolution by settlement or verdict. The lawsuit financing enables parents to deal with these expenses, then await justice in the case, knowing that their precious children all well cared for. A case like this one takes several years to resolve; it is an empowering feeling to know that your finances are under control while your experienced personal injury lawyer works as hard as he/she can to achieve the best result possible for your children's future.

It is a quick and easy process to apply for what some, incorrectly, call a "lawsuit loan"; a simple toll free phone call or online visit to complete a one-page application will get you started. The litigation funding company will work as quickly as possible to obtain records from your attorney, who must cooperate with the records-gathering process. Once the information has been obtained and reviewed, you will receive an approval decision and fast cash lawsuit funding will be on its way to you within 24-48 hours.There is no cost to apply for legal finance; you don't need to be employed and your credit rating does not matter . This is no-risk legal funding; repayment is contingent upon the outcome of the case. That means you don't have to repay the funds if your lose your case. Try getting this type of service from a bank!

This Austin, Texas motor vehicle accident involved two men who were awarded $1.5 million for injuries they sustained in an 18-wheeler wreck. One of the victims sustained a fractured vertebra and the other a serious right knee injury that needed reconstructive surgery. He was also diagnosed with mild traumatic brain injury.

The lawsuit was filed against the trucking company that operated the tractor trailer involved in the crash. The suit alleged that the company was negligent in hiring the truck driver and, in turn, that the truck driver was negligent in causing the crash. The jury awarded $750,000 in medical bills and expenses and an additional $750,000 for disfigurement, physical impairment and pain and suffering.

The wheels of justice in a commercial carrier case turn slowly. Plaintiffs often experience financial distress while awaiting resolution of their cases. To prevent financial disaster, the plaintiffs in this case, either or both, would have been able to make separate applications for lawsuit funding to assist them with medical bills and other important bills and expenses while waiting out the process for a fair settlement or verdict.

Legal finance companies can usually be reached by phone or online. A litigation funding application can be completed by either method. The process does not cost anything; your credit or job history do not matter. To obtain a lawsuit cash advance, you need only have a case worthy of funding. That determination is made between your attorney and your helpful lawsuit funding representative. Pre-settlement funding requires no upfront fee payments, in fact, there are no monthly payments or payments of any kind due, until you successfully resolve your case. This is a no-hassle way to secure a 'lawsuit loan'; you will not have to accept too little, too soon from a stingy and stubborn insurance company. You will now have the time to wait out the process and get the compensation that your case deserves.

In certain business circles, when discussing our civil justice system, there have been cries of "lawsuit abuse" and the need for "tort reform". The problem is that those who utilize these terms, when talking about the justice system, are lying to the public about the issue. If these business types (led by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and local chambers) really wanted to tackle the problem of "lawsuit abuse", they would not continue to argue that there should be artificial 'caps' on damage awards. They would argue, instead, that there should be penalties for bringing cases that get dismissed or no-caused by a jury. Oh, it is true that they argue that 'this case' or 'that one' is 'ridiculous' and should never have been filed. But the solutions that they lobby for are not sensible solutions for these types of filings; these pro-business groups lobby for restrictions on court access and for significant limitations on damage awards. If pro-business groups want to be taken seriously, they should lobby for penalties against those who bring worthless cases. They should cease doing what they have always done: I invite them to stop their attacks on justifiably large verdicts in serious personal injury cases. These verdicts, almost always, are awarded for serious negligence causing very serious injuries. Here is one such example:

In 2005, a woman was hit by a city bus, as she was crossing the street in New York. Because of the serious nature of her injuries, her left leg was amputated; she has been unable to work since this horrendous accident. She retained an experienced personal injury attorney and pursued a lawsuit. In most cases, jury trials result from the fact that defendants and insurance companies do not recognize the seriousness of an injured person's circumstances and the ability of a jury to properly recognize and award damages for those circumstances. In this case, the jury awarded $27.5 million; Metro Transit Authority felt the award was too high and announced its intention to appeal the verdict. However, very shortly after this accident, there were three more similar personal injury lawsuits brought against the same Transit Authority. The awards in those cases were all over a million: one for $1.8 million, one for $2.3 million and one for $7 million.

