A 55-year-old driver for the Utah Transit Authority experienced pain in his chest and abdomen that prompted him to go to a local medical clinic. The man was seen by a physician’s assistant (PA). The PA diagnosed him as having constipation. No tests, such as an EKG or chest radiographs, were ordered and he was not sent to the E.R.

The man’s pain continued for more than a week and he went back to the medical clinic and was seen by a different PA. He was once again diagnosed with stomach pain and constipation. No further tests were ordered. Four days later, the patient died of aortic dissection. His wife filed a medical malpractice lawsuit. The jury delivered a verdict of $2.9 million with a finding that the medical clinic was 70 percent at fault and had breached the standard of care and that the patient was 30 percent at fault for not going to the E.R. on his own.

If you suffered a serious personal injury or a loved one died as a result of alleged medical negligence, hiring an experienced lawyer could make a difference in the outcome of your case. If you do not have a lawyer and do not know where to find one, Litigation Funding Corporation can assist you in obtaining one, no matter what state you reside in. Once you have an attorney-of-record, the litigation process begins but may take many months or years to resolve.

For victims of medical negligence, litigation funding, also referred to as a “lawsuit loan,” is the only option they may have to avoid exhausting their financial resources. By applying for pre-settlement funding an approved plaintiff receives non-recourse funds in advance of their lawsuit. Non-recourse funding is contingent on the outcome of the case and repayment is only made if the case is won and compensation awarded.

Daren Monroe writes for Litigation Funding Corp. To learn more about lawsuit funding and litigation funding, visit http://www.litigationfundingcorp.com/.

The lawsuit alleged that an outpatient surgery center was negligent in administering a steroid to the patient. As a result, the woman suffered paralysis from the waist down. She is unable to walk and will require around-the-clock care for the rest of her life.

According to the complaint, the steroid injection was administered despite a warning label stating in bold, block letters that the steroid was “not for epidural use.” The warning label was added in 2011 at the request of the drug’s manufacturer, and was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The label also had additional warnings stating that adverse neurological reactions may occur if the drug is administered by an epidural, including spinal cord infarction and paraplegia, which is exactly what happened to the woman.

The jury awarded the victim approximately $1.7 million in past and future medical expenses; $3.2 million in unspecified economic damages; and $6.5 million in past and future non-economic damages such as pain and suffering. Her husband was awarded $3.5 million in past and future non-economic damages for loss of consortium, according to the verdict.

This verdict is a prime example of how big profit corporations can be held accountable, despite having a legal team of high-powered attorneys. Yet, it still took nearly four years to reach a verdict, time which most likely was financially challenging for this couple. Litigation funding would have been a perfect solution.

Litigation funding is a non-recourse cash advance to qualified plaintiffs to help pay the bills and other expenses, while giving his/her attorney time to achieve a fair and full settlement. There are no upfront fees, no credit checks, no employment verifications and no monthly payments. Funding is based solely on the strength of the case, with repayment once the case successfully settles. If the case is lost, the repayment is completely waived.
The first step is to complete an online application or call our office. Once we receive your application and supporting case documentation from your attorney, Litigation Funding can determine if the case has merit for a lawsuit cash advance. If approved, the funds can be available within 1-2 days of signing a contract. The money can be used right away for whatever the plaintiff wishes – living expenses, mortgage or car payments, or even to avoid bankruptcy. It is really that simple!

If you, or a loved one, were seriously injured and are in need of litigation funding due to a medical malpractice, misdiagnosis, or negligence, contact Litigation Funding Corporation at .866.LIT.FUND or complete an online application for a free case evaluation.

A motorcyclist was sent to the hospital with serious injuries after a collision with a car in Rochester, New Hampshire. Police say the 76-year-old motorcycle driver was traveling south when he was struck by the driver of a 2004 Nissan Sentra, who was pulling out of a parking lot. The Nissan driver was not injured.

Both vehicles sustained heavy damage and had to be towed from the scene. The crash remains under investigation.
Although life is not easy after a serious auto accident, it is even harder to fight for a quick and fair settlement. Just because you are seriously injured due to the negligence of someone else, doesn’t mean the bills stop coming in. In fact, victims usually face a host of additional expenses – car repairs/replacement and medical expenses. If injuries leave the victim unable to work, the financial picture may be devastating.

Insurance companies who you thought would be “on your side” when tragedy strikes will usually deny, delay, and defend claims in their own best interest. Knowing a financial desperate plaintiff will strongly consider any settlement, the insurance company will seize the opportunity to offer much less than case value.

Don’t let the insurance company finagle their way out of a claim; never face the insurance company without an experienced auto accidents attorney who can help you fight for justice.

Once a lawsuit is filed, plaintiffs with limited income may want to consider auto accident litigation funding. Litigation funding is a financial lifeline to keep your case strong and your bills paid until a final settlement is reached. This type of cash advance is provided risk-free. There are no payments until the case settles, but if lost, repayment is completely waived. Additionally, there are no credit checks, employment verification or upfront fees; we fund strictly on case strength.

Once an application and case documentation is received, Litigation Funding Corporation can make a funding decision within 24 – 48 hours. To learn how litigation funding can help get you the emergency cash you need, call Litigation Funding Corporation or complete our online contact form.

The baby’s mother was a patient at Jessie Trice Community Health Center in Miami Gardens, Florida when the baby was born on December 2, 2013. Because the clinic is federally funded, the federal government is responsible for paying the award.

The mother testified that she pleaded for a cesarean section, but the doctor attending her labor and delivery refused, and left to attend another delivery. The lawsuit also claimed that the doctor was speaking on the phone with his financial adviser. The baby was not breathing when he was born, and he suffered brain damage due to lack of oxygen, according to court documents. Medical experts from both the plaintiffs and the defense agreed that the brain damage could have been prevented by a cesarean section.

U.S. District Judge Robert N. Scola wrote in his order that the boy, now age 3, has a life expectancy of an additional 9 to 12 years. Judge Scola awarded the mother $3.3 million and the father $1.1 million for their pain and suffering. He awarded $7.6 million for the child’s pain and suffering and $21.7 million for his economic damages. The award was not limited by Florida’s statutory cap, and will be paid in installments by the federal government.

If you need to speak with a brain injury attorney or lawyer, Call Joyce & Reyes at 1.888.771.1529 or visit more of http://www.joyceandreyespa.com/.

When the baby was born in 2014, her blood tests indicated high bilirubin levels. There were no further tests done and the hospital did not administer phototherapy lights to treat the baby’s jaundice, the required steps for treatment. Jaundice is an indicator of high levels of bilirubin and if it is ignored it penetrates a newborn’s blood brain barrier, causing brain damage.

Due to the untreated jaundice, the baby suffered developmental delays and is unable to walk without help. The now two-year-old requires 24-hour care for the rest of her life. The parents filed a medical negligence lawsuit against the hospital and the physician in charge of the delivery, alleging they did not follow national patient safety guidelines relating to newborn jaundice.

According to expert witness testimony, the child’s bilirubin levels were examined when she was less than two hours old. However, the results were compared to what an acceptable level would be for a two-day-old child. The brain damage resulting from the untreated bilirubin levels is considered a mistake that was preventable, according to the National Quality Forum.

The jury found the doctor to be 85 percent liable for the damages and the hospital to be 15 percent liable.

Medical negligence lawsuits take many months and sometimes years to be resolved. In the meantime, families will often struggle to pay their monthly financial obligations, prior medical bills and ongoing medical expenses. By contacting an experienced medical malpractice attorney, families are able to seek lawsuit funding for financial assistance to allow them to wait for a settlement or court verdict for the full and fair value of the case.

Most plaintiffs find lawsuit funding, also referred to as pre-settlement funding, to be a lifeline while waiting for their lawsuit to be resolved. A “lawsuit loan” offers victims the strategic advantage of having cash-on-hand to wait for a reasonable offer.

An application for pre-settlement funding may be handled over the phone or online. It only takes five minutes to get that done and there are no credit checks, monthly payments or upfront fees. Lawsuit funding is a no-risk quick cash advance and can mean the difference between an equitable settlement and a low-ball mediocre one.

Daren Monroe writes for Litigation Funding Corp. To learn more about lawsuit funding and litigation funding, visit http://www.litigationfundingcorp.com/.

In a recent auto accident lawsuit, the plaintiff alleges that in February 2016, he suffered bodily injury, disability, disfigurement, mental anguish, incurred medical expenses and loss of earnings, as a result of driver negligence. He had underinsured motorist benefits on his insurance policy, but the insurance company failed to pay the claim. In order to seek justice, he hired an attorney and filed a lawsuit.

The plaintiff requests a trial by jury and seeks judgment against the driver, the owner of the vehicle, and his insurance company for an undisclosed amount in damages.

Litigation Funding Corporation understands the importance of quickly meeting the financial needs of injured victims. With our litigation funding services, we can help plaintiffs make the mortgage payments, car payments, cover the rent or utilities, and even put food on the table. All that is needed to be eligible for a lawsuit cash advance is a strong case and attorney representation. Once we receive a request for funding and applicable documentation, a decision is usually made within 24 – 48 hours. There are no credit checks, employment verification, or monthly payments. Best of all, the cash advance is on a non-recourse basis meaning that repayment is only made if, and when, the case is successful settled. If the client loses, the cash advance is waived in its entirety.

If you are involved in a lawsuit and your ability to work is affected, the longer your case lasts, the more difficult it becomes to pay the everyday bills. Don’t settle for less just because you are in desperate need of money. Litigation Funding Corporation may be able to help you get back on your feet and avoid a financial disaster such as foreclosure, eviction, bankruptcy, and ruined credit.

Litigation Funding Corporation is one of a few legal funding companies where funding comes from our own resources. We never broker out, which means optimal privacy and confidentiality to you. Call us today to discuss funding options available for your case.

The story centers on the relationship between Uber and Waymo, the driverless car company spun off from Google.

According to Waymo, Anthony Levandowski, a former Waymo engineer, downloaded thousands of confidential files before leaving Waymo.  Levandowski is alleged to have then set up his own companies based on this technology, which he eventually sold to Uber for $680 million.  Levandowski and Uber were alleged to have planned the purchase of these companies even before Levandowski left Waymo.

Naturally, Waymo sued Uber and Levandowski, and yesterday a judge found that there was evidence to support the allegations.  As a result, the  Court ruled that Levandowski can’t work for Uber on the system related to the stolen information and that Uber can’t use the material and must return all the material to Waymo.  Last week, the judge apparently referred the case to federal prosecutors, certainly not a good indicator for Levandowski or Uber.

It will be interesting to see how the ruling affects these competitors, who have been racing each other to develop their driverless cars.

Police said the 27-year-old driver of a Buick LeSabre was speeding when he lost control and hit a parked car before slamming into the bus head-on and catching on fire. The four people in the sedan were extracted and taken area hospitals where they were pronounced dead. One passenger leaves behind three young children; her pregnant sister, who was also a passenger, leaves behind two kids. The bus driver and four passengers on the bus were treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Alcohol was found in the LeSabre. The crash remains under investigation.

When an auto accident is the result of someone else’s negligence, you may be able to recover compensation for injuries or loss from the at-fault driver. However, what happens if the negligent person dies in the accident?

The fact that the negligent driver dies in a car accident does not necessarily mean that the victims can no longer bring a personal injury or wrongful death claim. A claim can still be made with the negligent person’s insurance carrier. If the claim cannot settle through negotiations with the insurance company, then a lawsuit can be filed against the deceased driver’s estate.

Even if negligence is clear and obvious, pursuing a lawsuit against someone’s estate can be complicated and time consuming because of the procedural requirements involved. It is even more complicated when there is no estate established yet. In either situation, an experience auto accident attorney in crucial in order to protect one’s rights.

Often times, the lengthy legal process will hinder victims from paying the bills associated with the crash; it may even be a struggle to pay ordinary living expenses. Those searching for financial assistance, should not only consider litigation funding, but should call the experts at Litigation Funding Corporation.

Litigation funding is an emergency lawsuit cash advance provided to cash-strapped plaintiffs in a pending legal claim. Victims are eligible for funding once they have attorney representation.

The process begins by completing a one-page application upon which time Litigation Funding Corporation will contact the plaintiff’s attorney for case documentation. There are no credit checks, no employment verification, and no upfront fees because funding is based solely on case strength. If a case is approved for funding, we will direct deposit or wire transfer the money in less than 48 hours. Repayment is made once the case successfully settles; if the plaintiff loses, repayment is completely waived.

Dealing with a loss is never easy, but fatal auto accidents can be especially devastating. As you struggle to figure out how your family will move forward, you don’t have to struggle financially.

If you have been injured or lost a loved one due to a drunk driver, are in a pending lawsuit, and facing serious financial challenges while waiting for a settlement, litigation funding may be a viable option. Contact Litigation Funding Corporation to see if we can help ease your financial burden and give your attorney the time needed to obtain full value in your case.

EverQuote, an online insurance marketplace, collected data from 2.7 million car trips over 230 million miles, through its EverDrive app, which promotes safe driving habits. The app helps users monitor their own speeding and cell phone use while driving. Distracted driving is a major cause of car accidents.

The company said that users of the app use their phones on 38 percent of trips, and exceed the speed limit on 36 percent of them. These numbers may underreport the actual rates of distracted driving and speeding, because people who use the app may be more safety conscious, and they know their speed and cell phone use are being tracked.

The study found that Northeastern drivers speed the most, Midwesterners are the safest drivers overall, and Southern drivers use their cell phones the most while driving. Florida drivers used cell phones on a higher percentage of car trips than in any other state except Louisiana. Drivers in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and South Carolina also used their phones while driving more often than drivers in the rest of the country.

Some of the regional differences may be due to variation in laws regarding cell phone use while driving. Few Southern states have an outright ban on the use of handheld devices while driving. In Florida, texting while driving is prohibited, but it is a secondary offense, which means that an officer must observe drivers break some other law, such as exceeding the speed limit, before they can stop them for texting while driving.

Overall, EverQuote found that 92 percent of U.S. drivers use cell phones while behind the wheel at least some of the time.

If you need to speak with a auto accident lawyer, Call Joyce & Reyes at 1.888.771.1529 or visit more of http://www.joyceandreyespa.com/.

My University of Texas football team hasn’t been on the cutting edge of winning the last few years (and we’re hoping that’s changing), but we are on the cutting edge of trying to protect players from brain injuries.

It’s no secret that an increasingly difficulty issue in football is the rise (or at least heightened awareness of) brain injuries suffered by players.  There are some things that can be done, such as teaching proper technique and making sure that helmets are state of the art, but until now, what a school or coach can do to protect kids has been largely limited.

Now however, Riddell and Texas are taking a big step towards safety by including monitoring devices in players’ helmets.  Starting this year, all University of Texas players’ helmets will have sensors that send signals to the trainers’ hand held devices when the player sustains a significant hit in the head.  The trainer can then monitor the player and look for signs of a concussion or head injury.  Texas will be the first Power 5 school to provide this technology to every player.

This is important.  While concussions are bad, one of the biggest risks in sports is known as second impact syndrome.  Second impact syndrome occurs when a player sustains a significant blow before the brain has healed from the original concussion.  The second impact, which can occur minutes, days or weeks after the first concussion, typically causes much more severe problems than the original impact.    While some concussions are obvious, some people don’t show signs of symptoms until hours or even days after the event.  Thus, the ability to monitor the impact of a hit in real time, will make it much easier to look for problems in real time, minimizing the risk of second impact syndrome.

Now, if we can only find some technology to help us find a few more wins each year…..

Waiting for a personal injury case to settle can be very difficult financially and mentally. Injuries may prevent the victim from earning a living and support a family. A financially desperate plaintiff is not in a favorable position regarding settlement negotiations; this person will often settle for too little, too soon. Litigation funding helps plaintiffs take care of financial obligations while giving their attorney the time needed to seek appropriate justice.

A Missouri man recently filed an auto accident lawsuit against a commercial trucking company alleging negligence.
According to the complaint, the plaintiff alleges that in September 2015, he was traveling in a Dodge Ram pick-up truck when he collided with a semi-truck. The pick-up was heavily damaged and had to be towed from the scene.

The plaintiff alleges that the cause of the crash was because the semi driver failed to reduce speed, failed to yield the right-of-way, and failed to keep a proper lookout. The suit also claims that the trucking company failed provide adequate training and failed to obey the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, Illinois law, safe trucking industry standards and safe commercial truck driving rules.

As a result of the crash, the plaintiff claims he suffered physical injuries and incurred expenses in excess of $60,485.02. He requests a trial by jury and seeks judgment for a sum in excess of $100,000.

During the litigation process, the plaintiff’s attorney must prove the driver of the tractor trailer was negligent at the time of the accident. This could take months, even years. Without sufficient savings, the plaintiff may have a hard time paying medical expenses, the mortgage/rent, or even put food on the table. For someone with pressing financial needs, waiting is not an option. As long as the case is strong and the plaintiff has attorney representation, litigation funding is usually a viable solution.

Litigation Funding Corporation makes the application and approval process quick and easy. Funding decisions have nothing to do with one’s credit history or employment status, and there are no out-of-pocket fees. Once we receive a lawsuit cash advance request, we will work with the plaintiff’s attorney to review case documents and determine the amount we can advance. This typically takes place in less than 48 hours. . Furthermore, litigation funding is provided on a non-recourse basis, so nothing is paid back until a settlement is reached. If, for some reason, the case is unsuccessful, the repayment is completely waived.

If you are injured in a tractor trailer accident, and struggling financially, do not resolve your case for less than full value because of pressing financial needs. Let Litigation Funding Corporation help remove the financial pressure and gives you and your attorney the time needed to fully pursue your case. Apply online or contact us for a free evaluation of your funding situation.

Recently,  I came across a study that really quantifies the problem I discussed.

The study, primarily led by several doctors from the University of Washington, was laid out in an article entitled Accuracy of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Diagnosis, which was published in the August 2008 issue of the Archives of Physical Medical Rehabilitation.

The article starts by noting:

Accurate identification and diagnosis of a mild TBI is the first step toward providing clinical care.

Unfortunately, despite the accurate diagnosis of a brain injury being so important, the study found that emergency rooms are not very good at making the diagnoses.

The study looked at 197 patients who had been to emergency rooms.  They looked at medical records, and in some cases interviewed the patients, to determine whether they patients had a brain injury, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control mild Traumatic Brain Injury work group.  The researchers then took those patients who were diagnosed with a brain injury and looked at the patients’ emergency room records to see what was diagnosed in the emergency room.

The results were startling.

The emergency room doctors failed to make a diagnoses of a head injury or concussion in 56% of the patients who were later determined to have a brain injury.

That’s a stunning number.

There are some things that can help improve the accuracy of the emergency department physicians.  If the patient complained in the emergency room about confusion, feeling dazed, or having memory problems, then the diagnoses was more accurate.  However, even with those findings, the emergency department still missed the diagnoses on 37% of the patients.  That’s still a substantial number of patients who have a brain injury that doctors are missing.

Oddly, the emergency room physicians’ diagnoses weren’t dramatically better even when the patient reported a loss of consciousness — which should be a red flag.  The doctors still failed to make the proper diagnoses of a head injury in about 50% of the patients who had told the doctors that they had lost consciousness.

This means that you have to be diligent about noticing symptoms.  I’ve repeatedly written that misdiagnoses is a problem and that the best way to find the problem and to get proper treatment for the problem is for someone close to the person to look for symptoms.

