Settlement Reached In Landmark Civil Case Stemming From 2008 Firetruck Crash

A settlement has been reached in a 2008 case that has been cited in more than 100 legal decisions, and ultimately redefined the standards that apply to emergency vehicle operators.

Nearly eight years ago, city firefighters were responding to a report of a vehicle fire when the firetruck, with its lights and sirens on, struck a van. The 72-year-old driver of the van and his four-year-old stepson were killed. A wrongful death lawsuit was filed Sept. 22, 2009 contending that the firefighter drove the fire engine at excessive and unsafe speeds given the neighborhood and the nature of the emergency. 

The case bounced from Common Pleas Court to the 5th District, to the Ohio Supreme Court and back since a Stark County judge first ruled in 2010 that the city and its firefighters were immune to prosecution in the case. In 2014, the 5th District Court said neither the city nor the firefighters should have immunity if a civil trial finds that the actions of firefighters were “wanton and willful” leading up to the crash. The settlement, which was reached last week, is subject to approval in probate court.

This case underscores the need for, and power of, lawsuit funding in serious injury and wrongful death litigation. This case took eight years for a verdict to be rendered, a long time to wait for compensation for the loss of a loved one. It may have put tremendous strain on the family’s financial resources. A lawsuit cash advance may have help reduce the financial stress of outstanding bills and funeral and burial expenses. Lawsuit funding is also an important litigation tool because the legal system can often work slowly, as it did here.

There are no credit checks or employment verification. We determine if a case qualifies for funding based solely on the facts of the case. If approved, we can typically overnight or wire-transfer funding within 24 – 48 hours. Repayment is only made once the case settles – in this case, eight years later. If the case is lost, the repayment is completely waived.

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The Missouri State Highway Patrol said a 36-year-old woman and her two young children, a six-year-old and seven-month-old, were traveling northbound Highway 61 when another vehicle slipped on ice and slammed into the back of her vehicle. Both cars spun out of control and crossed the median where they were struck by a SUV traveling southbound. The woman and her 6-year-old daughter were pronounced dead at the scene. Her 7-month old daughter was pronounced dead at the hospital. The woman was on her way to pick up her 16-year-old daughter when the crash occurred.

Over the last 10 months, four other fatal accidents have occurred on Highway 61. Mayor Mike Clynch is saying -- enough is enough. He has been asking MoDOT for changes along the entire stretch of the highway for years but nothing has gotten done. Although MoDOT has a plan in place to update some areas of the highway starting in 2017, Clynch says the time is now. He is organizing pushing for cable barriers to go up immediately and for the highway to be brought up to interstate status.

In the meantime, relatives of the deceased have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the driver who rear-ended the woman. The suit also alleges that MoDOT was negligent in failing to install a cable barrier along the stretch of U.S. 61 where the crash occurred. The family does not have insurance to bury their loved ones, so they set up a GoFundMe account to assist with funeral costs. Another means to help this family is financially is lawsuit funding.

It goes without saying that losing a loved one in an auto accident leaves an emotional scar on any family. In the midst of the grief, it is hard to deal with the financial consequences, especially in a case like this one. Winning a wrongful death lawsuit resulting from a dangerous road accident involves proving the government was aware of a significant roadway danger, but failed to fix it. A complex and time-consuming lawsuit can add more strain on financial resources. Lawsuit funding ensures that plaintiffs have the financial resources to endure a lengthy litigation process.

Lawsuit Financial understands that time is of the essence; we work quickly to approve funding in less than 48 hours. To start, we provide a no-cost, no-obligation consultation so our clients fully understand how litigation funding works. Our easy one-page application can be completed in less than five minutes, and because there are no credit checks or employment verification, once we receive case documentation, we can quickly make a funding decision. If the case has merit, we will wire funds directly into the clients account, usually within 24 hours. Repayment is only required when the case successfully settles. If the case is lost, there is no repayment.

If a fatal auto accident has claimed the life of a loved one and you have a lawyer representing your case on a contingency basis, you are eligible for lawsuit funding from Lawsuit Financial. To obtain a cash advance quickly and easily, complete our online application. We will contact you immediately and begin the process. You can then relax and allow us to work for you.

Protecting Distracted Driving Accident Victims from Financial Ruin

Even though the dangers of distracted driving are well-known and several states have been passed laws prohibiting cell phone use behind the wheel, many drivers still try to multi-task while driving. Driver distractions have become so much a part of our day, that we don‘t even give them a second thought. Unfortunately, distracted driving can cause a serious or fatal accident.

From the moment another vehicle hits you, your life can change forever. Injuries can have an immediate, if not long-term impact physically, emotionally, and financially. The negligent driver’s insurance company will likely try to settle your claim as quickly as possible. But, it is important to understand that they do not have your best interests in mind; they are only interested in protecting their bottom line. An experience auto accident attorney can help you recover compensation for your loss, but many creditors are unwilling to wait for a settlement that could be months, even years away. It is times like this that Lawsuit Financial can help.

We provide lawsuit cash advances to allow plaintiffs adequate funds in order to pay immediate bills while their case progresses, rather than feeling forced to settle for pennies on the dollar. Plaintiffs find lawsuit funding appealing for a number of reasons. There are no credit checks, they do not need to be employed, and there are no upfront fees or monthly payments to be made. Best of all, lawsuit funding is provided on a non-recourse basis meaning the plaintiff repays the lawsuit cash advance upon settlement, but if the case is lost, there is no requirement to repay the advanced funds.

Lawsuit Financial is not only a leader in the lawsuit funding industry, but we are also recognized by attorneys nationwide as a preferred choice for legal funding services. We offer a simple online application and work quickly to review your case; if approved, funds can be available in as little as 24 – 48 hours. Act today, for financial stability tomorrow!