A Washington, DC attorney has filed a $50 million lawsuit against the Washington Metro Area Transit Authority (WMATA), alleging that he was severely injured when a metal pole fell and struck him in the head at a Metro station. According to the suit, the incident occurred as the man passed through the fare gate. He was able to stumble onto an upward escalator, seeking help from people at street level before being transported to the hospital. The man sustained "severe and prolonged bodily injuries" and is no longer able to work, according to the suit. He may require a lifetime of medical care.
The lawsuit claims that WMATA "knew or should have known" that the machinery posed a danger if not properly maintained and secured." The incident was captured by at least one WMATA surveillance camera, the suit said.
While the $50 million in claimed damages may seem high, for a Harvard Law graduate that had a starting salary of $200,000 and who is no longer able to work, and possibly facing a lifetime of medical treatment/care, it could actually be low.
In an injury case where a defendant is found liable for the injuries caused, a plaintiff will be entitled to receive monetary damages for medical expenses and other damages as well as lost income --past and future (earning capacity). This is calculated by looking at person’s past earnings prior to the injury, and using that rate of pay to determine the total amount of lost income. Future lost income is the income a person will not be able to earn because of the injury.
Most plaintiffs do not have the financial resources to withstand months, even years of litigation, especially those out of work and faced with ongoing medical expenses. Without a source of income it is easy to go through your savings and find yourself facing an impossible financial situation. When this happens, plaintiffs often agree to settle for less, much less, just to make ends meet. A better alternative would be litigation funding through Lawsuit Financial.
With a lawsuit cash advance, known as lawsuit funding, you won’t have to compromise your ability to obtain the compensation you deserve. Simply put, litigation funding is a lawsuit cash advance on the money you will receive once your case settles, without a long delay and no strings attached. This type of funding is known as nonrecourse, meaning that you owe nothing until your case has settled, and if you lose your case, the repayment is waived. When you aren’t under financial stress, it is much easier to focus on recovering from your injuries and getting the compensation you deserve.
The easiest and fastest way to get started is by completing an online funding application. This takes five minutes or less. There is no need for a credit check or employment verification. Approval for funding is solely based on the merits of the case. Next, we will request case documentation from your attorney. After evaluating the case, if you application is approved, both you and your attorney will sign a funding agreement. Your funds can be wired directly into your bank account within 24 - 48 hours.
If you have been injured in an auto accident and finding it impossible to pay the bills, you may benefit from litigation funding. Call Lawsuit Financial or complete our online contact form. Our case evaluations are absolutely free!
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