To learn more details about potential symptoms, you can read our other articles:

• What are the effects of a brain injury?
• Brain Injury Symptoms: Emotional and Behavioral Symptoms
• Brain Injury Symptoms: Pain Disorders
• Brain Injury Symptoms: Speech and Language Problems
• Brain Injury Symptoms: Neurological Disorders (Seizures, movement, fatigue, etc)
• Brain Injury Symptoms: Balance, Dizziness, Smelling, Hearing & Sight

If you or a loved one has sustained a brain injury in an accident, please call us at (512)476-4944 and we’d be happy to see if we can help.

A Texas man has filed a lawsuit against a cleaning company and one of its employees, alleging their negligence in maintaining a safe work environment led to his injuries.

In April 2015, the plaintiff was supervising four other workers inside a reactor within a refinery when there was a wash down, involving water and other fluids. Shortly thereafter, the plaintiff said he began experiencing extreme pain and discomfort in his left eye. The lawsuit states that as a result of the defendants failure to provide a warning that a wash down was about to occur, the plaintiff suffered physical impairment, medical expenses, and lost wages.

The plaintiff seeks a trial by jury and compensation up to $1 million.

Most industrial accidents are dealt with under the auspices of workers’ compensation law. That’s the general rule of thumb, but there are exceptions. One of those is if the accident was due to negligence, as alleged in this case.

A personal injury lawsuit resulting from an industrial accident is a way to seek compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. A lawsuit is also a means to hold a business accountable for negligence.

In cases like this, filing a lawsuit and waiting out the litigation process can take years. If the injured plaintiff is facing cash flow problems, making it difficult to pay the bills, lawsuit funding may be an option.
Lawsuit funding is a non-recourse cash advance based solely on the merits of the lawsuit. Therefore, credit standing and employment status do not matter. Additionally, there are no payments until the case settles. In the event the funded plaintiff loses the case, the repayment is excused.

The application process is quick and easy. If the applicant is approved, the lawsuit cash advance can be available within 24 – 48 hours. The money can be used for whatever the funded client chooses, although it is typically used to pay medical expenses, household bills, mortgage, and other immediate and necessary expenses.

To take advantage of lawsuit funding during your pending personal injury lawsuit, contact the professionals at Litigation Funding Corporation.

The study followed 110 patients who had post-concussive syndrome symptoms for more than three months, and the findings were stunning.  Of those patients, only 27% made a full recovery.  Of the 27% who made a recovery, 67% made a recovery within the first year.  And no one who had symptoms over three years ever made a recovery.

For those groups that didn’t recover, the continuing symptoms (in order of frequency) were:

• Headache
• Difficulty concentrating
• Fatigue
• Dazed/don’t feel right/in a fog
• Pressure in the head
• Sensitivity to light
• Difficulty remembering events
• Neck pain
• Sensitivity to noise
• Depression/sadness
• Insomnia/sleep disturbance
• Irritability
• Anxiety
• Frustration
• Feeling slowed down
• Noise in the ears
• Vision changes
• Lightheadedness
• Imbalance
• More emotional
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Increased sensitivity to alcohol
• Confusion
• Personality changes
• Vivid dreams
• Numbness
• Vertigo
• Panic attacks
• Disorientation
• Stomach ache
• Loss of appetite
• Slurred speech
• Seizures
• Vomiting

These findings are significant to our brain injury cases.

Most insurance companies argue that brain injuries typically heal themselves and symptoms disappear after six months or a year. The insurance companies use that argument to reduce the value of the claim.

This study refutes that.  If a client has had symptoms lasting more than three months, then this study is evidence that the client will likely never make a full recovery.   Obviously, if an injury is permanent then the value of the case is higher.

The study is also interesting because it has a good list of symptoms of a brain injury.  It’s important for people to know these symptoms to help them recognize when they might have a brain injury.

Another interesting fact was the distribution of the symptoms.  Generally, post concussion syndrome has three classes of symptoms:

1. Cognitive symptoms — affect your thinking
2. Affective symptoms — affect your mood (depression, irritability, etc)
3. Somatic symptoms — separate symptoms (headaches, light sensitivity, etc).

The study found that the persisting symptoms were quite evenly distributed between the three classes of symptoms.

According to preliminary police reports, the driver of the Navigator ran a red light just as the semi was entering the intersection. The Navigator driver was thrown from the vehicle; he was pronounced dead at the scene. Three passengers trapped in the vehicle had to be extricated; they were also pronounced dead at the scene. A female in the far back seat of the Lincoln was taken to an area hospital. Her legs were legs were crushed and she suffered bleeding of the brain.

Was the driver inexperienced? Distracted? Speeding? Under the influence? While authorities are still investigating what caused the crash, families of the victims may wish to consult an auto accident attorney about their legal rights.
When serious injuries or death result from the negligence of another person, a lawsuit can be brought by surviving family members. They may be able to file a claim seeking damages for medical bills, funeral expenses, pain and suffering, loss of companionship, mental anguish, and other damages.

Handling a case like this is not an easy. There are a number of legal issues that arise and because insurance companies are well represented by adjusters and attorneys, it is important for the family to seek and retain an experienced auto accident attorney.

Once an attorney is retained and the lawsuit has been filed, it could be months, but more likely a year or longer until a settlement is reached. In the meantime, the litigation process can put a strain on financial resources. Most of the families have already set up “GoFundMe” accounts to help with funeral and medical expenses. If the families need additional financial support, litigation funding may be an option.

To be eligible for litigation funding, all a plaintiff needs is a strong case and legal representation. There is no need for a credit check or employment verification; funding can be approved within 24 – 48 hours of receiving an application a case documentation. The cash advance can be wired directly into the plaintiff’s bank account or a check sent via overnight mail. There are no monthly fees, no credit checks, and no employment verification.

Litigation funding is provided on a non-recourse basis. This means that there are no payments until the case settles, at which time repayment is made from the proceeds of the case. The obligation to repay the cash advance will be completely excused if the case fails.

Litigation funding is not for everyone. If you are in need a financial assistance during a pending claim, it is important to choose an experienced litigation funding company to guide you appropriately. Litigation Funding Corporation has reviewed thousands of auto accident cases nationwide, and we are happy to discuss funding options available for your case. If you believe that litigation funding is right for you, complete our online application or call our office. We work hard to ensure that every funding application is carefully reviewed and a decision is made within 24 – 48 hours. We are one of only a few legal funding companies where funding comes from our own resources. We never broker out, which means optimal privacy and confidentiality to you. Why delay; call us today!

The support we get from our clients and referral sources allow us to support a number of other good causes both in Austin and around the world.  Today, I thought I would let you know about some of the programs you’re supporting.

1. Friends of Scouting

As some you know, my son is a Boy Scout, and he’s had a number of great experiences through scouting.  He’s been to summer camps in California and Maine, and this year, he and I are going on a 10 day backpacking trip at the Scout mecca, Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico.

But we also know that too many kids don’t get those opportunities.  As a result, for the last few years, our firm has made significant donations to Friends of Scouting.  This group helps support Scouting opportunities for low income kids throughout Central Texas.  I hope some of these kids will get the same benefits that my son receives.  You can learn more about Scouting in the Central Texas area by clicking the link here.

2. Justice For Our Neighbors

 Justice For Our Neighbors is a United Methodist Church based non-profit that provides free or low cost legal services on immigration related issues to immigrants.  I was one of three co-founders who helped bring JFON to Austin three years ago.  Since that time, JFON has served numerous clients.  Now, the group specializes in helping unaccompanied minors learn about and exercise their rights.  While I acknowledge that immigration is a bit controversial, as a lawyer, one thing I’m clear about is that rights matter.  When our country grants people rights, the people should be able to exercise those rights.  And that’s what JFON does — helps people exercise their rights.

3. Free Store Austin

The Free Store is another United Methodist related non-profit that I helped start and that you have helped us support.  Like it sounds, it takes items and gives them away to anyone who needs them for free.  But the store is about much more than that. The store creates opportunities for volunteers to meet and get to know people who are very different from the volunteers.  Creating a diverse community is really what this group strives to create.

4. Zoe Helps

Zoe is an international group that helps orphans in Africa and other countries become self-sufficient.  Zoe organizes the orphans into working groups of 60-100 kids.  The organization then trains the kids about health, entrepreneurship, and more.  Zoe also helps the kids choose and start businesses.  About 85% of the kids who complete the three year program are self-sufficient, help support other kids, and are leaders in their communities.  In the last couple of months, Zoe was named one of the 100 most innovative non-profits in the world.

5. Seedling Foundation

The Seedling Foundation is a local non-profit that provides mentors to children whose care-givers are incarcerated.  Mentors meet with the kids once a week to check in the with the kids and to be a consistent, stabilizing force in the kids’ lives.  This is my 10th year to be a mentor through the Seedling Foundation, including my eighth year with my current mentee.  I started mentoring him in Pre-K and have now moved with him up to middle school.  I enjoy the mentoring process and encourage anyone with a little free time to get involved with Seedling.

There are many more things you’re helping us support, but these are some of the biggest.  We hope you’ll continue to think of us and refer your friends and family members so we can continue to do this good work together.

Thanks,

Brooks Schuelke

Two spectators died after an ATV accident at an off-highway vehicle park event in Bremen Alabama.
A 34-year-old male died and the scene and a 22-year-old female was pronounced dead at the hospital after being struck by an ATV that flipped, according to reports. Three other people suffered injuries.

While no other specific details about the accident have been confirmed, witnesses at the scene said that the ATV was in a competition at the park when it ascended a hill before the drive lost control and flipped into spectators.
An investigation is under way.

When someone has been seriously injured or lost a loved one in an ATV accident, they may have the right to seek compensation for their injuries or loss. A lawsuit could potentially lay out a litany of issues including improper placement of spectators, a poorly designed “track”, a defective ATV, and/or an inexperienced driver. While Lawsuit Financial cannot provide legal consultation for ATV accidents, once a lawsuit has been filed by an experienced attorney, we can assist plaintiffs in securing lawsuit funding until the case settles.

Lawsuit funding is a transaction where a plaintiff sells a portion of the proceeds of the settlement in exchange for immediate cash. The advance can be used anyway the client wishes, but it meant to cover mortgage payments, car payments, funeral and burial expenses, medical expenses, and ongoing daily living expenses. This is a non-recourse cash advance, meaning that it is only repaid when the case successfully settles. If the case fails, the plaintiff keeps the money, free of charge.

A lawsuit cash advance is a perfect solution for plaintiffs who are unable to secure a traditional bank loan, obtain funds from relatives, or have salable assets. These legal finance transactions are based on the strength of the case; credit and employment status do not matter. Our online application takes less than 5 minutes to complete. Funding can often be available in less than 48 hours after receipt of a completed application.

If you are experiencing financial hardship as a result of an ATV accident, don’t let the financial stress of pursuing compensation through the legal system force you to accept an early settlement offer. A lawsuit cash advance from Litigation Funding Corporation may give you the financial staying power to endure the legal process and obtain a larger award.

The lawsuit stems from the 2016 death of a newborn baby. The suit alleges that a doctor failed to promptly take appropriate action when a fast-growing cyst was detected in during a pre-birth ultrasound.

The baby underwent bowel surgery after birth, but was only two days old when she died. The lawsuit says the baby would have survived if the Nebraska doctor had ordered an immediate evaluation of the growth in her bowel and had sent her for treatment before she was given any food.

To meet pressing financial obligations during the pending lawsuit, the family may wish to apply for litigation funding. Unlike a traditional bank loan, this type of cash advance can be provided without obstacles or risks.

Litigation funding is based solely on case strength, not credit or employment status. If the case is reviewed and appears to be winnable, the request for funding will likely be approved with the money available within 24 – 48 hours. Repayment only occurs once the case successfully settles, at which time we are repaid from the case proceeds. However, if the case is lost, we will completely waive repayment of the case advance.

While litigation funding cannot solve physical and emotional issues, a lawsuit cash advance can substantially lessen financial issues. If you have filed, or plan to file, a medical malpractice lawsuit and are represented by an attorney, you may be eligible for medical malpractice litigation funding. The application process is quick and easy online or by calling Litigation Funding Corporation toll-free at 1-866-LITFUND. We are also happy to offer a free, no-obligation consultation or funding analysis of your case.

The accident occurred on September 25, 2016, when the boat hit a rock jetty near Miami Beach at a speed in excess of 65 miles per hour, according to an investigation by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Investigators concluded that Fernandez who was piloting the 32-foot vessel was under the influence of alcohol and cocaine when the crash occurred.

Investigators said that if the 24-year-old all-star had survived, he could have faced charges of vessel homicide, boating while intoxicated, manslaughter and reckless or careless operation. The report concluded without equivocation that Fernandez’s “impairment and manner of operation” caused the crash which resulted in his own death and the deaths of his friends Emilio Macias and Eduardo Rivero.

Attorneys for the families of Macias and Rivero issued a joint statement that although “fault has been determined officially,” the families wish for a swift and amicable settlement, as the accident was a tragedy for all concerned. The lawsuits allege that Fernandez was responsible for the men’s deaths and his passengers were owed a reasonable degree of care.

If you need to speak with a wrongful death attorney or lawyer, Call Joyce & Reyes at 1.888.771.1529 or visit more of http://www.joyceandreyespa.com/.

A Chicago woman filed a lawsuit two years after a pharmacy allegedly incorrectly filled her prescription and failed to check to make sure she was receiving the proper dosage of her medication.

The plaintiff claims that in April 2015, a local pharmacy filled her prescription with a 100 mg dosage instead of the 10 mg that she was prescribed by her doctor. As a result, the woman said she sustained severe and permanent injury, resulting in substantial medical care.

The plaintiff seeks an undisclosed amount in damages.

Oftentimes, there is a significant gap between the filing a lawsuit and its resolution or trial. In the meantime, the plaintiff still needs to pay the bills. When faced with a mountain of medical expenses and/or the inability to return to work, a plaintiff may seek litigation funding.

Litigation funding is a cash advance to help with various expenses, whether those directly the result of the injury or daily living expenses. The money is not provided against an asset; rather, it is given against the potential settlement of the case. This means that funding decisions are made without the need for a credit check or employment verification. At Litigation Funding Corporation, we only care about the strength of the case.

If you believe you have been the victim of a prescription error, you should contact a personal injury attorney who can fully investigate your claim and determine your legal rights. Once the case is filed, contact Litigation Funding Corporation to determine if we can assist with your financial burdens while your lawyer seeks appropriate justice. We offer free, no-obligation litigation funding consultations. If your case is approved for a lawsuit cash advance, we will wire transfer or overnight mail the funds within 24 – 48 hours. You owe us nothing until your case settles. If for any reason your case is lost, your obligation to repay the cash advance is completely waived. That’s right; we take all the risk. Why wait? Call Litigation Funding Corporation today for financial stability tomorrow.

The woman, a retired teacher, was allegedly catapulted out of her wheelchair while riding in a van operated by an employee of an elder care company. Although the elderly woman was eventually taken to the hospital, she died four months later as a result of the injuries she sustained in the April 2014 accident.

The accident was allegedly caused when the van’s driver suddenly applied the brakes, causing the elderly woman to be thrown from the back of the van into the dashboard. As a result the woman sustained internal injuries and multiple broken bones.

According the eyewitnesses, the van’s driver did not call an ambulance but instead pulled into a parking lot and asked a trucker to help her lift the injured woman back into her wheelchair. The trucker and several others present in the parking lot strongly urged the young woman to call 911, but she refused to do so. Instead she took the woman back to her home and did not mentioning the accident to her family.

The elderly woman’s daughter and son filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the van’s 25-year-old driver alleging she caused serious injuries by not properly and safely strapping her passenger in prior to driving. The young driver was indicted by a grand jury for first-degree felony injury to an elderly person.

Court documents indicated that the driver failed to seek adequate medical treatment for her passenger after the accident. Furthermore, the driver’s employer did not report the incident as required by federal regulations and allegedly shredded paperwork indicating the van’s driver worked for them.

In filing a wrongful death lawsuit, the family may face several years of litigation before a verdict or settlement is reached, leaving them with extra expenses, including funeral and burial costs. If the family did not have much in terms of life insurance, or had no insurance or other alternative sources of funding, they may be eligible for a “lawsuit loan.”

The main objective in financing a lawsuit is easing the financial load on cash strapped plaintiffs and allowing them to decline an early settlement offer from a rapacious insurance company. Pre-settlement funding also demonstrates to the plaintiff that they are likely to receive the compensation they are hoping to obtain. Litigation funding may be the right financial lifeline at the right time.

Daren Monroe writes for Litigation Funding Corp. To learn more about lawsuit funding and litigation funding, visit http://www.litigationfundingcorp.com/.

Due to the complexity of medical malpractice cases, they can take months, even years to settle. If the victim is seriously hurt, they may not be able to return to work. If the medical negligence resulted in death, the patient may have been the primary breadwinner. With limited or no cash flow, plaintiffs usually will have a hard time remaining financially stable; even daily household expenses become a challenge. This is when litigation funding can be an asset.

A couple is seeking damages after the husband was allegedly not diagnosed with atrial fibrillation in a reasonable amount of time.

The lawsuit alleges that the man went to the urgent care with muscle weakness, lack of appetite, fatigue, sinus pressure and cough. He was given medication, but the health care providers failed to mention that he might be suffering from heart problems, states the suit. A week later, the plaintiff was hospitalized in intensive care for three days, and was in atrial fibrillation for over 200 hours. The lawsuit alleges that the defendant breached the standard of care and failed to treat the plaintiff in a responsible way. The plaintiffs are seeking an undisclosed amount in damages.

During the pending lawsuit, the couple may be able to rely on litigation funding to help with any financial hardship. This cash advance is not a loan. There are no upfront fees or monthly payments. No credit checks or employment verification. A lawsuit cash advance is provided on the strength of your case alone. Repayment is made only after the case successfully settles. If the case is lost, the plaintiffs are under no obligation to repay the cash advance.

If you are in a pending medical malpractice lawsuit, Litigation Funding Corporation can get you the money you need today to stay current with your bills and allows your attorney more time to get you the settlement you deserve. The application and approval process is quick and easy! Funds can be available within 24 – 48 hours.

According to Virginia State Police, the woman was traveling westbound in a 1996 Ford Ranger when a 2015 Chrysler 300 traveling eastbound veered into the westbound traffic and sideswiped the Ranger, as well as a 1998 Lincoln Town Car. The Town Car spun out of control and came to a rest in the roadway. The driver of the Chrysler drove into a ditch and then fled on foot. The elderly woman was taken to an area hospital where she later died as a result of her injuries.

The negligent driver admitted himself to the hospital the next morning with serious injuries. Police later learned that he was the driver that caused the crash, and had signed for the Chrysler, a rental car. The investigation is still ongoing. There have been no reports as to whether the driver was distracted, driving under the influence, or what may have led him to veer into the westbound lane.

The last thing on anyone’s mind after a tragic auto accident, in which you lose a loved one, would be to file a lawsuit. However, a wrongful death lawsuit is usually the only way for a family to begin recovering from their losses physically, economically, and financially.

Plaintiffs should rely on an experienced auto accident attorney who can help guide them through an often lengthy and complicated litigation process. An experienced auto accident attorney can help protect the rights of the victims and help them receive compensation for their loss. Even with the help of an experienced attorney, a lawsuit can drag on as the insurance company for the negligent driver will most likely deny, delay, and defend the claim.

For the victim’s family, life won’t wait for a lawsuit to settle nor should they be forced to settle for pennies on the dollar because of pressing financial needs. Once the lawsuit is underway, if finances are an issue, the family may wish to inquire about litigation funding.

