Repeated Drunk Driver Offender Causes Crash, Killing a 3-Year-Old and Injuring Several Others

Weeks after completing probation for driving drunk, a Florida man again got behind the wheel while under the influence. This time, he ran a stop sign, crossed over the westbound lanes of the four-lane divided highway and the median, and struck the driver side of a 2002 Chevrolet SUV.

A witness said she heard the crash and turned toward the highway as the SUV flipped multiple times, sending belongings and debris flying. The crash caused a 3-year-old and another child to be ejected through the windshield. The witness performed CPR on the three-year-old for nearly ten minutes until police arrived. The two adults in the SUV were uninjured and helped free the other three children. All seven were taken to an area hospital were the 3-year-old was later pronounced dead. Two of the other children were critically injured. The intoxicated driver, his 9-year-old daughter and 5-year-old son were not injured. All occupants of both vehicles were wearing seatbelts.

A breathalyzer test after the crash showed the negligent driver had a blood-alcohol level between 0.125 and 0.128. State law presumes a driver is impaired at 0.08. He is being held without bail on multiple charges including DUI manslaughter. Records show that he has a lengthy history of arrests and driving infractions, including speeding, careless driving and shooting a gun out of a vehicle. Court records also show he settled an auto negligence suit in 2013 with a woman who said she was seriously injured in a crash. In December 2015, he failed field sobriety tests after running a stop sign and striking three road signs before coming to a stop. He was charged with drunk driving and his license was restricted to business-related travel until Dec. 29, 2016. After this most recent crash, a spokeswoman with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles said the agency will move to revoke his license for a year. Is it enough? This man has proven time and time again, that he will get behind the wheel while under the influence. Had he been stopped before, a little boy would be alive today.

While it won’t bring back this little boy, his family may choose to file a wrongful death lawsuit to recover expenses related to medical treatment, funeral and burial expenses, pain and suffering and more. An experienced wrongful death attorney is the best way to help them get the compensation they deserve.

Often times, achieving maximum compensation can take months, even years. Unfortunately, the wait can send victims into financial ruin. To help them cope financially until a lawsuit settlement, the victims can apply for auto accident lawsuit funding.

Lawsuit funding is an emergency cash advance to qualified plaintiffs that helps them get out of debt and keep their financial obligations current while waiting for a trial or settlement. It allows them to level the playing field and push for justice.

Victims are eligible for funding once they have attorney representation. An application can be completed online or over the phone, then Lawsuit Financial does the rest.

Funding decisions are based solely by the strength of the pending lawsuit; there are no credit checks, no employment verification and no upfront fees. If approved, the money can arrive within 24 – 48 hours. Repayment of the cash advance is made once the case settles, but if the funded plaintiff loses, the lawsuit cash advance is theirs to keep — no strings attached.

If you have been injured or lost a loved one due to a drunk driver, are in a pending lawsuit, and facing serious financial challenges while waiting for a settlement, contact Lawsuit Financial at 1-877-377-7848 to ease your financial burden and give your attorney the time needed to obtain full value in your case. If you do not have an attorney, we have a network of attorneys all over the country waiting to assist you. We would be happy to provide one in your area at no cost.

Driver Ran Red Light Killing a Woman and Her Granddaughter

Many drivers will run a red light or stop sign simply because they are in a hurry or distracted. Some will speed up at a yellow light trying to get through the intersection before the light turns red. Occasionally, a red light accident will happen because a traffic light has malfunctioned. Negligence on the part of driver or government entity can result in an auto accident lawsuit, but it may take time for authorities to determine the cause of the crash. When a delay occurs in the litigation process and the plaintiff is struggling financially, lawsuit funding can be a viable, risk-free solution.

A woman and one of her grandchildren were killed in a multi-vehicle crash after another driver ran a red light. Two other grandchildren were injured. Firefighters had to cut the victims from the vehicle. The driver responsible for the crash has been charged with two counts of homicide by vehicle and involuntary manslaughter, and six counts of recklessly endangering another person. Court records show that she was cited in November 2016 for allegedly failing to stop at a red light and for speeding in December 2016.

There are no words that can comfort family members of such a tragic accident, especially when the death not only resulted from the negligence of another person, but could have been prevented. The surviving family members may wish to pursue and wrongful death lawsuit seeking damages for medical bills, funeral expenses, pain and suffering, loss of companionship, mental anguish, and other damages.

Handling a wrongful death case is not an easy task. There are a number of legal issues that arise and because insurance companies are well represented by adjusters and attorneys, it is important for the family to seek and retain an experienced auto accident attorney.

Unfortunately, the legal process can drag on for years; insurance companies are notorious for dragging out a claim until the victim gives in to the lowest possible settlement. In order to wait for a fair settlement, yet avoid experiencing a shortfall in finances that could lead to a significant financial hardship, a plaintiff may benefit from lawsuit funding.

Once an attorney is retained and the lawsuit has been filed, it could be as little as six months, but more likely a year – or even years – until a trial date. It is not uncommon for the defendant’s attorney to delay in hopes that the plaintiff will settle too soon for too little. In the meantime, the litigation process can put a strain on financial resources, especially if the family was already struggling to pay the bills. Lawsuit funding can often be the financial staying power necessary to pursue the case to trial.

