Lawsuit Funding Available For Victims of Awning Collapse At North Carolina School

When building accidents occur it can result in serious or permanent injuries, sometimes death. After seeking medical treatment, victims should consult a personal injury attorney to understand their legal rights and obtain fair and full compensation for injuries sustained. This may include for medical expenses, disability, physical therapy and rehabilitation, pain and suffering, and lost wages. Once the lawsuit is filed, plaintiffs may secure lawsuit funding by calling Lawsuit Financial.

Over 20 people, mostly students, were injured when portions of a concrete structure collapsed outside a North Carolina high school. The students had recently arrived at the school for a regional band competition. A box truck hauling their band equipment hit the support beam of a concrete awning in front of the school. The impact caused the awning to collapse; students were unloading their gear at the time. Students and adults were transported to the hospital with injuries ranging from minor to life-threatening; one student had her leg amputated from the knee down. The driver of the box truck has been charged with unsafe movement violation.

In deciding how to proceed, it is important for the victims to consult a personal injury attorney who specializes in similar cases and can help negotiate a fair settlement. Taking a personal injury claim to court is a lengthy process; it can take as little as six months or as long as several years, until a settlement is reached. Obviously, the longer a case is pending, the longer it will take for a plaintiff to be compensated. The defendant’s insurance company will usually employ deny, delay, and defend tactics hoping the plaintiff will become so physically, emotionally, and financially exhausted to the point of accepting a less-than-favorable settlement.

At Lawsuit Financial, we understand that some people cannot financially sustain without a “lawsuit loan.” We hope that by assisting with some of the mounting bills and expenses as a result of the lawsuit, the plaintiff can wait for justice to be served rather than settling far less than the case is worth. Our legal funding is not a loan in the traditional sense because we do not require a credit check, employment verification, collateral, or monthly payments. In fact, we don’t even expect repayment if you lose your case. That is correct; our clients only repay us if, and when, their case successfully settles. The application process is quick and easy; it takes minutes to apply. Once the lawsuit cash advance has been approved, it is sent, by check or wire, within 24-48 hours.

The bottom line is that standing up to insurance companies and others defendants in these cases can be a lengthy endeavor, but with a lawsuit cash advance, you will have the financial resources needed to wait for the justice you deserve. Call Lawsuit Financial or visit us online to learn more or for a free case evaluation.

A Plaintiff’s Financial Situation Can Make or Break A Lawsuit

Every plaintiff who files a personal injury lawsuit expects a fair settlement. Unfortunately, this is not an easy task as the litigation process can be long and complicated. During this time, a plaintiff’s financial responsibilities don’t stop; the bills must be paid. If not, a plaintiff could risk eviction, foreclosure, car repossession, and more. Often times, it can seem easier to settle early just to pay the bills and move on with life. What if the plaintiff could remain financially stable during the legal process?

The first thought might be to apply for a traditional bank loan. The main problem is that the application process is lengthy and requires not only good credit, but current employment. Furthermore, a traditional loan requires monthly payments. Another option plaintiffs consider is credit cards. While this may seem a quick fix, credit cards can actually make the situation worse. Due to the lengthy litigation process and the interest rates attached to most credit cards, this “quick fix” can be a huge financial blow long-term. A better, risk-free option is pre-settlementlawsuit funding. With this lawsuit cash advance, plaintiffs have the ability to obtain quick financing, usually within 24 – 48 hours, without the need for employment verification or credit checks. There are no monthly payments and repayment is only due upon settlement of the case. If the plaintiff loses the case, there is no obligation to repay the cash advance.

All that is needed to be eligible for lawsuit funding is a valid claim and attorney representation. Begin by completing an online application or calling our office. Once we receive your application, we will contact your attorney to verify the information you had provided and also obtain additional details about the pending case. This information along with your application will next be reviewed by our in-house underwriters. If your case is approved for funding, you and your attorney will sign a funding contract. Then, we will wire transfer the funds directly into your bank account or send a check via overnight mail.

Don’t let a stressful financial situation ruin your chances to receive the compensation you deserve. Call Lawsuit Financial to obtain financial freedom while awaiting the settlement you deserve.

Mark Bello is the CEO and General Counsel of Lawsuit Financial Corporation, a pro-justice lawsuit funding company.

When Tragedy Hits Home

People just don’t seem to understand how distracted they are when they engage in a telephone conversation while behind the wheel. While many will identify the most dangerous distraction on our roadways today is cellphones, they think others are dangerous, not themselves. Reality is that it can happen to anyone, at any time. You can be looking straight ahead and not see what is right in front of you. It’s called cognitive distraction.

Don’t believe me? Ask David Teater, Director of Transportation Initiatives at the National Safety Council. Click on the video to hear his story.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=45&v=E7fvOxeZnjQ

Still not convinced? Ask Christopher Hill.

In September 2008, Hill, then 20-years-old, was talking on his cell phone when he ran a red light. He didn’t notice a small SUV until the last second. Hill hit the vehicle at 45 mph; the 61-year-old woman inside was pronounced dead shortly thereafter. Two months after the accident, his mom gave him a hands-free headset; she thought it would create less distraction. Hill said he tried it once, but found his mind wandering into his phone call so much that “I nearly missed a light,” he said. He said that when he drives, he usually keeps his cellphone tucked in a space in the dashboard, and has set strict rules not to use it — rules he acknowledges he sometimes breaks.

The daughter of the deceased said she, too, once talked incessantly while driving. “We’re all guilty of it,” she said. “I’m the first to admit it.” In her case, no longer. She said she almost always ignores the ring of an incoming call.

If these stories were not enough to get you to hang up and drive, I suggest you read any number of others from victims and their families. All of these stories are not just heartbreaking; each one is a helping to change the beliefs, behaviors and attitudes about this deadly epidemic.

You have heard it before and I’ll say it again: Every single time you take your eyes off the road or talk on the phone while driving - even for just a few seconds - you put yourself and others in danger. Please, put the phone down before you or your loved ones have to endure what these families went through. It may seem hard a first, even Mr. Teater will tell you he had a bit of a hard time adjusting to the concept. “With all the motivation in the world I couldn’t do it,” he said, adding that he eventually took more decisive action: “I put the cellphone in the trunk.”

I remember when wearing seat belts became law in the 1980s. It was hard to get used to at first, but it soon became second nature. Put the cell phone away before you start the car. Before long, it too will become second nature.

Mark Bello is the CEO and General Counsel of Lawsuit Financial Corporation, a pro-justice lawsuit funding company.