Litigation Funding Corporation would be happy to help the grieving family meet immediate financial obligations.
Litigation funding is a cash advance of an expected settlement. Its main purpose is to assist plaintiffs with the likely loss of wages, mounting medical bills, funeral expenses, daily household bills, and other out-of-pocket expenses until a settlement is reached.

Eligibility is based on attorney representation and a strong case. Once these qualifications are met, the application process is quick and easy; it takes less than five minutes online or over the phone. Unlike a traditional bank loan; funding can be obtained without the need for a credit check or employment verification; the only collateral required is a pending lawsuit.

Our review and approval process usually takes place in under 48 hours. If a plaintiff is approved for funding, the cash advance is sent via overnight mail or direct deposit. Repayment is made once the case settles, but if the plaintiff fails to achieve a settlement, repayment of the cash advance is completely waived.

If you have been seriously injured or lost a loved one in an auto accident due to the negligence of someone else, a civil suit could be your only recourse when attempting to recover damages, and litigation funding may be the only means to avoid financial hardship. Contact Litigation Funding Corporation at 1.866.LIT.FUND for a “staying power” advantage, so you can fight for justice and the compensation you deserve.

Florida’s Daubert amendment was passed by the state legislature and signed into law by Governor Rick Scott in 2013. The law replaced the Frye standard, under which expert testimony is permitted as long as it is generally accepted in its specific field, with the Daubert standard, used by federal courts, under which the trial judge must rule on the reliability of the expert testimony before it can be offered to the jury. Florida’s Constitution provides that the judicial branch has sole authority over procedural rules of court, while the legislature makes substantive law, so the state high court rejected the Daubert standard to the extent that it is procedural.

The Supreme Court also rejected the Same Specialty amendment, which would require an expert witness on the issue of standard of care in a medical malpractice trial to be from the exact same specialty, as opposed to just a similar specialty, as the medical care provider against whom the testimony is offered. In declining to adopt this standard, the court cited the chilling effect that the stricter rule would have on the ability of an injured patient to obtain an expert witness in a medical malpractice lawsuit, thus interfering with the constitutional right of access to the judicial system and a jury trial.

If you need to speak with a personal injury lawyer, Call Joyce & Reyes at 1.888.771.1529 or visit more of http://www.joyceandreyespa.com/.

Documents filed in court indicate that the veteran served 18 years in the U.S. Army. The veteran was honorably discharged from the Army in 2007. He subsequently developed health issues and was unable to access medical care until December 2011.

For more than a year, the man tried to access medical care, but was repeatedly denied. He is now dying of prostate cancer. He was seen by a nurse practitioner who indicated he had an abnormality in his prostate. No further testing, referral to a specialist or other follow-up was ordered. Allegedly the veteran was told there was nothing he could or should do about the abnormal exam and that he was not to worry about it.

It was not until December 2011 that the veteran was able to obtain an appointment with the doctor. By this time, the man was told that he was terminal and that he needed to seek care in a hospice. The veteran opted to see a private doctor and had surgery that left him with serious problems and various permanent injuries. The lawsuit alleges none of these things would have happened had the VA performed medical care according to its mandate in a timely and professional manner.

Lawsuits such as this take a long time to be resolved. Plaintiffs still have bills that need to be paid, but finances may be tight. When finances are an issue, litigation funding, also referred to as a “lawsuit loan,” may be the solution.

Pre-settlement funding is a cash advance of the amount expected of the settlement when the case is resolved. Its primary purpose is helping plaintiffs with loss of wages, exorbitant medical bills, monthly household expenses and other out-of-pocket bills. Litigation funding is not a bank loan and may be obtained without verifying employment or running a credit check. The collateral used when applying for a “lawsuit loan” is the pending lawsuit itself.

Litigation funding is a valuable and viable alternative for cash strapped plaintiffs needing funds until their case has been resolved.

Daren Monroe writes for Litigation Funding Corp. To learn more about lawsuit funding and litigation funding, visit http://www.litigationfundingcorp.com/.

Here is a case example:
A couple was injured in an auto accident in 2014 when a distracted driver rear-ended their vehicle while they were waiting at a traffic light. Due to injuries sustained, the man was unable to return to work for nearly two years. His wife was a stay-at-home mom who was forced to take a part-time job to help pay the bills, but that was still not enough. Three years after the crash, the couple was able to realize a fair settlement, but not before their savings were depleted. In another month, they would have lost their home.

Careless or reckless drivers cause accidents every day, often due to a distracted driver. In a case like this, securing litigation funding could help a plaintiff alleviate some of the financial strain.

Lawsuit funding differs from traditional loans in that there are no payments made until a judgment is rendered or settlement reached. If the plaintiff fails to recover damages, the lawsuit cash advance is not repaid. Additionally, lawsuit funding is structured in such a way that factors such as employment history and credit standing don’t matter. Our only concern is the validity of claim and the likelihood of its success.

The application process takes less than five minutes; we do the rest. After obtaining case documentation from the plaintiff’s attorney, if the case is approved for funding we will direct deposit or wire-transfer the funds within 24 – 48 hours. It is really that simple!

If you are involved in an auto accident lawsuit and need financial ammunition to fight for your rights, consider acquiring lawsuit funding. For more information, call Litigation Funding Corporation today!

What is lawsuit funding and where do you get it?

Although many refer to lawsuit funding as a “lawsuit loan”, it isn’t a loan in the customary sense. Lawsuit funding is a cash advance against the proceeds you expect to receive when your case settles. There are no upfront fees or other out of pockets expense, and there are no monthly payments. The money is advanced on a non-recourse basis, meaning repayment is made when you finally get your settlement cash. If you lose your case, the repayment obligation is completely waived.

Litigation Funding Corporation is a pro-justice legal finance company that has helped hundreds of clients withstand a lengthy litigation process without jeopardizing their financial stability. While the legal process may be long and complex, our funding process is quick and easy, beginning with a one-page application. Next, we will request case information from your attorney and the expected settlement amount. We make all of our funding decisions in-house, so if the case appears strong and winnable, we can provide the cash advance within 24 – 48 hours.

It is enough to go through a personal injury of any kind, but to succumb to financial stress makes it worse. Lawsuit funding may be just the support you need. Call Litigation Funding today! One of our funding specialists will answer any questions and help you get started. Remember, we aren’t worried about your credit report and we don’t expect you to repay the cash advance until you obtain a settlement.

A cruise ship passenger has filed a lawsuit against Carnival Cruise Lines alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries after she was struck by a sliding door.

According to the complaint, the plaintiff alleges that on May 13, 2016, she was aboard the cruise ship, Carnival Breeze when a sliding glass door suddenly and unexpectedly closed, striking her. As a result, the passenger said she lost her balance and fell to the ground. Her injuries led to pain and suffering, lost wages and medical expenses. The woman holds Carnival responsible for allegedly failing to properly maintain the sliding door in a reasonably safe condition and failing to warn passengers of the dangerous condition of the sliding door.

The plaintiff requests a trial by jury and seeks damages in excess of the minimum jurisdictional limits of the court.
Simply because someone gets hurt on a cruise ship does not mean that it is necessarily the cruise line’s fault. Understanding the significance of a simple accident and a meritorious legal claim is crucial. Therefore, it is important to seek legal advice from an experienced maritime attorney.

These types of cases are difficult to navigate and cruise lines will vigorously deny and defend the claim. The wheels of justice turn much too slowly, especially for cash-strapped plaintiffs. Litigation funding may be the answer.

With a lawsuit cash advance, plaintiffs can meet financial obligations while the lawsuit winds its way through the courts. Once we received a funding application, we will request some case documentation, evaluate the lawsuit to determine case strength, and if approved, direct deposit or overnight mail funding within 24 – 48 hours. There is no need for a credit check or employment verification. We are only paid when the case settles or results in a favorable verdict. In the event the case is lost, repayment of the cash advance is completely waived.

If you’ve been injured while sailing with Carnival or any cruise line and believe that your injury was sustained due to the negligence of the crew, the cruise line or even a fellow passenger, consult an experienced attorney to know your rights to compensation. If you are strapped for cash, avoid settling your case too early, for too little. Contact Lawsuit Financial or complete our online application and see how our legal finance services can help you with your immediate financial needs.

According to Illinois State Police, four vehicles were traveling in the left lane at a construction zone on I-64 when Driver A failed to slow for traffic and rear-ended Driver B. Driver B’s vehicle was pushed into Driver C, which then rear-ended Driver D, ultimately resulting in the four-vehicle crash. Driver B sustained seriously injuries and was flown by helicopter to an area hospital. Two passengers in Driver C’s vehicle sustained minor injuries. All vehicles were towed from the scene due to damage.

Recently, Driver B filed a lawsuit against Driver A and his employer for allegedly causing the multi-vehicle crash. According to the suit, Driver B alleges that on May 13, 2016, Driver A failed to properly operate his vehicle and reduce speed while he was acting within the scope of his employment, resulting in a collision. As a result of his negligence, the plaintiff claims she suffered physical injuries, lost wages, and incurred medical expenses.
The plaintiff requests a trial by jury and seeks judgment for an undisclosed amount in damages.

If you suffered a serious injury or lost a loved one in a work zone or construction zone accident, an experienced attorney can make a difference in your case. If you don’t have an attorney, Litigation Funding Corporation can help you find one, within 24 hours, in all 50 states. Once you retain an attorney, the process of collecting evidence and trying to get your life back to normal begins. But, many lawsuits take months, even years to resolve.

Personal injuries resulting from an auto accident both have the potential to exhaust financial resources. Everyday expenses, compounded with medical expenses and lost wages do not stop because you have been seriously injured. For many victims, auto accident litigation funding is not just a good option; it is the only option.

Litigation Funding Corporation is dedicated to helping plaintiffs fight for fair compensation and justice by offering a non-recourse cash advance against a pending lawsuit. This means that funding is completely contingent upon the outcome of the case; repayment is made once the case is won and compensation received.

It is easy to apply for litigation funding either online or by phone. If approved, the cash advance can be available in as little as 24 hours.

Your pain and suffering are more than enough for you to worry about – let us help take care of your bills. Give us a call for a complimentary evaluation of your case. One of our experienced representatives will answer any questions and help you understand the litigation funding process.

An Arizona jury has awarded nearly $8 million in damages, resulting from an August 2013 motorcycle crash.
The 42-year-old victim was on his way home when he was struck by a drunk driver, leaving him with permanent injuries. He said due to the injuries sustained, he required surgeries on his neck and suffers increased fatigue as his day progresses.

According to reports, the negligent driver’s BAC was 0.154 at the time of the crash, almost twice the legal limit. He served three years and one month for aggravated assault in connection with the crash.

The victim and his wife filed a civil lawsuit against the drunk driver and the bar where the man was drinking prior to the crash. The suit alleged that the bar kept serving the man after it should have stopped. The jury awarded the plaintiff $5.4 million from the bar and $2.5 million from the negligent driver for past and future wages, medical expenses, and pain and suffering. The verdict and award still must be affirmed by the Supreme Court judge.

It took 3 1/2 years to obtain an award in this case, but no money has yet to change hands. This family has gone years with mounting medical bills and loss of income due to a preventable accident. Plaintiffs in cases like this will often benefit from litigation funding.

A bar can be held accountable for a personal injury or wrongful death caused by a drunk driver if there is evidence that the bar illegally served alcohol to the driver prior to the crash. This is called a dram shop claim. Dram shop liability laws vary widely state to state; it is important to consult a personal injury attorney versed in this area of the law to determine if you have a valid case.

These types of lawsuits will take a long time to sort out; the bar will likely mount a vigorous defense and a settlement or trial could be months, even years away. By the time the plaintiff is able to see a settlement, he may face financial ruin. While waiting to obtain justice, litigation funding would allow the plaintiff to stay financially afloat.

When applying for a lawsuit cash advance, an applicant only needs to provide case details to the funding company. There are no credit checks; credit history does not matter and there is no need to prove employment. Once approved, funding can be available within 24-48 hours. There are no monthly payments to make and the money can be used at the plaintiff’s discretion. Best of all, litigation funding is risk-free; the cash advance is only repaid if, and when the case successfully settles.

If you have been injured or lost a loved one due to a drunk driver, are in a pending lawsuit, and facing serious financial challenges while waiting for a settlement, you owe it to yourself to Litigation Funding Corporation for a free, no-obligation case evaluation.

Approximately four hours later, police located the negligent driver at an auto repair shop. Police said he was clearly intoxicated, but refused to take a breathalyzer test. He was arrested and charged with driving while impaired, aggravated unlicensed driving, refusal to take a breath test, and driving a vehicle without an interlock device.

The fact that he has been charged with driving a vehicle that doesn’t have an interlock device reveals that he has had at least one prior DWI conviction. In 2009, Leandra’s Law made it so that anyone who was found guilty of Driving While Intoxicated after August 15th, 2010 would need to have an ignition interlock device installed on each vehicle they own or regularly operate.

He will likely face additional charges of vehicular manslaughter, officials said. According to reports, the negligent driver has had his license revoked at least twice before, most recently in 2014.

While this is a devastating time for the bicyclist’s family, his wife should consult an experienced auto accident attorney to understand her rights. A wrongful death lawsuit can compensate the family for funeral and burial expenses and provide compensation for the loss of his income, loss of consortium, and even emotional trauma.

In the meantime, neighbors have started taking donations to help the family with this unexpected loss. However, the donations may not be enough to survive a long legal process. Once a lawsuit is filed, the family may wish to apply for litigation funding, a lawsuit cash advance in exchange for a portion of the future proceeds of the case.

Litigation Funding Corporation is a reputable legal finance company helping victims regain control of their lives and their finances while their attorney focuses on strengthening their case to obtain the compensation justly deserved. Our cash advances are based on the strength of the case; credit and employment are irrelevant. If approved for funding, the money can be available in as little as 24 hours.

Litigation funding is risk-free because repayment is contingent upon a successful recovery. If the case is lost, however, repayment is excused.

In the right situation, for the right plaintiff, litigation funding is clearly a service that plaintiffs should consider at a strategic time in the litigation. If you are the victim of an auto accident a civil suit could be your only recourse when attempting to recover the costs of medical expenses, funeral expenses, lost wages, or other economic damages. After filing a lawsuit, if you are experiencing financial hardship, contact Litigation Funding Corporation for a “staying power” advantage, so you can fight for justice and the compensation you deserve.

A tractor trailer driver is being charged after he left the scene of a fatal crash in Jackson County, West Virginia on March 30.

State Police said that the tractor trailer slammed into a pick-up truck, virtually destroying the pick-up and killing its 33 year old driver instantly. The pick-up became stuck under the semi and was dragged more than a mile before it became detached from the tractor trailer. The trucker, then, drove another 1.5 miles before stopping. He was seen trying to remove evidence that was on his rig. There was also no indication that he was going to call the police or return to the scene, according to reports.

The tractor trailer driver has been charged with leaving the scene of an accident. He is also charged with allegedly providing false information to police. The exact cause of the crash is unclear; the investigation is ongoing.
Despite criminal charges, the family of the deceased man can seek justice through a wrongful death lawsuit.
Tractor trailer accident cases can take a long time to settle. In fact, it is not uncommon for it to take a minimum of two yeas before the case is resolved and a settlement reached. If the family of the deceased man is urgently in need of money to stay financially afloat, litigation funding may be the best option.

Litigation funding financially empowers plaintiffs to pursue their case long enough to obtain the maximum settlements they deserve. This cash advance is based strictly on the merits of the lawsuit, not credit rating or employment history.

At Litigation Funding Corporation, we make the application and funding process hassle-free. There are no credit checks, employment verification, monthly payments, or out of pocket expenses. Unlike many legal finance companies, we handle every aspect of the funding process in-house. That means a faster review and approval process.

After receiving an application, we contact the plaintiff’s attorney for some information on the case and to gather additional details. Then, our underwriters will use the information to make a funding decision. Once an application is approved, cash can be available within 24 – 48 hours. The cash advance is provided on a non-recourse basis meaning that repayment is secured through the settlement and repayment is made an award or settlement is received. If the case is lost, the plaintiff keeps the cash advanced, no questions asked.

If you are seriously injured or lost a loved one in an auto-tractor trailer accident and filed a lawsuit, but the bills are piling up and you desperately need financial support, call Litigation Funding Corporation or apply online for a lawsuit cash advance.

The justices ruled unanimously that the case should go to trial, upholding a ruling by the Second District Court of Appeal in 2014, which reversed the decision of the First District Court of Appeals granting summary judgment to the physician.

Justice Patty Quince said in writing the opinion of the court that the duty to prevent inpatient suicide did not apply to the case, but there was still a statutory duty to treat the patient in accordance with the standard of care.

According to the lawsuit, Jacqueline Granicz had been prescribed an antidepressant but had stopped taking it. The day before she died, Granicz called her physician’s office to report that she had stopped taking the medication due to side effects, and that she had not “felt right,” the lawsuit claims. According to court documents, the doctor prescribed a different antidepressant and said Granicz could pick up a sample of the prescription at the office. Granicz did pick the items up, but committed suicide the following day.

The Florida Supreme Court ruled that because Granicz was an outpatient, there was no duty to prevent her suicide, but the nonexistence of that specific duty does not mean the doctor owed the patient no duty. The Court said that the statutory duty to treat the patient in accordance with a standard of care applied, and the foreseeability of Granicz’s suicide was a matter of fact to be decided by the jury.

If you need to speak with a personal injury lawyer, Call Joyce & Reyes at 1.888.771.1529 or visit more of http://www.joyceandreyespa.com/.

According to the complaint, on May 16, 2016, the deceased man was preparing to remove for routine cleaning the inner cannula of his tracheotomy (trach) tube when suddenly and without warning, the outer/larger cannula failed by separating from the neck flange. As a result, the man had difficulty breathing and died before EMT were able to resuscitate him.

The lawsuit alleges that the trach manufacturer negligently designed, manufactured and sold the defective tracheotomy tube. The plaintiffs seek a trial by jury and an undisclosed amount in damages, including loss of love and affection, society, companionship, services and consortium.

Being injured, or losing a loved one by defective medical devices is a very serious matter. Victims not only face physical and emotional hardships, but as the bills pile up, financial constraints can jeopardize one’s credit, lead to bankruptcy, or even foreclosure. Litigation Funding Corporation can put money in the plaintiff’s pocket in the form of a lawsuit cash advance against the pending settlement.

This cash advance is known as litigation funding. It is provided on a non-recourse basis which means no risk to the plaintiff. We take the time to evaluate the strength of each case and customize a solution to fit the plaintiff’s specific needs. There is no need for a credit check or employment verification; repayment is made only after the case settles and the proceeds are dispersed. If the case is lost, repayment of the cash advance is completely waived.

If you are in a pending lawsuit and in a financial bind, Litigation Funding Corporation can help. Simply complete our online application or call our office. We often approve cases for funding within 24 hours, then overnight or wire transfer funds for immediate use.

A Georgia nursing home settled a wrongful death lawsuit on the eve before the case was set to go to trial.
According to the lawsuit, the deceased man had been sent to the facility for rehabilitation services after a stroke. During his stay, the man develop pressure sores and was found to be dehydrated and malnourished. His widow alleged that poor care caused her husband’s declining health, and ultimately his death from gangrene-infected pressure sores.
The case settled for an undisclosed amount.

The nursing home had consistently received below average ratings as a result of numerous violations and had been named in several lawsuits over the last ten years. The facility declared bankruptcy and was sold this past May.
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.

