The young girl told police that she and her mother were crossing the street and nothing was coming. Suddenly, her mother saw an approaching vehicle and pushed her to safety. The impact pushed the woman partially underneath a parked SUV. The child ran home for help. A neighbor called police after finding the woman unresponsive under the vehicle. The woman was taken to the hospital, where she died a few hours later from head and neck injuries. Her daughter was hospitalized with minor injuries and has since been released. The driver fled the scene.
Police are searching for the hit-and-run driver, who may be driving a dark-colored Nissan with a missing side mirror and casing, which was found at the scene. Anyone with information is asked to Lt. Thomas Cossette or Officer Mark Gibbs at 203-630-6215.
There can be nothing worse than to be seriously injured or lose a loved one due to an at-fault driver who failed to stop after the accident and then disappeared. Hopefully the authorities will find the person responsible for this tragic accident. Even then, charges against the hit-and-run driver does little for this young child who not only lost her mother, but witness the terrible tragedy. Not only will there be a financial impact such as medical bills, funeral and burial expenses, and lost wages, but this little girl most likely will face emotional and psychological trauma.
Determining fault can sometimes be a complicated process. Was the driver speeding, intoxicated or distracted in some way? Did the woman fail to look before attempting to cross the street? Could either person have avoided the accident?
A wrongful death attorney can ensure that the family's rights are protected and decide the best course of action in recovering the maximum compensation for funeral and burial expenses, anticipated and future lifetime earnings, loss of love, care and companionship, and other damages related to this pedestrian accident.
While the family may eventually receive a financial settlement to compensate them for their loss, they may experience significant financial hardship in the interim. During the litigation process, they may find that lawsuit funding can help ease the financial burden until a settlement or verdict is achieved.
Lawsuit funding is financial assistance in advance of an expected settlement or verdict. The only eligibility requirements for funding are attorney representation and a strong case. There are no application fees, credit checks, employment history verifications, or monthly payments. Once an application is completed (which takes 5 minutes or less) and case documentation received, our underwriters will review the case for funding. If approved, we can wire transfer or overnight mail the cash advance within 24 – 48 hours. The money can be used to help cover medical expenses, household bills or anything the plaintiff wishes. We do not restrict how the money is used. Repayment is only made when a settlement is reached. If the case is lost, there is no obligation on the part of the plaintiff to repay the cash advance.
If you suffered serious injury or lost a loved one in a pedestrian-auto accident and awaiting justice, don’t let your bills wait and ruin your credit. Allow Lawsuit Financial to help you during this time so you can seek justice for your loved one. Call our office or visit us online for more information or to complete a funding application.
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Lawsuit Financial Corporation is a pro-justice lawsuit funding company that seeks to educate plaintiffs and attorneys about lawsuit funding. Our company is an attorney owned and operated full service legal finance company recognized by attorneys nationwide as a preferred choice for legal funding services. Mark Bello, CEO and General Counsel, is recognized as an expert in this field, both as an underwriter of these transactions and as an advocate for appropriate treatment of plaintiffs/clients in this industry and in litigation.
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