A Passenger Filed a Lawsuit against a Driver and his Employer, Alleging Negligence

When an auto accident occurs while a negligent driver is driving in order to perform his/her work duties, the employer may be held liable. Two ways that an employer can be held liable for a car accident caused by an employee is employer negligence in the form of hiring, training and supervision and vicarious liability. Vicarious liability is a legal concept that holds someone who is not directly involved in an accident responsible for accidental or intentional damages caused by someone else. For example, the owner of an automobile may be responsible for an accident caused by the driver of that automobile. An employer or supervisor may be liable for the negligent or intentional actions of their employees.

The point, obviously, is that if you have been injured, there may be multiple unknown parties who are responsible for the conduct of the person who directly caused your injury. They may have potential legal liability; it is your attorney’s job to make certain that all who are responsible are held to accountability.

A woman has filed a lawsuit against a carpet manufacturer and one of its drivers, alleging negligence caused an auto accident and ultimately her injuries.

According to the complaint, on April 4, 2013, the woman was a passenger in a vehicle being driven by her mother. The suit alleges that a van owned by the carpet manufacturer, crossed the center line, causing a head-on collision with the vehicle in which she was riding. As a result, the plaintiff sustained serious and permanent injuries, disfigurement, mental anguish and other damages. She alleges the negligent driver improperly crossed the center line, entered the lane in which her mother was driving, and failed to maintain proper lookout.

The plaintiff seeks trial by jury and an undisclosed amount in compensatory and general damages.

Now that the lawsuit has been filed, if the plaintiff does not have the financial ability to wait out the litigation process for a settlement or verdict, she may wish to consider litigation funding.

Litigation funding is a valuable service that helps plaintiffs pay medical expenses and ongoing monthly bills during the litigation process so plaintiffs are not forced to settle their valuable case for less than it is worth. Qualifying for litigation funding is easy with Lawsuit Financial because we provide the cash advance based on the strength of the case. If approved, the lawsuit cash advance can be received within 24 – 48 hours. There is no credit check and no income or employment requirements. In addition, paying back the advance is only made after the case settles. If, for any reason, the case is lost, the repayment is completely waived.

If you have been seriously injured due to the negligence of another driver, and struggling financially, let Lawsuit Financial provide a financial vehicle so you are not forced to settle for less than you deserve. Contact us online or via phone at (877) 377-7848 for a free, no-obligation consultation. Our experienced and professional litigation funding staff is waiting to answer your questions and help you understand the lawsuit finance process.