Contact an experienced attorney as soon as possible. If you are seeking lawsuit funding to help during a financially difficult time, consider lawsuit funding to hold out for full case value.

Lawsuit funding is used by most people to pay their medical bills, funeral expenses, and ordinary but important bills and expenses that accumulate because of serious injury or death. The strategic advantage of a lawsuit cash advance is that it provides the plaintiff with the financial strength to await for a reasonable offer from the insurance company or defendant.

The application process is easy and may be handled over the phone or online; it takes less than five minutes. There are no upfront fees, monthly payments, credit checks, or employment verification. Once an application and case documentation is reviewed, if the case is approved for funding the plaintiff can receive the money within 24 – 48 hours. Repayment is contingent upon case outcome; if the case is lost, there is no requirement to pay the money back. Thus, lawsuit funding is a no-risk lawsuit cash advance.

If you or a loved one has filed a nursing home negligence lawsuit, but need financial assistance, Litigation Funding Corporation can devise a legal finance plan to help. Lawsuit funding can often be the difference between a mediocre settlement and a large, injury appropriate settlement. We offer free, no-obligation consultations. Complete our online application or call us toll-free 1-866-548-3863 to discuss your financial needs.

During the first visit at the doctor, the girl was told to return if she kept having headaches or if she started to throw up. Two months later the girl went back to the doctor’s office on at least two separate occasions complaining of ongoing headaches, a numb tongue and vomiting. She was given a prescription for migraines.

In May 2016, while the girl was at the emergency room she stopped breathing twice and became unresponsive. At no point did the medical staff order a CT scan and instead suggested her non-responsiveness was behavioral in origin and that she may be faking her symptoms. Hours later the 13-year-old’s pupils became different sizes prompting a CT scan that revealed a massive tumor that had caused fluid to build up in the brain. The resulting pressure destroyed all neurological functions. Despite surgery, she was declared brain dead and her parents removed her from life support.

Her parents filed a medical negligence wrongful death lawsuit alleging that if the doctors had been more diligent in their diagnosis and treatment when her symptoms first manifested, their daughter may still be alive. According to the documents filed in this case, the numb tongue, nausea, severe migraines and vision problems were classic signals of a pediatric brain tumor.

Even though the parents in this case decided to file a lawsuit, they cannot wait to deal with pressing financial necessities, such as the medical bills from their daughter’s stay in hospital, the surgery, and paying for her funeral and burial expenses.

In their search for an attorney to handle their case, they may have run across information about litigation funding, an option that may be the perfect solution for them. Once the family has hired a lawyer and filed a claim, they become eligible for a “lawsuit loan”, also referred to as pre-settlement funding.

A “lawsuit loan” helps the plaintiff to cope financially while waiting for a fair and equitable settlement or jury verdict. Obtaining pre-settlement funding means the plaintiff does not have to deal with insurance companies, urging them to settle for less than they may get in court.

Daren Monroe writes for Litigation Funding Corp. To learn more about lawsuit funding and litigation funding, visit http://www.litigationfundingcorp.com/.

The 25-year-old motorcyclist was riding is 2002 Suzuki when a flatbed truck turned left in front of him, without yielding. The motorcyclist slammed into the truck and lost control. He was run over by the rear passenger tire of the truck and sustained fatal injuries, according to reports. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The truck driver suffered minor injuries. He was ticketed three months after the crash for failure to yield while turning left.

According to the lawsuit, the truck driver allegedly failed to properly control the vehicle, failed to yield to oncoming traffic while turning left at an intersection, and was travelling at a speed greater than was reasonable given the traffic conditions.

The truck driver contends that he had been slowing to a stop, preparing to turn left, when he saw the motorcycle traveling toward him. He said the motorcyclist flashed his lights and slowed to allow the truck to continue its left turn, so he proceeded into the intersection, according to reports.

The lawsuit seeks compensation “in excess of the minimum jurisdictional amount,” plus the cost of the lawsuit. In this case, that’s in excess of $50,000, plus the lawsuit costs.

Now that a lawsuit has been filed, the family may wish to inquire about litigation funding.

Litigation funding is a viable choice for cash-strapped plaintiffs because it can help meet living expenses, pay for medical care and funeral expenses, and cover other daily needs. Eligibility is based on attorney representation and a strong case. Once these qualifications are met, the application process is quick and easy; it takes less than five minutes online or over the phone. Next, we will obtain basic information about the case from the plaintiff’s attorney.

Litigation funding is based solely on the merits of the lawsuit; credit rating or job status does not matter. After our underwriters review the information, if the case is approved, funds can be available within 24 – 48 hours. Repayment is made from the proceeds of the case, and there is obligation to repay the cash advance if the case is lost. That is correct – we only get paid back the cash advance if our client successfully settles.

Litigation funding might be just the answer if you have been injured or lost a loved one in an auto accident, your personal funds are running out, and your case has not settled. For more information or a free, no obligation consultation, contact Litigation Funding Corporation at 1.866.LIT.FUND or complete our online contact form to get started.

On admission to the drug addiction center, the patient was given a cocktail of 17 drugs to assist in the withdrawal process, including: Subutex, Phenobarbital, Vistaril, Librium, Tylenol, Serax, Folic Acide, Prilosec, Colase, Catapres, Cymbalta Bentyl, Abilify, and Albuterol.

During his stay at the clinic, the patient complained of withdrawal symptoms, and the physician diagnosed alcohol, opiate, benzo and cocaine dependence. He was given Subutex, and several other drugs at that time, which are known to be respiratory depressants. The patient was found dead in his room later in the day on January 9, 2015. Although CPR was attempted, he never regained consciousness and died shortly thereafter.

The Pennsylvania drug addiction center and two doctors were named in this medical negligence lawsuit filed by the decedent’s wife, the administratrix of his estate. According to the statement of claim, the deceased voluntarily entered the drug addiction treatment center to seek help. The man was screened by staff prior to admission, a process that included obtaining a detailed mental and physical health history, a psychosocial assessment and a complete physical.

The plaintiff alleged that during the admission process, the defendants were alerted or should have become aware that the deceased had physical and psychological problems. The deceased was addicted to alcohol, heroin and crack cocaine. In addition, he had a long history of anxiety, depression, asthma, tachycardia, bipolar disorder and vocal cord dysfunction.

The plaintiff further alleged her husband’s death was caused by the collective negligence of the staff and medical personnel at the drug treatment facility. The plaintiff is seeking personal injury damages.

Cases such as this one may take months or years to be resolved and even when a resolution is reached, settlement monies may be delayed, creating financial difficulties for the plaintiff. Insurance companies are reluctant to write a settlement check. In a situation such as this, reach out to Litigation Funding Corporation and ask about a lawsuit cash advance.

Lawsuit funding is not only used during trial litigation, but it is also used when a plaintiff’s case is pending an appeal or they are waiting on a settlement check. A lawsuit cash advance is not to be confused with a loan. Repayment is contingent on receiving a settlement. If the plaintiff loses the case, any repayment is waived.

Daren Monroe writes for Litigation Funding Corp. To learn more about lawsuit funding and litigation funding, visit http://www.litigationfundingcorp.com/.

A California continuing care retirement community has agreed to a $1 million settlement in a 2013 wrongful death and elder abuse lawsuit.

According to the suit, staff at the facility noticed an ulcer on the woman’s back, but failed to get her medical attention at the time. Her condition was so neglected that the ulcer became infected. The woman was sent to the hospital where she died of sepsis. The lawsuit also alleged the facility cut corners by not properly training staff, and putting profits over safety.

“While there were defenses to the allegations, we ultimately decided to resolve this case to put our focus on what matters most, the health and well-being of our residents,” said a spokesperson for the defense.

Many plaintiffs simply cannot wait years for their settlement without the help of litigation funding. Litigation Funding Corporation is a legal finance company that provides cash advances to plaintiffs for living expenses and other bills while they wait for their case to settle.

With a lawsuit cash advance, victims can take on deep pocketed defendants and avoid being forced to settle for less just to pay the bills. Litigation funding is not a loan; factors such as employment history, credit score, and financial standing are not required. The only concern is the validity of the lawsuit and the likelihood of its success. Additionally, there are no upfront fees or monthly payments; we are repaid only when your lawsuit settles or is resolved by a favorable cash judgment. If the case is lost, repayment is completely waived.

If you have a viable lawsuit and are represented by an attorney, you are already pre-approved. Begin by completing a free, no obligation application online or by calling Litigation Funding Corporation. We will promptly request case documentation from your attorney to review your case. Once the determination has been made to provide funding, cash can be made available in as little as 24-hours. There are no restrictions on how the lawsuit cash advance is used.

Gary Kidwell, 39, died at Boca Regional Hospital on Feb. 12, 2015, after becoming sick in the fall of 2014. The family said that cultures were performed at the hospital indicated that Kidwell was suffering from a salmonella infection.

Soon after Kidwell was admitted to the hospital in 2014, his sister reported to the Palm Beach County Health Department that Kidwell had recently eaten at a Boston Market restaurant near Boynton Beach, prompting an investigation.

During the investigation of the restaurant, health inspectors found nine violations, including two involving hand washing violations. Investigators witnessed one worker fail to wash his hands and saw a sink designated as a hand-washing sink was used as a “dump sink” instead. Restaurant workers failing to wash their hands is one of the main ways salmonella is spread.

A spokesman for Boston Market said that there is no proof linking Kidwell’s illness to the restaurant.

Kidwell underwent multiple surgeries after developing salmonella sepsis. Salmonella poisoning does not usually result in death. The lawsuit seeks damages in an unspecified amount for Kidwell’s three daughters.

If you need to speak with a wrongful death attorney or lawyer, Call Joyce & Reyes at 1.888.771.1529 or visit more of http://www.joyceandreyespa.com/.

Damages in slip and fall accidents are based on the extent of the actual injuries and can include medical expenses, pain and suffering, or mental anguish. Slip and fall cases fall under premise liability with most cases settling out of court. Other times, victims find themselves in the throes of a length legal battles and struggling to pay the bills. This problem can be aggravated by the length of time it takes to receive a settlement.

When premise liability plaintiffs are left without the financial means to pay bills and take care of their families, litigation funding can help bridge the gap while the case resolves in court.

The first step is to complete a one-page request for funding application online or over the phone. The application is free and there are no credit checks, employment verification, or hidden fees. If your case appears strong, we will award a cash advance based on the anticipated proceeds of the future settlement or jury award. This is often done within 24 – 48 hours of receiving an application for funding. Additionally, litigation funding is absolutely risk-free. If you don’t settle or collect damages on your lawsuit, you are under no obligation to repay the cash advanced. What better way is there to get the peace of mind you deserve in your time of need?

If you are involved in a pending slip-and-fall/premises liability case and need financial assistance, take a few minutes to complete our online contact form or call. Should you have any questions about litigation funding, do not hesitate to contact Litigation Funding Corporation at 1-866-548-3863.

A Texas man has filed a lawsuit against a transportation company alleging failure to provide employees with a reasonably safe working environment.

According to the complaint, the plaintiff alleges that while employed as a brakeman on a switching crew, he was run over by three locomotives that were hooked together as he was crossing the main lead. As a result, his legs were amputated below his knees.

The suit states that the defendant failed to issue audible warning from the locomotive, failed to properly train employees, failed to properly supervise its agents, and allowed unsafe work practices to become the standard. The plaintiff seeks a trial by jury and undisclosed compensation for physical injuries, emotional pain, loss of earnings and medical expenses.

Despite the fact that our legal system can help plaintiffs receive the compensation deserved, it is usually not a quick and easy process. Insurance companies will regularly put up a fight when it comes to paying people what they should. They will usually do this by stalling the case hoping the plaintiff will run out of money and agree to a less than favorable settlement. The emotional, mental and physical stress is enough to deal with; the last thing this man needs to worry about is how to keep up with his financial obligations until a fair settlement is reached. In cases such as this one, victims may be eligible for litigation funding.

When justice is slow in coming, a lawsuit cash advance can be the means to stay financially afloat. All that a plaintiff needs is an experienced personal injury lawsuit and a strong case with a high probability of success. Applying for litigation funding can be done online or with a quick phone call.

Once we receive an application and case documentation, the review and decision process is typically handled within one day, and funds can be available for use within 24 – 48 hours of approval. Repayment is only made after the case settles; if the case is lost, repayment of the lawsuit cash advance is excused.

If you are in a pending personal injury claim and need financial assistance, call Litigation Funding Corporation. We may have the mechanism you need to pay your bills, keep your credit standing, and fight for your rights.

A couple is suing a hospital, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent the wife’s fall and subsequent brain injury while she was receiving care for another medical issue.

The woman was taken but ambulance to the hospital in September 2014, after an unrelated health emergency at her home. The complaint alleges that shortly after arriving in the ER, the woman fell from either the hospital bed or stretcher. She was found on the floor and later diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury. The lawsuit alleges that hospital staff failed to provide adequate supervision and assistance to prevent the patient from falling.
The plaintiffs request a trial by jury and an undisclosed amount in damages.

If the plaintiffs are in need of financial assistance while waiting for justice to be served, they may wish to consider litigation funding.

Litigation funding is a service that provides plaintiffs with financial assistance to help pay the bills during a lengthy litigious process especially so plaintiffs aren’t forced into settlements too soon, for too little. A lawsuit cash advance from Litigation Funding Corporation is based on case strength and supporting documentation. We have streamlined the funding process so that it is quick, easy, and hassle-free. This means that we can often put the money in the plaintiff’s hands within 24 – 48 hours.

The funding application takes less than five minutes to complete, online or over the phone. There are no up-front charges, no monthly payments, no credit checks, and no employment verification. Best of all, there is no risk! Repayment of the cash advance is contingent upon the outcome of the lawsuit. If the plaintiff loses the case, repayment of the cash advance is completely waived.

To learn more, contact the legal funding experts at Litigation Funding Corporation to discuss your case funding situation.

This is an older article, which was recently pointed out to me, tries to identify the dog breeds that have attacked the most.  The results probably won’t surprise you much.  According to the article, the top 5 breeds for most attacks on people are:

1. Pit Bull
2. Rottweiler
3. German Shepherd
4. Siberian Husky
5. Akita

These results would follow what we’ve found in our practice.  Most of the attacks we see involve either Pit Bulls or Rottweilers.  The worst dog attack case we worked on involved a Bull Mastiff, another large dog that has been bred to be a guard dog.

There is a caveat in this article and in my findings.  The article is based on a study about reported dog bites or dog attacks.  I’m sure there are many smaller breeds who are also involved in a significant number of bites or attacks.  But because these dogs don’t do the damage that these dogs can do, the bites or attacks may go unreported.  Similarly, when we are asked to represent victims of dog attacks, they are usually from serious injuries, more likely to be caused by big dogs.

To see if others agreed with the dangerous breed list, I did a quick Google search to see what others might be saying.  In doing so, I found a couple of results that were a bit surprising.

This article from Europe found that labradors were most likely to be involved in attacks.  Part of this might have to do with the sheer number of labradors as pets.  In fact, the article noted that the labrador was the most popular dog in Europe.

This article, also from Europe, found that police officers were more likely to be bitten by Jack Russell Terriers.

These articles only go to show that persons should be cautious around any types of dogs.  In the wrong situation, dogs of any breeds can attack and cause significant, and perhaps fatal, injuries.

Absolutely not.

While an MRI or a CT scan can find some brain bleeds or some damage, they don’t find most problems.  As a result, the vast majority of people who have brain injuries have a normal (what we call negative) MRI or CT scan.

Indeed, while insurance companies sometimes try to argue about claims when you have a normal MRI or CT scan, virtually all scientific literature and all neurologists agree that you can still have a normal scan.  Not only that, virtually all neurologists will agree that most of the patients they see for brain injuries have normal scans.

So if you feel like you’re off or your family members are telling you that you’re different after a car wreck, a fall, or another event, don’t rule out a possible brain injury just because you had a normal CT scan or MRI.  You may very well still have a mild traumatic brain injury that needs to be treated

In July 2015, we posted a blog to this site after an elderly woman with dementia died from injuries sustained after being thrown from her wheelchair while riding in a van with a caregiver. The family of the deceased woman filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the health care agency that employed the driver.

According the claim, the caregiver failed to properly strap in the woman before getting behind the wheel. Once on the road, for unknown reasons, the driver “suddenly and unexpectedly” braked, causing the woman to be thrown from her wheelchair into the dashboard. The lawsuit alleged that the caregiver sought help from “Good Samaritans” to get the woman back in the wheelchair, then took the woman back to her residence without seeking medical attention or calling an ambulance or police. The suit also claims the elderly woman’s family was not notified of the incident, and was later lied to about what happened. The elderly woman ultimately died four months later from multiple broken bones and internal injuries, according to the lawsuit.

Litigation Funding Corporation is happy to report that the family has reached an undisclosed settlement with the health care agency.

Sadly, it is only after innocent people are seriously injured or killed that something is done. The defendant said that they have implemented additional measures to protect the elderly and to reduce the risk of similar transportation accidents. “These protective measures include the purchase of safety harnesses for transporting the elderly and disabled; mandatory safety seminars for caregivers using the transportation van; increased supervision over all caregivers; and stringent hiring practices that include active and comprehensive driving records checks on caregivers that could possibly be transporting clients.”

The caregiver currently has first-degree felony injury to an elderly person charges pending against her.

Absolutely not.

Emergency rooms (and even other doctors) are notoriously bad at diagnosing brain injuries.  Why is that?

First, emergency rooms are triage facilities.  They are only really looking for the things that are life-threatening or need to be treated immediately.  Too often, this means that they don’t look for brain injuries unless the brain injury is the type that’s completely obvious.

Second, emergency rooms (and most other doctors) don’t know you.  For the most part, there’s not a readily available test that we can use during a doctor’s visit to say whether you have a brain injury.  The first time a brain injury is diagnosed is usually based on your complaints of your symptoms and comparisons of how you were before you got hurt to how you are after you got hurt.  Doctors can compare your symptoms to common brain injury symptoms, but the doctors have to be looking to put two and two together.  And doctors usually don’t know you well enough to compare your condition from before the wreck to your condition after the wreck.  As a result, it’s often difficult for a doctor to make the diagnoses of a brain injury.

That’s why I tell clients that it’s so important to have friends and family members look for changes in your condition or behavior.  For our clients, we have forms that we give you to fill out that can help figure out what problems you’re having.  That way, you’ll be in a better position to articulate to your doctor the problems you’re having and the doctor can more easily and quickly make a referral to a neurologist or other treating physician.

The plaintiff sustained serious injuries when her vehicle was rear-ended and pushed into oncoming traffic, where it was hit head-on by another vehicle. The police investigation revealed that the crash was due to unsafe speed and driver distraction on the part of the driver who struck the plaintiff’s car from behind. The plaintiff suffered a knee injury and hematoma, post-concussion headaches, and had to undergo several months of physical therapy.

Even though this case has settled, the plaintiff may still be forced to wait even longer for the full payout of the award. The defendant may file an appeal or the insurance company may simple drag its feet in submitting the settlement check. Litigation funding could have not only helped this woman during her pending lawsuit, it could also help with her financial needs while waiting to receive the actual settlement.

Litigation funding is a cash advance provided on a non-recourse basis, meaning that in the event the case is ultimately lost, there is not obligation for the plaintiff to repay the cash advance. The money would be hers to keep, no strings attached. Funding decisions can be made as quickly as 24 hours from the time Litigation Funding Corporation receives an application because we provide funding base on case strength alone. Personal credit and employment status are never considered. Additionally, there are absolutely zero hidden costs or upfront expenses. The money can be used right away for whatever the plaintiff wishes – living expenses, mortgage or car payments, or even to avoid bankruptcy.

