Don’t Be Taken By Storm

Witnesses said it was a clear blue sky over Venice Beach when a storm took them by surprise.  Beachgoers were cooling off in the water, playing volleyball on the sandy beach, or strolling along the boardwalk when they heard a loud crackle then watched as a giant bold of lightning shot across the sky.

Over a dozen people, in or near the water, were assessed at the beach; eight of which were transported to the hospital. A 20-year-old man pulled from the water died. In a separate incident, a 57-year-old man was struck by lightning while golfing on Catalina Island. He was hospitalized in stable condition. 

The possibility of thunderstorms and lightning had been in the forecast, but the day had been sun, hot, and muggy.  Around 1:40 p.m., the National Weather Service put out a warning that a storm could produce heavy winds, thunder and "deadly lightning".  About the same time, witnesses at Venice Beach said they saw lightning far south near the airport, but never thought it would strike them.

These incidents are a reminder that we should never underestimate the power of nature.  Lightning is one of the most unpredictable forces of nature. It can strike as far as ten miles away from any rainfall it can travel sideways for up to 10 miles.

Symptoms of lightning injuries or fatalities can range from cardiac arrest and injury to the nervous system to muscle soreness, headache, and confusion.  It is important to seek medical attention immediately, even if you feel fine.

For more information on lightning awareness and prevention, visit the National Weather Service Lightning Safety page.

Mark Bello has thirty-seven years experience as a trial lawyer and fifteen years as a leading expert in the lawsuit funding industry.  His company, Lawsuit Financial Corporation, provides necessities of life funding to plaintiffs involved in pending, personal injury, litigation. He is a Member, Justice Pac Member, and Sustaining Member of numerous state and national justice associations.

Lawsuit Funding Can Play a Critical Role in Pursuing Fair and Just Compensation

Unfortunately, many of lawsuit funding "success stories" result from horrific accidents.  Some of the most devastating accidents we have encountered are those which involve a parents’ worst nightmare - the senseless loss of a child.

Hours after graduating from high school an 18-year-old teen died because of driver negligence.  As the teen was driving south on a two-lane road, a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction crossed the center line and hit his jeep head-on.  The teen was pronounced dead at the scene. The negligent driver was treated at the hospital with minor injuries.  He was charged with vehicular homicide, driving under the influence, and failure to drive on right side of road.

The devastated parents of the deceased teen filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the negligent driver.  While their attorney worked to build a case and help the couple recover damages for their loss, lawsuit funding helped them maintain financial stability. With a $3,000 cash advance, the couple was able to avoid settling with the insurance company for less than full case value. 

Compensation is available for medical expenses, funeral expenses, loss of wages, pain and suffering and other monetary and non-monetary damages. Holding negligent drivers accountable can be important in making sure they never hurt another person again

Applying for lawsuit funding was easy and straightforward.  There were no credit checks and no monthly payments.  Repayment was made from the proceeds of the case. Had the couple lost their case, they would have owed nothing; lawsuit funding is a totally risk-free lawsuit cash advance.

If you or a loved one is the victim of a drunken driving accident, it may be possible to pursue punitive damages against the intoxicated driver. Once you have retained an attorney, our firm is prepared to help you financially until case resolution so you are not taken advantage of the insurance company.  Simply complete an online funding application or call our office at 1-877-377-7848.  Your case will be evaluated and if approved, funds will be transferred into your account within 24-48 hours.

Paying important bills such as mortgage, car payments, medical expenses, or funeral and burial expenses removes the financial pressure to settle a valuable case too early for too little.   Don’t allow the insurance company to downplay your loss with a low offer during your time of need.  Look to an experienced provider of lawsuit funding instead, and see if those strategies make more sense to you.  We think that you will be happy you did.