Victims Have the Power to Seek Justice with Pre-Settlement Lawsuit Funding

A Kansas woman was apparently electrocuted after a single-vehicle auto accident.  When the 26-year-old woman lost control of her vehicle, the car struck a utility pole.  Witnesses said when the woman got out of the vehicle, a power line came down; they saw arching and heard explosions.  She was unresponsive at the scene and pronounced dead at a local hospital.  Her two young children in the backseat were unharmed.  An investigation is ongoing to determine what may have caused the woman to lose control and the vehicle to leave the road.

Was the driver distracted? Was there a mechanical failure or defect? While all the details of this fatal auto accident won’t be known until the investigation is complete, witnesses said that the despite this being the first fatality in the area, it is not the first time the pole has been struck by drivers. They believe the intersection is dangerous because of the way the road splits; if a driver misjudges the curve, they could very well hit the pole.  Residents are pushing to move the pole back a few feet.

Safety officials say people should always assume the lines are hot and dangerous so it is best to stay in the vehicle and wait for help.  Getting out might allow the electricity to ground from the car through you. If you see someone in a vehicle with downed power lines on it, do not touch the car or try to rescue the person inside as you could be electrocuted.  If you must get out of the vehicle, jump or hop away to avoid touching the vehicle and the ground at the same time, and keep feet together.  Never attempt to move the lines or touch anything that is touching the line.

Although the driver may have been driving carelessly, failure to avoid foreseeable events from turning tragic is a form of negligence.  When a roadway is poorly designed or road signs, poles, and barriers poorly placed, it can cause or contribute to an auto accident and require an extensive investigation of the roadway and its history. This is especially critical when the roadway has been the site of previous accidents.

No matter how this investigation concludes, the family should seek legal advice from an experienced attorney as soon as possible. They may be able to receive compensation for the wrongful death of their loved one and claim damages for pain and suffering, lost wages, medical bills, and other damages. A wrongful death attorney will help determine if a government entity was responsible for failing to fulfill its obligations of making sure the road is somewhat forgiving of driver error, if the automobile manufacturer was responsible for a defective part that caused the woman to lose control, and/or if the accident was due to drive negligence. Nonetheless, it will be a long legal process and difficult to prove, but with the help of an experienced auto accident attorney, the victims’ family can fight for justice and compensation for their loss.  During this time, the family may be unable to pay funeral and burial expenses, and the costly needs of the deceased two small children.  A financially desperate plaintiff is not in a favorable position regarding settlement negotiations; this person will often settle for too little, too soon. One option to surviving financially while waiting for a settlement is lawsuit funding.

There are no costs or fees associated with a funding application. If approved, funds would arrive within 24 – 48 hours by check or wire.  There are no monthly payments, credit checks, or employment verification, and repayment is contingent upon the outcome of the case.  If the plaintiff loses, the lawsuit cash advance is waived in its entirety.

When Lawsuit Financial is able to provide the freedom to wait for the highest possible settlement there is not need to accept less than full case value. Applying for lawsuit funding can be done online or by calling one of our funding specialists who will happily explain the funding process and review the details of your case to determine your eligibility.