Being involved in an auto accident can be devastating and life-changing, but your financial situation doesn’t have to leave you with mounting bills or facing foreclosure. If you are in need of a financial lifeline until your case settles and the settlement received, consider litigation funding. Call us toll-free at 1-866-548-3863 or complete our online form.

A California woman alleges medication prescribed to treat heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease caused kidney damage.

According to the lawsuit, the plaintiffs allege that in 2016, the woman suffered physical injuries, including damages to her kidney, due to taking Prilosec. The woman alleges that as a result she required a kidney transplant because of proton pump inhibitor use. The plaintiffs allege that The Procter & Gamble Co., Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals LP and Does 1 to 50 were negligent for failing to provide appropriate warnings against the continued use of the drug and failing to appropriately warn the woman’s health care providers about the side effects and risks.
The plaintiffs request a trial by jury and seek damages up to $5 million.

Litigation Funding Corporation understands that the litigation process from a defective drug lawsuit can take years to settle, as it is very difficult to compete with a major pharmaceutical company that is can afford to wait. Victims of injury from dangerous drugs may already be experiencing financial distress, leaving them at risk for bankruptcy or foreclosure. With the help of Litigation Funding, plaintiffs do not have to suffer financial hardship. We can provide a lawsuit cash advance so they can focus on recovery.

Lawsuit funding gives plaintiffs instant access to cash with no risk. We offer an easy online application with approvals often made within 24 – 48 hours of receiving pertinent case documentation from the plaintiff’s attorney. There are no credit checks, employment verification, or upfront fees of any kind. Funded plaintiffs only repay the cash advance once the case successfully settles. If the case is lost, the repayment obligation is completely waived.

If you are a seriously injured plaintiff in a pending lawsuit and believe lawsuit funding would help your financial situation, call Lawsuit Funding at 1-866-548-3863. Our dedicated staff is ready to assist you with fast and hassle-free lawsuit funding.

Police reports state the driver had a blood alcohol level of .09; the legal limit to drive in Nebraska is .08. He was charged with two counts of felony manslaughter and driving under the influence of alcohol. He could face up to 40 years in prison. He could also face wrongful death lawsuits.

An experienced auto accident attorney can help protect the rights of the victims and help them receive compensation for their loss. Even with the help of an experienced attorney, a lawsuit can drag on as the insurance company for the negligent driver will most likely deny fault and delay the litigation process. For the victim’s family, life won’t wait for a lawsuit to settle nor should they be forced to settle for pennies on the dollar because of pressing financial needs. When finances are an issue, litigation funding can be a solution.

Litigation funding is a cash advance of an expected settlement. Its main purpose is to assist plaintiffs with the likely loss of wages, mounting medical bills, funeral expenses, daily household bills, and other out-of-pocket expenses until a settlement is reached. Unlike a traditional bank loan; funding can be obtained without the need for a credit check or employment verification; the only collateral required is a pending lawsuit. Funding is based strictly on case strength.

Request for funding applications can be made over the phone or online, with approvals as quickly as 24 hours. Once a contract is signed, the money is sent via overnight mail or direct deposit. Funding is provided on a non-recourse basis. When the case settles, the cash advance is repaid from the case proceeds. If the plaintiff fails in achieving a settlement, repayment is completely waived.

If you have been seriously injured or lost a loved one due to a drunk driver and need financial assistance, consider litigation funding to help wage your legal battle for the best possible settlement. Contact the experienced and professional staff at Litigation Funding Corporation. We would be happy to answer all your questions and help you understand the lawsuit finance process.

According to the claim, the plaintiff was at work, preparing to wash a trash truck, when there was a violent explosion. As a result, the man suffered third-degree burns to his face, arms, and lower extremities. The lawsuit alleges that the explosion was caused by a failure of a component part of the compressed natural gas system attached to the truck. The complaint contends that the defendants were fully aware of the deficiency in the product prior to the explosion, yet failed to properly design, manufacture, maintain, inspect, or replace the hose that permitted the fugitive gas to escape. Defendants also failed to warn those using the product of the danger posed, according to the lawsuit. The plaintiff seeks an undisclosed amount in damages.

The plaintiff’s severe injuries are likely to have a substantial impact on his financial situation. His ability to earn a living has, likely, been substantially impaired. The lawsuit will most likely take months, possibly years, to resolve.

How does he support himself and his family while waiting for a resolution? If he doesn’t have substantial savings or family that can help financially, litigation funding could be the perfect strategic solution.

Litigation funding enables plaintiffs to handle all medical bills, therapy costs, medications and even required surgery, as well as their usual monthly expenses, like the mortgage/rent, tuition, car payments, and other immediate expenses. With the financial pressure removed, plaintiffs can patiently wait for a fair litigation outcome, rather than accepting an inadequate offer that a greedy insurance company is trying to squeeze them to take.

Since approval is based solely on case strength and has nothing to do with credit or employment status, the money could be available within 24-48 hours. All we need is a funding application and pertinent case documentation to determine make a funding decision. If a lawsuit cash advance is approved, a contract is signed defining the terms of the agreement including repayment from the proceeds of the settlement. That is correct, the cash advance is only repaid once the case settles. What if case resolution is not in the plaintiff’s favor? Then, repayment is completely waived.

If you are a plaintiff in a pending lawsuit and seeking financial assistance, complete our free, online application or call us today see how we can help.

A New Orleans woman recently filed a lawsuit alleging property owner negligence led to her injuries.
Last March the woman was walking in the restaurant parking lot when she tripped and fell on a large crack in the concrete. As a result, she required medical attention and suffered a fracture in her left humeral shaft.
According to the lawsuit, the defendant is accused of negligently failing to protect its customers, allowing a dangerous condition to exist, failing to warn of the danger, and failing to maintain the property. The plaintiff seeks an undisclosed amount in damages.

When a property owner’s negligence causes harm, victims may find themselves in the middle of a premises liability lawsuit. However, the wheels of justice turn very slowly and the compensation sought could be months, even years away. A seriously injured or disabled person, one not working as a result of an accident, is at a significant disadvantage against a powerful, well-financed corporation and its insurance company. They will deliberately drag their feet to make the injury victim desperate to resolve the case. When premise liability plaintiffs are left without the financial means to pay bills and take care of their families, litigation funding can help fill the void until a fair settlement is reached.

Here’s how it works! First, the plaintiff completes a one-page request for funding application online or over the phone. There are no application or upfront fees, and there is no need to be employed or have good credit. Next, Litigation Funding Corporation will request pertinent documentation to determine case strength. If the case appears strong and winnable, we will likely approve the plaintiff for funding. Once a contract is signed, the cash advance is sent via direct deposit or wire transfer within 48 hours. There are no monthly payments; the advance is repaid only when the case settles. If the case is lost, repayment is completely waived – guaranteed!

If you are involved in a pending slip-and-fall/premises liability case and need financial assistance, litigation funding may just be the answer you are looking for and the support you desperately need. Call Litigation Funding Corporation to learn more or to get started.

A 47-year-old man was killed in an industrial accident on August 22, 2016 while working at a concrete plant in Lake Hallie, Wisconsin.

According to a report by the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Department, the man was pinned beneath a piece of heavy industrial equipment because some safety measures weren’t followed. The report states that the 3,000-pound concrete form was hoisted four to six feet in the air before it came loose and fell on the worker. The hoist had two hooks – main and secondary. “It is believed that a secondary hook was not fully hooked,” according to the report. “This hook also did not have a safety latch which may have been a contributing factor.” The worker died instantly, suffering massive trauma to his head, chest and abdomen.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently issued two citations to the Wisconsin company, which has 15 days to pay the $135,804 fine, enter into talks with OSHA, or contest them to the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.

In addition to the fines, the company could face a civil lawsuit.

A wrongful death suit can be filed when a loved one is killed due the negligence of another party. Unfortunately, such claims could take years to wind through the legal process, leaving family members to bear the financial burden until a settlement is reached. When there is little or no life insurance, savings, or other funding sources, plaintiffs may be eligible for litigation funding.

At Litigation Funding Corporation, we evaluate case success and potential case value to determine if we can provide a plaintiff with a lawsuit cash advance. The primary objective in strategic litigation financing is to remove financial pressure to settle early and cheap, and to assure that the victims of a tragedy like this receive the compensation they deserve.

Litigation funding is based solely on the merits of the case; credit rating or job status does not matter. The application process is simple and if approved, the lawsuit cash advance can be available within 24 – 48 hours. Upon approval and a signed contract, the funds can be sent within 24 – 48 hours either by wire or by check. The money can be used immediately pay medical bills, funeral expenses, or any other costs associated with the accident and/or to deal with monthly financial obligations. The best part of a lawsuit cash advance is that it’s 100% risk-free. If the case is lost, our clients are under no obligation to repay the cash advance.

Litigation Funding Corporation has underwritten hundreds of these transactions and represented thousands more. Litigation funding is also available for auto accident cases, premises liability cases, medical malpractice cases, product liability case, airplane crash and train crash cases, and others. If you are in a pending personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit and need financial assistance, call 1-866-548-3863 to discuss your funding needs or to begin your lawsuit cash advance funding immediately. We look forward to helping you obtain justice.

At the time, according to The Daily Report, the deputy was on-duty, but he wasn’t on his way to any emergency. He didn’t have any of his lights or sirens activated. He simply blew through the stop sign.

The impact of the collision sent plaintiff’s vehicle careening and then flipping into a ditch at the edge of a cotton field. It landed upside down and she and a passenger were trapped for a full 45 minutes before she could be pried out with a hydraulic extraction tool known more commonly as the “Jaws of Life.” Plaintiff was transported by helicopter to a nearby hospital, as did the deputy, who also suffered severe injuries. Plaintiff’s passenger was injured too, though not so severely. He did need to be hospitalized as well. 

Facts presented at trial indicated the deputy was being followed by a colleague after returning from a call. The pair were in an area they weren’t exactly familiar with, and the deputy would later say he didn’t know there was a stop sign at that particular intersection. He didn’t see it. In fact, he never even slowed down. The deputy was trailing behind him testified he never saw any brake lights at all prior to the crash.

Plaintiff and her passenger later sued the county, for whom deputy worked. Although there are caps in Florida on how much a plaintiff can collect against the government in a personal injury lawsuit ($300,000) absent a claims bill approved by the legislature, in this case, the county had a $1 million inter-local risk management insurance policy.

The passenger in the vehicle settled early on with the county for $150,000. That meant there was still $850,000 remaining on its insurance policy that plaintiff could potentially win.

Plaintiff alleged her medical bills and lost wages alone reached nearly $800,000. Plaintiff offered to settle prior to trial for $850,000, at which point the county offered just $200,000. Plaintiff countered with a “drop-dead demand” of $800,000, meaning it was the lowest they would be willing to go in a pre-trial settlement. Neither side refused to budge further, and the case went to trial.

The county conceded that the deputy was negligent. Although law enforcement officers do have a fair amount of discretionary leeway in the violation of traffic laws when they are responding to an emergency, but even then, most internal policies don’t allow officers the ability to flagrantly violate traffic laws in a way that jeopardizes the safety of the general public. In this case, the deputy wasn’t responding to an emergency and simply failed to see the stop sign.

The case went to trial on the issue of damages. Defense lawyers argued plaintiff should only receive $180,000 in damages – less than even what they offered to settle for prior to trial.

Following a case that took two days to try, jurors spent approximately three hours deliberating, ultimately deciding plaintiff should receive $525,000 in damages, with $431,000 in general compensatory damages and the rest for pain and suffering.

If you have been a victim of a traffic accident, call Chalik & Chalik at (954) 476-1000 or 1 (800) 873-9040.

Additional Resources:

Woman Hit by Officer Who Ran Stop Sign Awarded $525K by Swainsboro Jury, Feb. 1, 2017, By Greg Land, Daily Report

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Sleepy Drivers As Risky as Drunk Motorists, Jan. 14, 2017, Miami Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Richard McMillan refused a plea deal of 10 years in prison. He took the stand in his own defense, arguing that his network of pain clinics was a legitimate business. After nine hours of deliberation, the jury convicted him on all counts.

McMillan ran a chain of clinics called Total Medical Express with his business partner Pasquale Gervasio before a statewide drug task force raided the clinics in 2011. Officials from the federal Drug Enforcement Administration said that the clinics, which operated in several locations in Florida, are estimated to have generated almost $13.5 million, by issuing prescriptions and distributing oxycodone to people without proper medical reasons.

McMillan is scheduled to be sentenced by Circuit Judge Cheryl Caracuzzo on the convictions of racketeering, conspiracy and nine counts of oxycodone trafficking. He could face between 25 years and 330 years in prison. In his defense, McMillan and his attorneys said that the clinics did not issue prescriptions to everyone who asked, claiming that 1,274 patients were discharged without being treated.

In addition to facing criminal charges, medical providers may be liable for pharmaceutical negligence if they cause injury to patients by improperly prescribing or distributing medication. If you or a loved one was injured due to a medical mistake or misconduct, contact Joyce & Reyes for a free consultation.

The goal of the bill is an admirable one: To reduce the risk that drivers will take to the roads while stoned or otherwise under the influence of marijuana. This is important especially now that Florida has approved legislation that allows marijuana to be possessed and distributed by and for those with specific medical conditions. The measure, if approved, would be applicable to both drivers and boaters, and would go into effect in October.

The reason HB 237, also known as the Driving Under the Influence of Drugs Act, is controversial is that there is a fair amount of scientific evidence tending to show that the level of THC in one’s blood or urine is not indicative of whether a person is in fact intoxicated. It has to do with the way these chemicals are processed by the human body.

For instance, alcohol passes the body very quickly. That’s why if an individual has a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher, we can make a reasonable assertion that he or she was illegally impaired. We know the alcohol was consumed fairly recently, and the higher that BAC is, the more alcohol the person likely consumed. Of course, there may be individual variations depending on one’s own body chemistry, but by-and-large, this is a scientifically-accepted method.

However, measuring the amount of THC in the body as a means of impairment is not, as of this writing, a method that has gained widespread scientific acceptance. That’s because THC is what we call “fat soluble,” which means it dissolves in fat. It does not actually peak in the system while the person is actually impaired, but rather after the fact. So the amount of THC detected in the blood could actually be higher after the psychoactive effects of the drug has worn off.

This is further complicated by the fact that there are numerous ways to ingest marijuana. For example, one could smoke it, but one could also consume it via an edible, such as a brownie or candy. Edible marijuana often doesn’t lead to higher levels of THC in the blood stream, which means we may actually be missing some opportunities to stop impaired drivers with this statute.

This is relevant of course to criminal defense attorneys, but it’s also important for Miami car accident lawyers to understand as well. Of course, impairment of one driver does not automatically equal liability in a crash. However, it can be a powerful piece of evidence in an injury lawsuit. Proving that one’s THC level is higher than a certain amount may not be definitive enough to establish impairment. However, the presence of that drug in one’s system – alongside other collaborative evidence of impairment (i.e., bloodshot eyes, delayed motor skill reaction times, reduced cognitive function) – can be used against a defendant in a personal injury lawsuit.

Our goal is to fight for the rights of the injured, and of course, we support law enforcement officers having every opportunity to stop this kind of reckless act before it hurts someone. However, it can only be effective if it can stand up to scrutiny in court.

If you have been a victim of a traffic accident, call Chalik & Chalik at (954) 476-1000 or 1 (800) 873-9040.

Additional Resources:

State Bill Would Create THC Limit for Stoned Drivers, but Scientists Say It’s Useless, Jan. 13, 2017, By Jerry Iannelli, Miami New Times

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Florida Pedestrian Accident Risk Higher Than Anywhere Else in U.S., Jan. 20, 2017, Miami Injury Lawyer Blog

Subsequently, the woman filed a medical malpractice lawsuit alleging the hospital had deviated from accepted medical practice when she was allowed to walk and when the resident left her when she stated she was dizzy. As a result of the fall, the woman required surgery.

According to defense counsel the woman’s vital signs and examination on admission were considered to be normal and that her fainting was an unforeseeable event. Given the fact that she appeared to be normal, the resident had acted reasonably in letting her walk and then leaving her to go find help when she stated she was dizzy.

The trial jury found the hospital was not negligent in allowing the plaintiff to walk, but was responsible for leaving her alone when she stated she was feeling faint. The award was $1.2 million, with $600,000 earmarked for damages for past pain and suffering and $100,000 for future pain and suffering, plus other related medical costs.

Prior to filing a lawsuit, most individuals think it is a straightforward matter, which is usually not the case. Getting a lawsuit through the legal system typically strains a plaintiff’s finances. One option to cope with the mounting expenses is to apply for pre-settlement funding. A lawsuit loan, also known as pre-settlement funding, is a non-recourse cash advance to qualified plaintiffs to help them pay bills and other expanses. It also allows the plaintiff’s attorney-of-record the time to achieve a fair and full settlement.

There are no upfront fees, no credit checks, no employment verifications and no monthly fees. Funding is based solely on the strength of the case, with repayment once the case successfully settles. If the case is lost, the repayment is waived.

In order to apply for a lawsuit loan, the first step is to retain an attorney. Once that has been done one of our funding specialists can help you understand the litigation funding process and whether it is right for you. Once case documentation arrives from your attorney, we determine if the case has merit. If approved for litigation funding, the cash can be available within 1-2 days of signing the contract.

Daren Monroe writes for Litigation Funding Corp. To learn more about lawsuit funding and litigation funding, visit http://www.litigationfundingcorp.com/.

Car accidents have resulted from drivers hitting objects in the road or swerving to avoid them. In some cases, cars have been hit by debris from trucks with unsecured loads.

In 1998, a 13-year-old girl survived a life-threatening car accident involving road debris. The girl was riding in the passenger seat of her mother’s minivan on a Florida highway when a metal construction rod pierced the windshield and pierced her body three centimeters from her heart. Investigators said they believed the rod fell off a truck.

When paramedics arrived at the scene, they decided to drive the van to the hospital with the girl’s body still pierced by the rod. At the hospital, the rod was cut in half so that the teenager could be taken into the emergency room and it could be removed.

After the accident, community leaders worked with legislators to make driving conditions safer. State laws were changed to create road rangers, the *FHP phone line for reporting debris and easier tracing of 911 calls from cell phones.

Road debris, however, continues to be a dangerous problem. An investigation of crash data in two counties in Florida, by NBC 6, found a 60 percent increase in accidents caused by road debris between 2011 and 2015.

When accidents caused by debris, are the result of negligence, injured drivers may be able to obtain compensation from the parties responsible.

If you need to speak with a auto accident lawyer, Call Joyce & Reyes at 1.888.771.1529 or visit more of http://www.joyceandreyespa.com/.

Drunk driving accidents occur far too often in the United States. According to the CDC, 28 people die in alcohol-related crashes every day. That equates to one death every 53 minutes. Every two minutes, a person is injured by a drunk driver.

Victims and their families have a right to receive compensation for injuries and deaths caused by a drunk driver. In many cases, the litigation process can take months, if not years, to conclude and a settlement to be paid. During this time, the issue of being able to pay the bills may become an issue, one that could drastically affect how a case progresses. Plaintiffs in these situations may be eligible for a litigation funding.