Obviously, 2005 was not a good year for the Transit Authority; driver/operators under its supervision were negligent in four separate accidents that resulted in catastrophic injuries. Hopefully, its complaints of unfairness in verdict size will fall on deaf ears in appellate court. The Authority has work to do with regard to driver training and public safety. These verdicts send a clear message to the Authority and to the public that those responsible must clean up their act. Awards such as this almost always result in public safety improvements. Any continuation of this pattern of negligence should result in punitive awards.

Pedestrian accidents like the ones involved with Metro Transit Authority are also good candidates for responsible lawsuit funding. In the case of our unfortunate amputee victim, litigation funding may be used to pay important bills and expenses as well as medical and hospital expenses that are not covered by insurance. Serious injuries result in serious disability and income loss; it is fairly certain that this unfortunate woman will be unable to return to work. The same might be true for many of the other plaintiffs injured by Authority drivers, as well.

Legal finance services are designed to assist victims to immediately pay important bills and expenses while awaiting settlement or case resolution. If justice is slow in coming, the plaintiffs' desperation to settle too early, for too little, is removed because the important bills and expenses have been paid by virtue of the lawsuit cash advance. Plaintiff now has the luxury of waiting out the litigation process without giving in to the financial pressure to take early, inadequate, offers from the stingy insurance company. If the plaintiff loses his/her case, the "lawsuit loan" is excused and the money does not have to be repaid. If financial pressure to settle too early for too little is removed, the result in the case should be considerably higher as the insurance company loses the financial leverage it needs to coerce a low settlement. This is, truly, no risk pre-settlement funding.

Applying for lawsuit financing is easy. It only takes a quick phone call to the legal funding company or going online and filling out an application there. Once the case has been reviewed and approved, the money arrives very quickly; usually within 24-48 hours of approval.

A 37 year old man was at work one day and he slipped and fell on ice at a construction site. In his lawsuit against the site’s owner, tenant, and project contractors, he alleged that they had not properly cleared the sidewalk where he encountered the ice and fell. The internal knee injuries he suffered to cartilage and ligaments were so severe that, at the age of 37, his condition required a total knee replacement. He was also told that he would need further surgeries, later, and that he would be never again be able to work in the construction industry. Given his injury and skill set, his alternate employment options were limited. The defendants argued that his knee problem was due to degenerative conditions. The jury did not buy the argument and awarded the man $4,175,341.28 against all defendants.

This was a satisfying, hard-fought verdict for a man who could never return to his previous employment and who had significant medical and surgical treatment. The income loss, alone, can cause financial disaster. Other than quickly settling a valuable slip and fall lawsuit for pennies on the dollar, what does someone in this position do to make ends meet?

This injury victim and others in his predicament should familiarize themselves of a service known as lawsuit funding. Seriously injured accident victims with pending personal injury lawsuits may apply for a lawsuit cash advance; these "lawsuit loans" allow litigants to wait for the legal system to process their cases to fair, just and equitable conclusions.

Litigation funding is cash paid by the lawsuit funding company to personal injury litigants in advance of their expected settlement or jury verdict. It is calculated by the likelihood of success, the potential case value, and the time it will take for the case to conclude. It is easy to apply for pre-settlement funding; the application is received and reviewed, records are obtained from your attorney, and your legal finance proceeds are on their way to you within 24-48 hours of receipt of your records. It is wise to use the money for serious needs like medical expenses, mortgage or car payments. The object is to prevent financial desperation from causing you to settle your valuable case, too soon, for too little compensation.

The basic principal behind lawsuit financing is to increase case revenue by giving a plaintiff control over the negotiation process; case funding allows the plaintiff to control what offers they will decline or accept. No longer does a financially desperate plaintiff have to take a ridiculously low settlement proposal from an insurance company, just to make ends meet. And, if the plaintiff suffers the misfortune of losing the case that legal funding was provided for, repayment will be excused; you read that correctly: The litigant does not have to pay the money back if he/she loses the case. This is, truly, no-risk lawsuit finance.

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.