Trucking accidents cause thousands of
catastrophic and devastating injuries and deaths each year, resulting in
lawsuits which can often take an extended time to settle. During this time,
victims may be faced with mounting medical bills, mortgage payments, household
bills, or even worse – funeral expenses. The financial strain can not only
seriously impacts one’s life, it can also impact the case. Litigation
funding may be the best non-risk solution to avoid an early
settlement.
A mother, father, and 3-year-old daughter were
killed when a semi driver ran a red light and T-boned their Jeep Cherokee.
After hitting the Jeep, the truck hit two other vehicles. Those drivers were
treated and released at the scene. The truck driver was transported to the
hospital for serious injuries after a two-hour effort to extricate him from the
semi.
The preliminary investigation pointed to
inattentive driving by the semi operator as the cause of the accident. Police
are reviewing footage available from gas station surveillance cameras that
were located next to the wreck, and also said they have pulled the semi’s
“black box” which indicates that the semi driver was speeding. The
investigation is ongoing.
The last thing the family of the deceased needs is to face legal
and financial issues, but it is important for them to contact an experienced
attorney to understand their rights.
No matter how obvious it
may appear that the truck driver is at fault, this is by no means an open and
shut case. The claim can still take years to settle as the trucking
company and its insurance provider do everything in their power to avoid liability.
They may claim the semi suffered an unforeseeable mechanical issue or even that
the victims were at least partially negligent.
Wrongful death accidents
such as this one often financial hardship. If family and friends can’t provide
monetary support until the case settles, where else can the family turn for
help?
Litigation
funding is a non-recourse cash advance against the future
proceeds of the case. It is a smart, strategic move because it allows plaintiffs
pay medical expenses, funeral and burial expenses, and ongoing monthly bills
during the litigation process.
Once a request for
funding is received, Lawsuit Financial works directly with the
plaintiff’s attorney to determine the strength of the case. Credit standing and
employment history are not factors in our funding decision. Most times, we can
have a funding decision within 24 – 48 hours. Best of all, there are no
payments until the case settles. If the case is lost, the cash advance does not
have to be repaid. Where else can you obtain a “risk-free
lawsuit loan”?
If you have been injured
or lost a loved one in an auto accident, begin by consulting an experienced
attorney. Once you are in a pending lawsuit, if you need financial assistance,
call Lawsuit
Financial or complete our online application. It may be the
difference between settling for less too early and waiting for a fair judgment
later.