Litigation funding is a lawsuit cash advance that eases the pressure to settle early and inexpensively. It also gives the plaintiff’s attorney the precious time needed to obtain the fairest possible result. The non-recourse cash advance can be used to pay medical expenses, funeral expenses, mortgage payments, tuition, car payments, grocery bills or ongoing daily living expenses. There are no restrictions on using the cash advance.

When a plaintiff applies for funding, the legal finance company will review pertinent documentation to determine the merits of the case. Once approved and a contract signed, funds can be available to the plaintiff within 24-48 hours. There is no credit check, no employment verification and no payments until the case settles. If the case is lost, there is no repayment obligation.

If you have lost a loved one in an auto accident and the bills won’t stop piling up, consider litigation funding. As in any industry, all legal finance companies are not equal. It is important to do some research and ask questions to determine if litigation funding would be beneficial to you and your case.

As part of the investigation, police will be looking into the truckers driving long, how many hours he had been on the job, and if he was distracted in any way. Officials say that particular stretch of highway has a high volume of traffic and is known for crashes.

Even before the details are sorted out, the family of the victims should consult an experienced auto accident attorney to understand their rights to recover compensation for the loss of their loved ones.

Once the litigation process begins, the road to justice can drag on for years. In the meantime, the family may be left in a bind financially due to additional expenses incurred such as medical bills and funeral expenses. Litigation funding provides quick and easy financial relief.

Litigation funding is a cash advance to help plaintiffs who would be between a rock and a hard place without financial assistance until a settlement is reached or a verdict handed down by the courts. To qualify, a plaintiff needs attorney representation and a case with merit; that’s all – no application fees, credit checks, employment verification or collateral is necessary. Once an application is approved, cash can be available within 24 – 48 hours. No payments are made until the case settles. If, for some reason the plaintiff does not successfully settle, the repayment is completely waived.

It is no longer necessary to allow corporate defense attorneys to force you to settle prematurely for a fraction of case value when a lawsuit cash advance may be able to help you get a higher settlement. For a free analysis of your funding situation, call Litigation Funding Corporation or visit us online. The application process is simple. The advice is free.

The surgeon in question in this case was accused of “gross malpractice” by state regulators. The Iowa Board of Medicine filed charges against him in 2015. Those charges included his alleged inappropriate management of leaking spinal fluid for post-recovery patients, his failure to prevent an excessive number of infections and failing to have another physician care for his patients when he was not available.

As a result of the findings by the Board and a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease, the 50-year-old physician stopped performing surgery but continues to offer other services such as consultations, independent medical exams and medical record reviews. He also repaid a sum of money he had been overpaid for services, which was allegedly due to an office billing error.

Not all states recognize the concept of gross negligence. Those states that recognize gross negligence define it as “substantially and appreciably more unreasonable behavior than ordinary negligence.”

When a finding of gross negligence is determined, it has an impact on plaintiff’s damages. If a plaintiff proves a defendant was grossly negligent, they may be entitled to additional damages — either enhanced compensatory damages or punitive damages.

If a patient of this surgeon decided to file a lawsuit citing gross medical negligence, the case could take a long time to get to court or to be settled. The plaintiff would need financial resources to deal with the medical bills and their usual monthly obligations. One solution might be to apply for pre-settlement from a litigation funding company.

An application for pre-settlement funding means a plaintiff must be working with a lawyer on a case with a good chance of winning in court. The plaintiff does not need to be working when they apply and does not need to have a credit check done. Once the case has been assessed, funds are wired directly to the plaintiff’s bank account within 24 to 48-hours by the fastest route possible.

Lawsuit loans are not for everyone, so discuss your needs with a litigation-funding representative. The representatives at Litigation Funding Corporation are experts in their field and treat all enquiries with great respect.

Daren Monroe writes for Litigation Funding Corp. To learn more about lawsuit funding and litigation funding, visit http://www.litigationfundingcorp.com/.

The primary question raised by detractors is whether the $80 in savings would be negligible if there is an increase in costs associated with more lawsuits that arise from car accidents and losses suffered by health care providers who would need to treat crash victims who don’t have health insurance or PIP benefits.

The purpose of PIP benefits are to ensure that people who are injured in a crash have some base level of coverage for medical bills if they are injured in a traffic accident, no matter whose fault it was. The problem is that despite a number of measures intended to lower losses from fraud, PIP rates have spiked in recent years. They went up 14.5 percent just between 2013 and 2014, and then up another 26 percent in 2015 and 2016. 

The Office of Insurance Regulation says there are a few things happening here. The first is that health care treatment costs have increased. Secondly, there has been an alarming uptick of car accidents in Florida and across the country. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports the number of fatal accidents rose 8 percent in the first nine months of 2016 as compared to the same time window in 2015.

Meanwhile, drivers in Florida paid the fifth-highest average car insurance bills in the country in 2014. The newest FIO report indicates it now pays the second-highest, with far more people affected than in the state in the No. 1 slot, Oklahoma.

Most states as of right now are known as “tort states” when it comes to motor vehicle accidents. That is, the costs for property damage, medical treatment, pain and suffering and lost wages is covered by the at-fault driver. However, that only happens upon negotiation with that individual’s insurance company or, in cases involving a serious crash, a lawsuit. In fact, the whole purpose of requiring PIP benefits was to drive down legal costs.

If the state does repeal the requirement to carry PIP benefits, it’s plausible there could be a requirement for motorists to carry bodily injury liability insurance, as all but one of the 38 tort states currently do. But of course that raises the question of how much drivers are actually going to save. Some of those who are supportive of repealing the law say the bodily injury liability coverage should be set at $25,000 per person and $50,000 per occurrence.

State health care providers are opposed to the law, fearing that hospitals providing treatment after a car accident to some 2.6 million Floridians who also don’t have health insurance will be too great a tax on the system.

If you have been a victim of a traffic accident, call Chalik & Chalik at (954) 476-1000 or 1 (800) 873-9040.

Additional Resources:

Lawmakers to weigh costs, benefits of no-fault insurance repeal, Jan. 24, 2017, By Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel

More Blog Entries:

Sleepy Drivers As Risky as Drunk Motorists, Jan. 14, 2017, Miami Car Accident Lawyer Blog

The driver of the Honda was 34-weeks pregnant. When she gave birth at the hospital via emergency C-section, the baby girl did not have a heartbeat. The infant was revived after 11 minutes of CPR; she is doing fine. The woman lost a spleen and kidney and has a critical brain injury, according to a family member. Two teen passengers in the sedan were killed; the driver is in serious, non-life threatening condition.

After help from witnesses that a third vehicle was involved, and may have been racing with the Impala, police located that vehicle. Whether the car was racing the Chevy, however, is unknown at this time.

While the crash remains under investigation, the victims may wish to consult an auto accident attorney to understand their rights under a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit. Recoverable compensation may include medical bills, funeral and burial expenses, lost wages, other expenses related to the damages, as well as pain and suffering.

If the woman or the families of the deceased teens file a lawsuit, and need financial support until a settlement is reached, they may want to consider a lawsuit cash advance, known as auto accident litigation funding.

A lawsuit cash advance is based on the merits of the case and the time it will take to achieve an outcome. Funding can often be available in less than 48 hours after receipt of a completed application and case documentation. There are no monthly fees, no credit checks, and no employment verification. Repayment is not required until the case concludes successfully; if the plaintiff loses, the repayment is waived in its entirety.

Litigation funding is not for everyone. If you are in need a financial assistance during a pending claim, it is important to choose an experienced litigation funding company to guide you appropriately. Litigation Funding Corporation, a leader in the legal finance industry, has reviewed thousands of cases nationwide and works hard to ensure that every funding application is carefully reviewed. We are one of a few legal funding companies where funding comes from our own resources. We never broker out, which means optimal privacy and confidentiality to you. If you are a personal injury victim in need financial relief during the litigation process, give us a call or apply online. We are happy to discuss funding options available for your case.

The study noted that affordable auto insurance is not just important for the safety of everyone on the roads, it also promotes financial security for individuals and families. Someone who owns a car and can legally drive it has more opportunity for economic well-being. Unaffordable auto insurance can leave people in the predicament of either not driving (which means they can’t work) or driving without insurance, which is not only unlawful, it puts themselves and other drivers at risk.

While Florida currently has a no-fault system for auto insurance (though that’s up for debate), a person who suffers more than $10,000 in damages can step outside that no-fault system to obtain compensation from the at-fault driver/ insurer. But if that driver doesn’t have insurance, it can leave the victim high-and-dry – through absolutely no fault of their own. That’s one of the reasons our Miami car accident lawyers so fervently recommend uninsured/ underinsured motorist coverage. It’s often the only recourse drivers, passengers, bicyclists and pedestrians have in the event they are struck by a driver who doesn’t have insurance or a driver who flees the scene and is never found. (In many cases, the reason drivers flee in the first place is because they aren’t driving legally and don’t have insurance.) 

Florida doesn’t require motorists to purchase or maintain UM/ UIM coverage, though companies do have to offer it and it can only be declined by the insured in writing. The state only requires individuals to carry a minimum $10,000 in personal injury protection (PIP) benefits and $10,000 in property damage benefits. Some drivers, such as those with a prior record of careless or reckless driving, may be required to carry bodily injury liability coverage, but it’s not mandated for most drivers. Insurers will usually recommend drivers buy it though because otherwise, they may find their personal assets in jeopardy if they are liable for an accident. In many of those cases, though, plaintiffs have difficulty actually collecting on those damage awards even when they prevail. Many defendants simply don’t have the income or property to cover the damages, and some even end up filing for bankruptcy.

What the FIO found was that nationally, there are about 19 million people living in areas where auto insurance is unaffordable. They define “unaffordable” as costing 2 percent or more of the consumer’s total household income. In Florida, there are approximately 2.8 million people for whom car insurance is not affordable. So perhaps it is no surprise that 1 in 4 drivers doesn’t have insurance. Of the 19 million residents who live in Florida, about 41 percent live in areas that are “under-served,” that is, have high concentrations of people who are minorities and low-to-moderate incomes. Of those who live in these areas, 30 percent are in areas where the cost of auto insurance exceeds 2 percent of the average household income, making it out-of-reach for many residents.

For a 40-year-old male driver with a clean driving record and decent credit, it will still cost $1,655 a year to maintain just the base-level of auto insurance. That’s 25 percent higher than the national average.

So long as this disparity exists, the more important than ever it is for Florida motorists to maintain UM/ UIM coverage to protect themselves in the event of a car accident.

If you have been a victim of a traffic accident, call Chalik & Chalik at (954) 476-1000 or 1 (800) 873-9040.

Additional Resources:

Millions Live Where Car Insurance Is Unaffordable, Study Says, Jan. 25, 2017, By Ann Carrns, The New York Times

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Florida Pedestrian Accident Risk Higher Than Anywhere Else in U.S., Jan. 20, 2017, Miami Car Accident Lawyer Blog

The family of a Pennsylvania man with Bipolar Disorder and Parkinson’s disease has filed a lawsuit against the nursing home where the man resided after he died from injuries sustained while smoking at the facility.

The patient needed assistance to eat, get dressed, and for personal hygiene, and was wheel-chair bound. He allegedly left the dining hall and went on a 9th floor balcony to smoke. The man was alone when an employee across the hall noticed the man was engulfed in flames, apparently after a paper ad plastic food shield he was wearing caught fire. The man was transported to a medical center where he was treated for serious burns, but he died less than a month later.

Smokers typically used a communal area on the ground floor with lighters attached to the walls, but the facility allegedly allowed residents to smoke on balconies following a recent Norovirus outbreak. In the case of this patient, however, he should not have been allowed to smoke unsupervised. In 2014, he endured an accidental cigarette burn and was transitioned from unsupervised smoking status to supervised.

The lawsuit alleges the nursing home was negligent in failing to protect its residents from avoidable accidents and allowing the man to smoke unsupervised. The lawsuit cites a Department of Health & Human Services report that found the nursing home did not meet state requirements and failed to provide a safe environment for residents who smoke. The report found that of those smokers interviewed, 30 percent suffered injuries. The plaintiff seeks for more than $150,000 in damages.

If your loved one suffered serious injuries or death because of nursing home negligence or the facility’s failure to fulfill its care obligations, you may have grounds for a nursing home lawsuit. Contact an experience attorney as soon as possible. If you are seeking financial assistance during a personal injury or wrongful death case, consider lawsuit funding. A lawsuit cash advance helps you pay the bills while giving your attorney time to strategize for a fair and equitable settlement.

A lawsuit cash advance take be obtained within 24 – 48 hours after receipt of a funding application and case documentation. Because lawsuit funding is not a traditional loan, factors such as employment history and financial standing are not required. The only concern is the validity of the lawsuit and the likelihood of its success. Additionally, repayment of the cash advance is completely based upon the settlement. If the case is lost, you owe us nothing.

If you believe you or a family member has experienced any form of abuse or neglect while residing in a nursing facility, consult an experienced attorney. If you are in a pending claim, and need financial assistance, contact Litigation Funding Corporation. Acquiring litigation funding could be the monetary flexibility you need, when you need it most.

Losing a loved one unexpectedly can be extremely difficult and painful. Resolving a claim can be exhausting; reaching a settlement is only half the battle, especially if the negligent driver had no insurance. The family may need to make a claim against the woman’s own insurance company if she had uninsured motorist coverage.
If a lawsuit is filed and the family is facing a significant financial burden due to funeral and burial expenses as well as other expenses as a result of the accident, they may be able to seek monetary support through a lawsuit cash advance, known as litigation funding.

While we can’t bring back a loved one, Litigation Funding Corporation is often able to help plaintiffs avoid financial difficulties until their case settles and compensation received.

Litigation funding is a cash advance to help take care of life’s necessities (mortgage, rent, food, utilities, gas, car payments, medical expenses, transportation, etc.) during a long, and sometimes, bumpy road to resolution. Unlike a traditional bank loan, personal credit has no bearing on the funding decision, and the applicant does not need to be employed. We fund strictly on case strength and require no monthly payments. Litigation funding is non-recourse. This means that you will only be responsible for paying back the advance if you win your case. Any obligation to repay the cash advance will be completely excused if the case fails.

Applying for a lawsuit cash advance begins after you have hired an attorney on a contingency bases. Once we received an application, we will begin the review process by obtaining case documentation from your attorney. If your application is approved, funds can be available within 24 – 48 hours by wire transfer or overnight mail. Remember, repayment is not made until the case settles, at which time it comes directly out of the proceeds of your case.

If you need further information or want to see if your case qualifies litigation funding, call Litigation Funding Corporation at 1-866-548-3863.

A recent study published in the International Journal of Cancer, studied chemicals to which people are exposed in the workplace and at home.  The study found significant associations between acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and the following chemicals:

• benzene; and,
• vinyl chlorides.

The study found a significant association between AML (but not MDS) and exposure to the following substances and chemicals:

• soot;
• creosote;
• inks;
• dyes and tanning solutions; and,
• coal dust.

If you have questions about whether exposure to chemicals caused you or a loved one to suffer from acute myeloid leukemia or myelodyslastic syndromes, contact the LaGarde Law Firm at (713) 993-0660.  Attorney Richard LaGarde is board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in both civil trial and personal injury trial law.  That’s a distinction achieved by less that one-half of one percent of Texas attorneys.  He helps consumers and workers in Texas, Louisiana, and Florida and has worked with local attorneys to help consumers and workers in other states as well.

By Richard LaGarde

Litigation funding is a lawsuit cash advance for everyday life needs when you may not be able to find money elsewhere, such as family or friends or a traditional bank loan. This advance can mean the difference between paying the rent and facing eviction. It also levels the playing field until justice can be served.

A plaintiff who has been seriously injured due the negligence of someone else, has hired an attorney, and has a strong case with merit is eligible for litigation funding. Applying for a cash advance against a future settlement is fast and easy. There is no cost to apply and no up-front or out-of-pocket expenses. Litigation Funding Corporation will work with your attorney to review your case and reach a funding decision in less than 48 hours.
Litigation funding is a non-recourse cash advance, specifically tied to the personal injury claim. Repayment is only due at the end of the case if it is successful. The attorney handles the repayment through the case proceeds. If there is no recover at the end of the case, repayment of the cash advance is completely waived. Essentially, it is a risk-free cash advance for the plaintiff.

If you have a personal injury case and questions regarding litigation funding, contact Litigation Funding Corporation at toll-free at 1-866-548-3863.

This could end up being the case in Laylock v. TMS Logistics, where plaintiff was awarded $3.5 million in a trucking accident, a damage award that might now be in jeopardy if juror misconduct requires a new trial. Plaintiff filed a certiorari petition (request for review) from Florida’s 1st District Court of Appeal to halt the juror interviews into the alleged misconduct before they begin. The defendant sought the interviews in connection with its pending motion for a new trial.

However, the appellate court ruled that because any harm plaintiff might suffer could be remedied on appeal, his petition was dismissed. That means the juror interviews may proceed, which could open the door for a new trial. 

According to court records, plaintiff suffered serious injuries when a driver working operating a tractor-trailer for defendant company allegedly crashed into plaintiff. The case went to trial in 2015, three years after the collision, with jurors assigning defendant 95 percent damages and plaintiff 5 percent damages and awarding plaintiff $3.5 million, which included compensation for medical bills as well as pain and suffering.

However, at a hearing just a few days after the verdict was reached, the trial court made an announcement that a juror had contacted the court and spoke to the judge’s assistant. At that time, defendant announced one of its lawyers also had spoken to a juror. The attorney in question said two jurors approached her as she left the courthouse and offered their general opinions on the case, along with specific details on jury deliberations. One juror repeated several times that jurors agreed not to follow the court’s instructions. It was at that time the company sought more information.

Plaintiff objected, but the court ordered a limited interview of one of the jurors. After that interview was conducted, the trial court weighed defendant’s motion for more interviews and ultimately found the defendant’s sworn factual allegations and testimony were evidence of juror misconduct worthy of further review. The misconduct, if proven, would require a new trial, unless plaintiff is able to show there was no reasonable possibility the alleged misconduct affected the verdict. The court then scheduled interviews with the five remaining jurors. This was when plaintiff filed his write of certiorari.

The appellate court dismissed the petition because it found plaintiff’s argument for irreparable harm to be lacking. Plaintiff’s argument that these interviews would needlessly extend litigation required little discussion because the Florida Supreme Court ruled in 2013 that continuation of litigation – including time, costs and effort – does not constitute an irreparable harm. The court rejected the other arguments too, including the violation of the sanctity of the jury, though it certified a conflict with the 2nd DCA’s 1986 ruling in Preast v. Amica Mutual Insurance Co. This means we could see this issue come up before the Florida Supreme Court.

If you have been a victim of a traffic accident, call Chalik & Chalik at (954) 476-1000 or 1 (800) 873-9040.

Additional Resources:

Laylock v. TMS Logistics, Jan. 19, 2017, Florida’s First District Court of Appeal

More Blog Entries:

Truck Accidents to Rise as Poor Road Conditions Persist, Dec. 16, 2017, Miami Truck Accident Lawyer Blog

When you have been injured and are unable to work, the bills continue to come in and must be paid. 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.

Litigation funding affords plaintiffs the flexibility of receiving a portion of their settlement now, without the need for monthly payments. This way they can pay their bills while negotiating their claim from a position of strength. Once the case settles, the plaintiff’s attorney will repay the cash advance from the proceeds of the case. On the other hand, if the case is lost, repayment of the cash advance is completely waived.

