Lawsuit Funding: A Financial Mechanism To Help Plaintiffs In Nursing Home Negligence Cases Fight for Justice

A 2010 lawsuit has resulted in a jury award of $30 million verdict against a Memphis nursing home.

The lawsuit was filed by the family of a woman who resided at the Allenbrooke Nursing and Rehabilitation Center during 2008 – 2009. The woman was living in a room shared with her husband when she developed pressure sores on her right foot that went to the bone, according to the claim. The sores became infected with fecal bugs, resulting in her leg being amputated in October 2009. She died two months later. The lawsuit claimed that negligence, medical malpractice and violations of the Tennessee Adult Protection Act led to her death.

The jury award included $28 million meant as punishment against Allenbrooke, as well as related businesses and two owners in New York. The defendants’ attorney said that the defendants “presented substantial evidence demonstrating that this patient’s injuries were caused by serious and chronic medical conditions, rather than any negligence on the part of caregivers.” He claims that the verdict “is not based upon the facts and the law” and shows that the jury failed to follow legal guidelines given for their deliberations, therefore, the verdict will be challenged, and an appeal may follow.

This case shows what happens when doctors are negligent when it comes to patient care. It also shows how long nursing home negligence cases can take to settle. An appeal is no surprise; hospitals and medical professionals will do what is in their power to shirk responsibility for their actions. The plaintiffs’ attorney believes in the end that the jury verdict will stand. While the post-trial motion and possible appeal will delay justice, it is important to seek justice no matter how long it takes.

In the meantime, this family may be facing financial hardship. That is where Lawsuit Financial comes in. We provide lawsuit funding to help plaintiffs withstand the litigation process and still be able to pay the bills. Because we only care about the strength of the case, we do not require a credit check or employment verification. After completing an online application, one of our funding representatives will contact the plaintiffs’ attorney for case documentation. Once approved, funds can be available within 24-48 hours.

The family can pay outstanding bills and no matter how long the case takes to settle, payback is deferred until resolution. If the case is lost on appeal, the family would owe us nothing; lawsuit funding is provided totally risk-free.

If your family has suffered due to nursing home negligence, you have a pending lawsuit, and struggling financially to make ends meet, contact Lawsuit Financial. We provide no-obligation funding consultations; we also have an attorney referral program at no cost and with no obligation to use our services. Visit our website or call us toll-free at 1-877-377-SUIT (7848) for more information.