For those interested in pursuing litigation funding, the first step is to retain an experienced attorney. Then, complete an online funding application or call our office at 1-866-548-3863. There is no need to run a credit check or income verification. We will review case materials provided by your attorney, and, if the case qualifies, provide immediate cash needed to wait out the long legal process. Remember, we take all the risks; we charge nothing unless you collect compensation in your pending lawsuit.

Litigation Funding Corporation is a direct funding company. We market, underwrite, service, and fund personal injury cases in-house. That means faster fund approval, lower rates, and better terms for you. So, don’t be forced into accepting an inadequate offer. With an experienced attorney and litigation funding, you do not have to fall victim a second time. If you or someone you know can benefit from our services, contact us today.

A man sustained serious injuries when his vehicle was rear-ended and pushed into oncoming traffic, where he was hit head-on by another vehicle. He was taken to the hospital with a concussion and a knee injury; he underwent several months of physical therapy, leaving him unable to work. The police report indicated that the driver that rear-ended him was negligent of driver distraction and speeding, but that did not prevent the insurance company from denying, delaying, and defending the claim.

Often times it takes months, even years for an auto accident lawsuit to reach a conclusion. For someone with pressing financial needs, waiting is not an option. As long as the case is strong and the plaintiff has attorney representation, litigation funding is usually an option.

Litigation funding, a cash advance, not a loan, is provided on a non-recourse basis. This means that repayment would be made once the case settles but if the case is lost, the plaintiff would be under no obligation to repay the cash advance.

Our goal is to make sure that plaintiffs are able to support themselves until their case reaches a settlement. This means funding decisions have nothing to do with one’s credit history or employment status, and there are no out-of-pocket fees. Once we receive a lawsuit cash advance request, we will work with the plaintiff’s attorney to review case documents and determine the amount we can advance. This typically takes place in less than 48 hours.

If you were involved in an auto accident, suffered injuries and can’t borrow money from a bank, friend, or family, you may benefit from a non-recourse lawsuit cash advance. Contact Litigation Funding Corporation. Our experienced staff can answer your questions and help you with your cash needs.

Insurance companies lack sympathy when it comes to cutting a settlement check. In the meantime, bills will continue to pile up and financial stresses will not go away. There may be other implications as well, such as the risk to one’s credit rating, foreclosure, or car repossession. In times like this, Litigation Funding Corporation can provide a lawsuit cash advance to meet a plaintiff’s financial obligations.

Litigation Funding helps plaintiffs not only during the litigation process, but also when waiting for a settlement check to arrive, or in cases where an appeal is pending. A lawsuit cash advance is not a loan; there are no upfront or out-of-pocket expenses associated with applying for an advance and repayment is contingent upon receiving a settlement. If the case is lost, the repayment is completely waived.

Don’t take a chance with your finances, especially after winning your case. If you are a plaintiff who has reached a settlement that has not paid out, but are struggling with your ongoing medical bills and living expenses, contact us to apply for post settlement litigation funding. With over 18 years’ experience in the legal finance industry, we have provided non-recourse cash advances before, and after a settlement or verdict has been determined. We offer a quick and easy application and approval process. Once Litigation Funding has all the necessary information, you could receive your cash advance within 24 – 48 hours. The money can be used immediately for whatever purposes you need.

Here in Florida, the slip-and-fall statute became even more stringent in 2005, when legislators enacted F.S. 768.0755, which holds that if a person wants to sue a business after a slip-and-fall on a transitory foreign substance, then the injured person has to first show the business had actual or constructive knowledge of the dangerous condition and should have taken some action to address it. Actual knowledge would mean someone notified a staffer of a spill or slippery condition. Constructive knowledge, meanwhile, would mean the condition existed for long enough that the business should have discovered it in the course of exercising ordinary care, or else the condition occurred so often that it was foreseeable. These guidelines are fairly strict, and that means to prevail in court, you need a legal advocate who is detail-oriented and meticulous.

In the recent case of Bates-Bridgmon v. Heong’s Market, Inc., the Rhode Island Supreme Court ruled that the trial court didn’t err in not instructing jurors on the “mode of operation” theory in the slip-and-fall case. Although the laws for premises liability vary to some degree from state-to-state, the general principles here are the same. Florida does follow the mode of operation law, which holds a store owner fails to use reasonable care if they fail to take action against a reasonably foreseeable condition that is made likely by defendant’s mode of operation and the owner’s failure to take adequate steps to prevent it. 

So for example, if I have a self-serve ice cream store, I can expect that some customers may be careless in dripping some ice cream or condiments onto the floor. This could create a dangerous condition for other unsuspecting customers. That means I need to regularly check the floors in my establishment to look for slippery messes.

In the Bates-Bridgmon case, plaintiff suffered a fall on defendant’s property in March 2009. She entered the grocery store, which she frequented, to purchase meat. However, as she turned a corner, she slipped on what she later discovered was cucumber and oil that had spilled from a nearby salad bar. She called for help after the fall, but no one came to assist her. She crawled to the prepared foods department and pulled herself up. It was at that point she was able to get help from a store manager, whom she informed of the fall. However, she was told there was no one at the time to help her complete an incident report.

Plaintiff reportedly suffered immediate pain in her back, arm, knee, ankle and foot. She couldn’t sleep that night and went to the emergency room the next day. X-rays revealed no fractures, but there were soft tissue injuries. It was later discovered she had a bulging and degenerative discs and numerous tears in her knee muscles. Although she was on disability prior to the incident due to a chronic health condition, she described this pain as different.

She filed a personal injury lawsuit less than three years later, alleging defendant was negligent for failing to maintain the property in a reasonably safe condition.

A manager testified there were not mats put around the salad bar because there was concern customers may trip on those and that, to her knowledge, there had never been previous spills associated with the salad bar.

At the close of trial, defense argued that while it was not in dispute that plaintiff fell on oil and cucumber, there was no evidence of actual or constructive notice to the store or any employee, meaning there was not a reasonable opportunity to clean it up before plaintiff fell.

Plaintiff, meanwhile, compared the salad bar to a leaky drainpipe, arguing it is a constant danger.

The court presented jurors with instructions regarding defendant’s duty to exercise reasonable care to keep the site in reasonably safe condition for food and grocery shopping, taking into account the nature of conditions. However, there was no specific instruction on the mode of operation theory of negligence.

Jurors decided the case in favor of defendant, finding plaintiff had failed to prove defendant was negligent and that this negligence caused plaintiff’s injury.

Plaintiff appealed, but the state high court affirmed, finding plaintiffs never requested an instruction on the mode of operation, nor did they object when the trial judge failed to do so. This issue, therefore, was waived.

If you have been a victim of a slip-and-fall injury in Miami, call Chalik & Chalik at (954) 476-1000 or 1 (800) 873-9040.

Additional Resources:

Bates-Bridgmon v. Heong’s Market, Inc., Jan. 24, 2017, Rhode Island Supreme Court

More Blog Entries:

Acute Sleep Deprivation Ups the Risk of Miami Car Accident, Jan. 7, 2017, Slip-and-Fall Injury Lawyer Blog

The legal process can be complicated when pursuing the recovery of monetary compensation in a product liability case. That is why it is critical to have an experienced trucking accident attorney on your side who can uncover the facts and achieve the maximum damages award. But, tracking down the source of a defective part or component can be a time-consuming process in itself. When time is not on your side financially, litigation funding can be a lifesaver.

An Alabama family has received $16.8 million after a family member was killed in October 2013 after he lost control of the log truck he was driving overturned.

Cab guards are meant to prevent shifting cargo from contacting the cab of heavy trucks. According to the lawsuit, the cab guard failed. When the load of logs on the truck shifted in the crash, they breached the truck’s cab and struck the driver, killing him instantly. Additionally, the trailer support beams failed to contain the truck’s load in place, allowing it to shift forward, and the trailer had no cab guard attached to it.

According to the court order, the jury found in favor of the plaintiff, noting that the cab guard on the truck was defective in design, manufacture, and warnings.

Wrongful death accidents such as this one often cause immediate and long-term financial problems for family members of the deceased. When that happens, legal finance services can provide both immediate and long-term financial assistance. This service, known as litigation funding, helps plaintiffs pay medical expenses, funeral and burial expenses, and ongoing monthly bills during the litigation process. It is easy to apply for a lawsuit cash advance online or by phone and there are no costs or fees associated with the application. There are also no monthly payments, credit checks, or employment verification. Repayment is contingent upon the outcome of the case; if the plaintiff loses their case, the lawsuit cash advance is waived in its entirety. That is correct; the plaintiff would owe nothing. Where else can you obtain a “risk-free lawsuit loan”? If approved, the lawsuit cash advance would arrive within 24-48 hours by check or by wire.

If you have been injured or lost a loved one due to a product defect or corporate negligence, consult an attorney immediately to help you file your claim. Once you are in a pending lawsuit, if you need financial assistance, consider litigation funding. It may be the difference between settling for less too early and waiting for a fair judgment later.

According to the information filed in this court case, the defendants allegedly failed to provide prudent and proper medical care to the pregnant plaintiff and in failing to do so caused permanent and catastrophic injuries to her baby. The baby, now four years old, is disabled for the rest of his life and will never live independently, requires around-the-clock skilled care, cannot go to school and will not be able to hold a job.

Information submitted in the lawsuit indicated the pregnant mother was having a difficult time with nausea, headaches, dizziness, backaches and possible decreased fetal movement. She was experiencing these multiple symptoms three weeks in advance of her due date and went to her local medical center to be evaluated. She was not assessed, did not receive an ultrasound or have a biophysical profile completed. Instead, she was sent home.

The mother went back to the medical center the next morning where another obstetrician scheduled a C-section for her for the following day. When the baby was delivered he displayed seizures, apnea, poor color and tone. He was transferred to an intensive care unit and stayed there for 12 days. While in the neonatal intensive care unit, it is alleged, staff did not monitor his ventilator settings, which resulted in low CO2 blood levels.

When a loved one sustains serious injuries due to medical negligence, the family may wish to file a medical negligence lawsuit. However, while waiting for the case to move forward, they cannot wait to deal with financial necessities. Litigation funding may be the perfect solution. If the family hires an attorney and files a claim, they are eligible for pre-settlement funding.

A lawsuit loan is a fast cash advance against a pending lawsuit that acts to supplement a plaintiff’s loss of income. The cash advance helps victims cope financially while they wait for fair compensation. Without the pressing necessity of trying to find funds to pay for bills, the plaintiff may wait to have their case resolved and they do not need to settle for less than the potential full value of their case.

Daren Monroe writes for Litigation Funding Corp. To learn more about lawsuit funding and litigation funding, visit http://www.litigationfundingcorp.com/.

The request was filed by attorneys for physician Eileen Hernandez and Women’s Care Florida LLC, approximately two weeks after the arbitration agreement was tossed out in a case involving a stillborn baby.

The validity of arbitration agreements in lawsuits over health care has been a controversial topic of late, with the issue being considered by Florida appeals courts. The cases typically involve a health care provider asking patients or family members to sign an agreement stating that disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration rather than a jury trial. Advocates argue that such agreements take away the rights of injured people to obtain fair compensation from providers that make serious medical mistakes.

On December 22, the Florida Supreme Court rejected an arbitration agreement between Lualhati Crespo and Women’s Care Florida. Crespo delivered a stillborn son in 2011. She and her husband filed a lawsuit in 2013 and later requested binding arbitration under a state-law process. Women’s Care Florida said the case should be governed by the arbitration agreement Crespo signed, which would lead to binding arbitration through a different process.

The justices rejected the arbitration agreement, declaring it void as against public policy, in a 5-2 decision, because terms in the agreement clearly favored the health care provider, including terms related to the selection of the arbitration panel. Women’s Care Florida, in its motion for rehearing, said the state high court had encroached on the right to contract.

If you need to speak with a personal injury lawyer, Call Joyce & Reyes at 1.888.771.1529 or visit more of http://www.joyceandreyespa.com/.

An auto accident attorney helps victims navigate through the process so that just compensation is reached. However, a long and complicated legal process often causes financial hardship. Securing pre-settlement litigation funding can help with expenses so plaintiffs don’t have to suffer financially while a case is litigated.

Litigation funding provides plaintiffs in civil suits with a cash advance to help them weather financial hardships during a pending claim. It has several benefits over a traditional bank loan. Where a traditional loan implies monthly payments, litigation funding requires no payments to be made until a settlement is reached. If a plaintiff fails to recover damages, the “lawsuit loan” does not need to be repaid. Additionally, it is not necessary to be employed or have good credit to obtain litigation funding. The strength of the case and the likelihood of its success is our only concern when making a funding decision.

If you are a plaintiff in a pending lawsuit, don’t let financial distress force you to settle for less than you deserve. After applying for litigation funding, Litigation Funding Corporation will usually be able to provide a funding decision within 24 – 48 hours. Click here to complete an application or to request a free, no-obligation consultation.

As The Miami-Herald reported, motorists in Jamaica have something of a reputation for driving erratically. The roads in the island nation are winding and narrow and traffic laws are not strictly enforced. Still, tour guides frequently operate buses and vans on these stretches for various excursions for international cruise line patrons. This particular auto accident occurred in Falmouth, Jamaica, and affected passengers hailed from all over the eastern U.S., including South Florida, North Carolina and Connecticut, as well as Michigan and Illinois. The tourists were on an excursion to Dunn’s River Falls, which is near the main attraction, Dolphin Cove. It had been arranged by Royal Caribbean and was an offer extended to all passengers on the ship.

Those who survived the crash say that just before the collision, the operator of the tour bus was driving erratically, frequently switching lanes and excessively speeding. Several of those on board asked that he slow down. The driver reportedly assured the passengers that, “this is how everyone drives” in Jamaica. Maybe so, but it didn’t end well this time.

According to reports, the driver was on a two-lane road and as he approached a curve with limited visibility, he slammed into oncoming traffic in an attempt to pass another vehicle. Meanwhile, a truck was traveling the opposite direction and broadsided the bus as the truck driver tried to swerve to avoid impact.The bus flipped numerous times. One passenger was killed and several others suffered severe and permanent injuries, according to the car accident lawsuit.

Three of those on the bus were treated at a local hospital. The lawsuit filed alleged 18 of the 21 cruise ship passengers on board suffered injuries that ranged from scrapes and bruises to lifelong, debilitating conditions.

Any case against cruise ship operators can be tricky for a number of reasons. First, there are the waivers of liability that are printed on each ticket. Purchase and subsequent attendance on the ship can be legally construed as consent to those terms. Beyond that, injuries that occur on excursions often may only legally involve the small local outfits that contract with the large cruise lines to offer them. In this case, plaintiff attorneys allege passengers were made to believe the cruise line was the entity operating the excursion, as it was marketed as an affiliated trip. However, the excursion in question was in fact led by a third party, Jamaica-based tour operator.

Still, plaintiff lawyers assert that cruise line companies have a responsibility to take reasonable steps to ensure patron’s safety from the beginning to end of their trip, and that responsibility is not severed when passengers take an excursion – particularly if it is one that is offered and marketed by the cruise line.

If nothing else, the case highlights the importance of road safety no matter where you are – whether it’s going to work or vacationing in Florida or traveling in another country. Always wear a seat belt, observe the speed limits and obey local traffic laws.

If you have been a victim of a traffic accident, call Chalik & Chalik at (954) 476-1000 or 1 (800) 873-9040.

Additional Resources:

Passengers sue Royal Caribbean for reckless Jamaican tour that killed one traveler, Jan. 11, 2016, By Chabeli Herrera, Miami Herald

More Blog Entries:

GEICO v. Isaacs – Arguing Against Post-Accident Trial Remittitur, Jan. 3, 2016, Miami Car Accident Lawyer Blog

We provide immediate cash advances, known as litigation funding, to plaintiffs while they wait for their claim to settle. A lawsuit cash advance is based on the merits of the case, not credit score or employment status. Once we receive an application and applicable case documentation, Litigation Funding can make a decision within 24 – 48 hours. If approved, the money can be spent anyway the plaintiff chooses, with no restrictions. Even better, litigation funding is provided on a non-recourse basis meaning there is no risk. The only way the plaintiff pays anything is if the case is won. At that time, repayment comes from the proceeds of the settlement. If the plaintiff loses the case, repayment is completely waived.

If you need money now while your case proceeds through the legal process, apply for litigation funding by click here or calling Litigation Funding Corporation toll-free at 1-866-548-3863.

If you are a plaintiff in a personal injury case, litigation funding can help you stand up for your rights and fight your case. A lawsuit cash advance is very different than a typical bank loan. There are no monthly payments, no credit checks, and no employment history necessary to obtain approval. The only requirements are attorney representation and a strong case.

The application process is quick and straightforward; it takes less than five minutes to complete a funding application. Once you apply, your attorney will provide documentation on your case so a funding decision can be made. After a case is approved, funds are typically available via direct deposit or overnight mail within 24 – 48 hours. Repayment of the cash advance is made at the time the lawsuit settles. If the case is lost, the lawsuit funding is forgiven. You owe Litigation Funding Corporation nothing!

To learn how litigation funding can help get you emergency cash during your pending personal injury lawsuit, apply online or call our office, toll-free, at 1-866-548-3863.

You are faced with two options – settle with the insurance company, knowing their offer is much lower than what you deserve and your attorney says he can obtain if you just wait, or apply for litigation funding.

All too often, plaintiffs who are injured settle for far less than they deserve from those who were distracted because they need the money immediately. Litigation funding is a way to cope in terms of paying the bills so your case can proceed to justice you get the full damages you deserve and the responsible person is held accountable.

Litigation funding is a cash advance against your anticipated settlement. There are no upfront costs or fees, no credit check, no employment verification, etc. Whether you are approved is based solely on the strength of your case, and how likely it is you will win. If approved, the money can be used however you wish, although we recommend that it be used for “emergency” needs, such as medical expenses, mortgage, car payments, etc. As a non-recourse type of funding, repayment of the cash advance is made from the case proceeds. We will never require repayment should you lose the case.

Don’t wait another day for the financial relief you need. Litigation Funding Corporation has streamlined the application process; it is quick, easy, and hassle-free with our online application. If approved, funds can be available in as little as 24 hours.

According to the advocacy group Smart Growth America, Florida had 5,142 pedestrian fatalities from 2005 to 2014 and a pedestrian death rate of 2.66 per 100,000 people. The group assigned Florida a high Pedestrian Danger Index of 177 by comparing data on pedestrian deaths with the number of commuters who get to work on foot.

Seven of the country’s most dangerous metropolitan areas for pedestrians are located in Florida, the group said. These included Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Lakeland-Winter Haven, Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, Jacksonville, Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, Palm Bay-Melborne-Titusville, and Cape-Coral-Fort Myers.

The director of the National Complete Streets Coalition, Emiko Atherton, said that despite the poor ranking, many Florida communities had actually improved from previous studies.

The study ranked 104 of the largest metropolitan areas in the country according to the danger posed to people on foot. Researchers found that seniors and people of color were overrepresented among the pedestrian deaths. While people of color make up 34.9 percent of the national population, they accounted for 46.1 of pedestrian fatalities.

Safety experts said that there are several causes of fatal collisions involving pedestrians, including unsafe street design, poorly maintained infrastructure, speeding and driver negligence.

If you need to speak with a personal injury lawyer, Call Joyce & Reyes at 1.888.771.1529 or visit more of http://www.joyceandreyespa.com/.

That’s the news from the latest Dangerous by Design 2016 report, released this month. Nearly 47,000 people lost their lives after they were struck by a car while walking in the U.S. between 2005 and 2014. In looking at just 2014 (which is the latest year for which numbers are available), nearly 4,900 people died, which breaks down to about 13 people every single day. Americans are 7.2 times more likely to be killed in a pedestrian accident than they are to die in a natural disaster – and the risk is much higher in Florida.

Florida nabbed 8 of the top 10 most dangerous metro areas for walking, based on pedestrian danger index (or PDI, which factors in the number of commuters versus how many pedestrian fatalities were counted). Miami-Dade/ Fort Lauderdale/ West Palm Beach ranked No. 11 – out of 105 of the largest metro areas in the country. Here, we had a PDI of 145.1, which was nearly triple the national average. Other Florida regions that ranked high:

• No. 1 – Cape Coral/ Fort Myers – PDI 283.1
• No. 2 – Palm Bay/ Melbourne – PDI 235.2
• No. 3 – Orlando – PDI 234.7
• No. 4 – Jacksonville – PDI 228.7
• No. 5 – Daytona Beach – PDI 228.2
• No. 6 – Lakeland/ Winter Haven – PDI 200.6
• No. 10 – North Port/ Sarasota – 148.2

The other two metro areas in the top 10 were Jackson, MS and Memphis, TN, ranking at No. 8 and No. 9, respectively.

Our Miami pedestrian accident attorneys understand that these type of cases can be devastating and difficult. For one thing, a pedestrian’s injuries are more likely to be very serious than someone who was in a fender-bender. Pedestrians don’t have the protection of seat belts, airbags, windows or a mass of metal encasing their bodies. Beyond that, if a pedestrian does not have their own auto insurance coverage (which can provide damages for uninsured/ underinsured motorist coverage in the event of a hit-and-run or underinsured driver), it can be difficult to recover damages. It’s worth it to talk to an experienced lawyer because you may have only a narrow window of opportunity in which to file a claim – and you’ll need to make sure you do it right.

Sadly, minorities and older adults (over 65) were over-represented as pedestrian accident victims, and the PDI is strongly correlated with the median household income and rates of uninsured individuals. Essentially what this means is that people who can least afford to get injured in a pedestrian accident are those most likely to suffer it.

Of course, drivers are a significant part of this problem. We have a growing number of motorists who are increasingly distracted, typically by smartphone apps and communications. They speed, they drive drunk and they aren’t careful. But beyond that, we have roads that are not designed with pedestrians or bicyclists in mind. We have wide lanes and fast-moving cars and not enough infrastructure to make it safe for pedestrians to traverse our communities. There are some efforts underway to address that, most notably the Complete Streets initiative, which is active here in Florida. These efforts are going to be increasingly more important as our population ages and we become increasingly more diverse, both economically and racially.

If you have been a victim of a traffic accident, call Chalik & Chalik at (954) 476-1000 or 1 (800) 873-9040.

Additional Resources:

Walking In America Remains Dangerous — Especially In Florida, Jan. 10, 2016, By Laurel Wamsley, NPR

More Blog Entries:

States Slow Efforts to Block Driving Privileges for Elderly, Jan. 10, 2016, Miami Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Blog

A medical malpractice lawsuit was filed by patient, at a Charleston medical center, Jane Smith (not her real name). The woman who was heavily sedated, woke up in her room, attempted to use the restroom and fell. The fall resulted in disabling and severe injuries that subsequently required two expensive surgeries.

The plaintiff alleged that the medical staff negligently removed additional barriers placed on her bed by her daughter, disconnected the safety alarm and lowered the bed rails. Since the patient was still under sedation the absence of such safety precautions were alleged to be a causative factor in the fall.

According to the statement of claim, the patient was billed for an additional $66,294 for the surgeries required as a result of her fall. The lawsuit alleges that in addition to the medical staff failing to render services and proper care in a safe and prudent manner, the patient also suffered from mental anguish and additional pain.

Filing a personal injury medical malpractice lawsuit may be the means to improve quality of care and safety. However, such lawsuits typically take months to years before a settlement is reached. This is a serious disadvantage for individuals living on a fixed income who do not have extra resources to ensure their case keeps moving forward. Litigation funding may be the perfect solution in a case such as this.

With a lawsuit cash advance, also referred to as litigation funding or pre-settlement funding, plaintiffs can meet their financial obligations and other everyday living expenses. Pre-settlement funding approvals do not require the applicant (plaintiff) to have good credit, make monthly payments or to have a job. Payments are not made until the lawsuit is settled successfully or a jury verdict for the plaintiff is handed down.

Lawsuit loans are considered to be a non-recourse cash advance, which means if the plaintiff loses their case, repayment is waived. With such a significant advantage in favor of the plaintiff, there is no need to settle.

Daren Monroe writes for Litigation Funding Corp. To learn more about lawsuit funding and litigation funding, visit http://www.litigationfundingcorp.com/.

Leroy Turner filed the lawsuit in St. Clair County Circuit Court on August 25, 2015. He alleged Wal-Mart Inc. and pharmacist Christopher L. Hurtte were negligent in providing him with the wrong prescription. Pharmacist Laura Drouis was added as a defendant later in an amended complaint.

According to the lawsuit, Turner went to the Walmart pharmacy with a prescription for Cardura in February 2015. Hurtte allegedly gave Turner Warfarin without his knowledge or consent.
Cardura is used to treat high blood pressure while Warfarin is a blood thinner. Blood thinners are contraindicated for patients with high blood pressure.

Turner claimed he suffered extreme fatigue and bruising on his back, shoulders, arms and thighs after taking Warfarin for several weeks. Concerned, he called his doctor, who instructed him to “double up” on the medication. The doctor did not know his patient was taking the wrong drug by mistake.

After following his doctor’s orders, Turner allegedly experienced additional, more severe symptoms for around a week before realizing he was taking the incorrect medication. He is seeking more than $50,000 in damages against each defendant, in addition to court costs.

If you suffered an injury or illness as a result of a medication error due to negligence or medical malpractice, you should consult the medical malpractice attorneys at Briskman Briskman & Greenberg.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said the helicopter hit the side of a mountain before it went down; the agency has yet to release a final report.

The first lawsuit was filed by the husband and mother of one of the victims. She had gone on the flight with her son, daughter, and her daughter’s boyfriend who were in town visiting the woman and her husband. The complaint alleges negligence on the part of the owner of the helicopter company, claiming that he failed to properly maintain the helicopter and ensure the pilot was competent. The lawsuit goes on to state “the helicopter crash and subsequent death of [his wife] were the direct and proximate result of the negligent acts and omissions and conduct of [the owner],” and his team.

Litigation resulting from a helicopter crash can take years before a settlement is reached. It is difficult enough to suffer the death of a loved from a helicopter crash; the last thing surviving family members should worry about is their finances.

For victims in need of financial relief, pre-settlement litigation funding is a viable option. With non-recourse funding from Litigation Funding Corporation, plaintiffs can get immediate cash to pay the mounting bills and to meet monthly living expenses. Our litigation funding services are provided on a non-recourse basis. There are no credit or employment requirements to be met and no monthly payments to make. Funding is based strictly on the strengths and merits of the lawsuit. Most importantly, if our client does not win or settle, repayment of the lawsuit cash advance is waived.

The application and approval process is quite simple. All it takes to get started is to complete a one-page application; we do the rest. We will contact the plaintiff’s attorney for case documentation, and typical make a funding decision within 24 – 48 hours. When the lawsuit successfully settles, we are repaid from the case proceeds. Again, if the case fails, the repayment is waived.

If you have been seriously injured or lost a loved one in a crash, are currently involved in a drawn-out legal battle, have retained a contingent-fee attorney, have strong liability against a sufficiently insured defendant and need financial assistance, call Litigation Funding for a free analysis of your case funding situation.

Statistics from the Florida Highway Patrol indicate the number of drowsy driving deaths are up in the Sunshine State. There were 14 recorded in both 2013 and 2014. Then in 2015, there were 23. Final figures for 2016 aren’t yet available, but we do know overall crashes were up significantly last year, so it’s likely tired driver wrecks were up too.

Now, a recent study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety indicates sleep-deprived drivers are just as dangerous as those who take to the road drunk on alcohol. Perhaps especially surprising was just how much even a little sleep loss can impact a driver.

We all know the less sleep you get, the higher your risk of being involved in a car accident. But study authors found that even skimping on as little as one or two hours on any given night increased the crash risk by 1.3 times. That’s if you got six hours of sleep compared to the recommended minimum of seven hours. Meanwhile, drivers who slept between five and seven hours had an increased crash risk of 1.9 times. Drivers who slept between four and five hours upped their crash risk by 4.3 times. And drivers who slept fewer than four hours in the previous 24 were 11.5 times more likely to crash their vehicle than someone who had received the daily minimum level.

Someone who scraped by with just 4 to 5 hours of sleep had a comparable crash risk to someone with a blood-alcohol concentration of at or above the legal limit of 0.08. The risk of someone who drive with less than four hours of sleep was deemed “much greater” by researchers – in the neighborhood of a .12 to .15 blood-alcohol concentration.

The interesting thing is that while there is a well-deserved stigma when it comes to drunk driving – because we all know the severe impact impaired motorists have on our roads – yet functioning with as little sleep as possible is somehow seen as a badge of honor.

The report also identified certain groups that may be more at risk for these kinds of crashes, and they include those with fractured schedules. These are people whose jobs may require that they work some shifts at night and some in the day time. Some of the most common include:

• Long-haul truckers
• Nurses
• Police officers
• Physicians

While nearly all drivers responding to the AAA survey indicated they felt it was unacceptable – and further a threat to their safety – for other drivers to take to the roads while they were sleepy. Yet almost a third admitted that at least once over the last 30 days, they had personally driven when they were so tired they had a difficult time keeping their eyes open.

If you have been injured in a Miami auto accident caused by a drowsy driver, we will fight to help you recover damages.

Call Chalik & Chalik at (954) 476-1000 or 1 (800) 873-9040.

Additional Resources:

Sleep-deprived drivers have plenty in common with drunk drivers, Dec. 6, 2016, By Ashley Halsey III, The Washington Post

More Blog Entries:

Third-Party Liability for Distracted Driving Accidents? Dec. 10, 2016, Miami Car Accident Lawyer Blog

A personal injury lawsuit can take a long time winding through the courts, time many plaintiffs might not be able to afford. Injuries can result in time out of work and medical bills can put an extra strain on already reduced finances. Insurance companies know this and will present a lowball offer. Although it may be a long road to achieving a fair settlement, it doesn’t have to be a financially bumpy one. With litigation funding, there is no reason to settle for less than full case value.

While many refer to litigation funding as a “lawsuit loan”, it really isn’t a loan in the customary sense. It is a cash advance against the proceeds you expect to receive when your case settles. The money can be used to pay medical bills, day-to-day living expenses, or any other financial obligations. Unlike a bank loan, there is no employment or income verification and credit score doesn’t matter; funding is based solely on the strength of the case. Additionally, there are no upfront fees or monthly payments, and no out of pockets expense. Repayment only occurs once the case successfully settles; if lost, the repayment is completely waived.

At Litigation Funding Corporation, we have streamlined the application process; it takes less than 5 minutes online or over the phone. Next, we will contact the plaintiff’s attorney for case documentation to determine eligibility for funding. If approved, cash can be available in as little as 24 hours, via direct deposit or overnight mail. If you are in need of short-term cash during your pending claim, contact Litigation Funding. We provide a free, no-obligation consultation and our professional staff will guide you ever step of the way to ensure the litigation funding process is not only timely, but hassle-free.

A passenger aboard one of Princess Cruises’ ships has filed a lawsuit resulting from a slip-and-fall accident aboard while vacationing with her husband last year.

According to the complaint, the cruise ship was docked for repairs to its sewage system. The plaintiff claims she went to a public restroom aboard the ship, but the toilet was overflowing with sewage and she slipped and fell, striking her face on the door. She says that she was knocked unconscious, laying on the contaminated bathroom floor. The lawsuit states that as a result, the woman had to get a tetanus shot and was placed on various antibiotics. The lawsuit claims the cruise company is responsible for her permanent injuries and emotional distress.

Maritime laws apply not only to injured workers, but, also to passengers. The cruise ship is obligated to keep areas free from hazards and alert passengers as well as employees about dangerous conditions. A cruise ship company will generally be liable to its guests and passengers for injuries sustained that are a result of negligence when the operator knew or should have known about the dangerous condition. The most common injuries include slip and fall accidents.

Whether you are injured as a passenger or an employee at sea, it is highly recommended that you retain the services of an experienced maritime attorney to pursue your case. Lawsuit Financial has strategic relationships with attorneys all over the country who specialize in this area of the law. Our Lawsuit Financial Attorney Referral Program promises to locate a legal specialist in any area of the law, including Maritime law, with 48 hours of your request.

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According to the Sheriff’s Office, a white Buick Park Avenue was speeding when the vehicle slid across oncoming lanes and struck a tree stump. The driver and a passenger were transported to the hospital with serious injuries; the passenger later died from blunt force injuries.

Officers found a beer can on the driver’s side floor board and an empty case of beer in the vehicle; they said the driver smelled of alcohol. He has been charged with felony DUI resulting in death. The crash is still under investigation.

While it is the role of the criminal courts to punish the negligent driver by revoking his license, issuing fines, and/or sentencing him to jail time, the ruling will not compensate the victim’s family for his death.
With the help of an experienced auto accident attorney the family can file a wrongful death lawsuit. Compensation can cover medical bills, funeral expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and loss of companionship.

Justice usually takes time, often years. The loss of a family member will often lead to financial problems until a settlement is reached. For financial assistance during this time, many plaintiffs will turn to litigation funding.

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In the past, states routinely imposed driver restrictions that were based solely on one’s age. But now, advocacy groups are fighting back against this type of designation, saying it’s arbitrary and fails to take into account the individual’s ability. As people are living longer, many people are living healthier. The 70-year-old’s of today are much more active than the 70-year-old’s of even just 40 years ago. Consider that in 1970, less than half of people over the age of 65 had a valid driver’s license. Today, more than 85 percent do. These drivers also tend to have a fairly safe driving record. They also are generally healthier and their cars are safer than the elderly of generations’ past. Additionally, this cohort has an increasingly powerful – and vocal – advocacy base in organizations like the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety and the AARP.

In Florida, drivers who are 80-years-old or older when their current license expires can renew at the nearest office for the Department of Motor Vehicles, and only after passing a vision test. In some situations, written knowledge will be tested too. Some older drivers may have restrictions placed on their driver’s license if their vision is not up to the standard. That could mean allowing driving only during daylight hours or prohibiting driving during rush hour traffic. 

But as the country prepares to face the fact that by 2030, an estimated 60 million older adults will be driving on our nation’s roads, a number of states have been rejected additional measures that would impose greater restrictions on older drivers. Part of that is because older drivers are increasingly viewed as safe drivers. There are also more programs in existence to help them better their driving skills. Plus, there have been a number of recent studies that seem to indicate that these types of arbitrary age restrictions aren’t as effective at curbing car accidents as was once believed. Then on top of that, you’ve got the AARP and AAA advocating on their behalf, arguing that DMV officials should be looking at more than just a driver’s age.

Among the states where such enhanced measures failed:

• Legislators in Vermont rejected a bill that would have required over-65 drivers to pass vision and road tests to obtain or renew their driver’s licenses.
• Lawmakers in Tennessee rejected a measure that would have required drivers over the age of 76 to take a driving test.

Those who are advocating for the elderly say that while it’s true that vision and reflexes and overall health can deteriorate with age, these types of arbitrary testing are a form of discrimination. There is no doubt that the laws vary widely from state-to-state, and enforcement of these rules is often spotty. It’s also been established that fatality rates among drivers over the age of 55 in states that require written or roadside tests or shortened renewal periods aren’t any lower as compared to other states.

Still, we do know that older drivers are more prone to be involved in certain types of collisions. One study by the Insurance Institute indicated elderly drivers were far more likely to be involved in car accidents at intersections and in those resulting from failure to yield.

Both the AARP and AAA support the concept of medical advisory boards, which would set uniform standards for state licensing agencies to assess at-risk drivers – not just those who have reached a certain age.

If you have been a victim of a traffic accident, call Chalik & Chalik at (954) 476-1000 or 1 (800) 873-9040.

Additional Resources:

Curb elderly drivers? Not so fast, Dec. 25, 2016, By Jenni Bergal, Stateline.org

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Ali Erhaima, 32, was driving a 2007 Chrysler 300 in the westbound lane of Interstate 88 when a wrong-way driver crashed into him head-on. The driver, of a 2012 Toyota Camry, was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes of the expressway.

Erhaima was a rideshare driver who was taking a passenger home to Naperville from the airport, according to a police statement. All three men were pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities identified the Toyota driver as 30-year-old Domenic Andreoni, a Marine from Elgin. Illinois State Police could not explain why he was driving in the wrong direction of the I-88.

Court records showed Andreoni had a number of previous driving-related charges. He was fined $175 and assigned court supervision for failing to reduce speed in March 2007. In addition, he was found not guilty of charges of speeding and DUI in August the same year.

Police said initial investigations did not reveal any indications that alcohol or drugs were involved. According to a police sergeant, a witness saw the Toyota driver originally driving in the correct direction of the interstate. He started driving in the wrong direction after striking a wall, which caused the vehicle to spin into the opposite side of the expressway.

The findings draw on original research and past studies, and cause us great consternation when we consider that we live in a world where people are always on-the-go and rarely get the proper amount of rest. About 35 percent of people get less than the seven hours of sleep they need every night, per the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Approximately 12 percent of Americans report receiving five hours of sleep or less every night.

Previous studies by the foundation indicated 1 in 5 fatal crashes involved a driver who was sleep-deprived. This new research looks at how much driving ability is affected by varying levels of sleep deprivation. Perhaps it should come as no surprise that the less sleep people got, the more at risk they were of being involved in a collision. The startling thing was just by how much their crash risk increased.

The executive director of the foundation explained to the Washington Post that people cannot expect to skip sleep and still get behind the wheel of a vehicle and function safely.

The hope is this report will grab the attention of those who actually take pride on their ability to function on less than seven hours of sleep every night. The sample examined some 4,600 crashes in which police investigators concluded lack of sleep was a factor in the crash. The findings suggest that these individuals are wrong – they can’t function on so little sleep.

People who slept for less than 4 hours in the previous 24 hours increased their crash rate by 11.5-fold. Those who only slept between 3 and 5 hours had a crash risk that was nearly 4.5 times that of someone who slept the full seven hours. Someone who sleeps between 5 and 7 hours still had double the rate of crash risk as someone who slept the full seven hours.

Meanwhile, the AAA Foundation conducted a survey not that long ago that revealed 97 percent of motorists said drowsy driving is totally unacceptable and is a major threat to their safety. Yet one in three admitted they had at least once in the last month driven when they were so sleepy they had difficulty making sure their eyes stayed open.

There are many symptoms of drowsy driving, which include:

• Difficulty keeping one’s eyes open;
• Drifting from lanes;
• Not remembering the last several miles driven.

However, more than 50 percent of motorists involved in fatigue-related crashes said they had no symptoms prior to the car accident. This is why we can’t always rely solely on our bodies to tell us when we’re too tired to drive. Instead, we need to prioritize getting enough sleep before driving.

If you have been a victim of a traffic accident, call Chalik & Chalik at (954) 476-1000 or 1 (800) 873-9040.

Additional Resources:

Driving drowsy doubles risk of accidents on U.S. roadways, Staff Report, Florida Weekly

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Report: MD Bus Driver in Fatal Crash Took Seizure Medication, Nov. 19, 2016, Miami Car Accident Lawyer Blog