Lawsuit funding is a cash advance that can assist with mortgage/rent payments, funeral costs, medical expenses, and other household living expenses during the pending claim. To be eligible for funding, all a plaintiff needs is a strong case and legal representation. There is no need for a credit check or employment verification. Lawsuit funding is provided on a non-recourse basis. This means that there are no payments until the case settles. If the case is lost, there is no obligation to repay the cash advance. Funding can be approved in as little as 24 hours, with the funds wired directly into the plaintiff’s bank account or a check sent via overnight mail.

If you are in a pending personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit, don’t let your losses extend to your finances. Contact Lawsuit Financial at (877) 377-7848 or complete our online contact form to determine if a lawsuit cash advance can provide the financial staying power you need to achieve full compensation for damages.

 About Lawsuit Financial

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.

When Your Case Takes Too Long, Auto Accident Lawsuit Funding To the Rescue

Every lawsuit is totally different. Some will settle in a few months to settle while others may take several years depending on the issues involved in the case and the extent of the victim’s injuries. While some plaintiffs may understand that justice takes time, they are rarely prepared for a lengthy litigation process, especially when the defendant’s insurance company purposely delays, using every legal trick in the book to limit the plaintiff’s settlement. This is a common tactic to put pressure on a plaintiff who are struggling financially. After delays, they will offer a low settlement amount, hoping the plaintiff will feel forced to accept rather than waiting for the larger settlement deserved.

Although you may need the money and prefer to settle your case as quickly as possible, you do not want to get “shorted” on the compensation your rightfully deserve. Resist the temptation of quick money to ensure that you receive every penny you are entitled. A risk-free way of doing this is with lawsuit funding.

Lawsuit funding is a simple solution to help plaintiffs get back on their feet financially, so that they can pay their bills, buy groceries and live comfortably while awaiting settlement. Once a plaintiff is represented by and attorney and the lawsuit has been filed, it is time to consider one’s financial situation. Auto accident lawsuit funding is an emergency cash advance for plaintiffs who need to pay the bills during a lengthy litigation. In fact, it may be the only financially sound way to fight the insurance company deny, delay and defend tactics.

What is required to qualify for a lawsuit cash advance? All you need is attorney representation and a strong case. After completing a funding application, your attorney will provide the information necessary to determine if your case is approved and for how much. Credit checks and employment status do not matter. There are no upfront fees or monthly payments. You only repay the money once you settle your case, at which time your attorney will pay us from the case proceeds. So, no money ever directly leaves your pocket. Auto accident lawsuit funding is provided on a non-recourse basis, meaning if you fail to win your case, you are not required to repay the advance.

Have you been injured in a car accident, and now find it impossible to pay the bills? Call Lawsuit Financial toll free at 1-877-377-SUIT (7848) or visit us online to if you would like to apply for lawsuit funding or wish to simple request additional information.

 About Lawsuit Financial

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.

Florida Motorcyclists Run Over In Memorial Day Road Rage Incident

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is now investigating a road rage incident after two motorcycle riders were hurt when a driver ran them over just north of Tampa, Florida. The incident was recorded by a nearby driver after he heard an altercation break out between the driver of the car and a group of bikers.

After exchanging words, the driver of the vehicle ran over a motorcycle, knocking the driver and his female passenger to the ground before driving off. Several witnesses followed the man until he was caught by police a short time later. The couple knocked off the biker were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The hit-and-run driver was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and leaving the scene of an accident involving injury. He is also accused of sideswiping one of the witnesses who followed him. The nature of the argument has not been disclosed.

The victims can file a personal injury suit against the negligent driver and his insurance company. Since assault and battery are intentional acts, in addition to compensatory damages for injuries, the victims can also seek punitive damages against the negligent driver. But, auto accident lawsuits can be very complex by nature and sometimes result in a lengthy and stressful litigation process. Insurance companies are represented by some of the most tenacious defense attorneys that are backed by deep pockets which can result in dragging a case out for months or even years. Unfortunately for some victims are not financially stable to wait out the process, especially with unexpected medical expenses.

Although most auto accidents undergo lengthy lawsuits, victims should not have to worry about finances. Auto accident lawsuit funding can help plaintiffs sustain their daily as well as monthly financial obligations in order to hold out for full compensation for their injuries.

Lawsuit Financial is one of the experienced in the legal finance industry, and our application process is among the quickest and easiest. There is no credit check or employment verification, and no application fee. Once you apply, we work directly with your attorney to quickly assess the strength of the case. If your case qualifies for funding, we will prepare a contract to be signed by you and your attorney. Then the lawsuit cash advance can be wire transferred or sent by overnight delivery. All this could be accomplished within 24 – 48 hours. Best of all, our legal funding only requires repayment if you receive a favorable cash settlement award. If your case is lost, the repayment is waived.

If you have been involved in an accident due to road rage, you have legal recourse. Once you are represented by an attorney and have filed a lawsuit, you are eligible for lawsuit funding. Call Lawsuit Financial at (877) 377-7848 or complete an online application for a case funding evaluation today.

About Lawsuit Financial
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.

Couple Advocating For Stricter Texting While Driving Laws After Vehicle Plumments From Bridge

A Texas couple is recovering at home from a miraculous escape from death earlier this month. The elderly couple suffered serious, but non-life threatening injuries after their Ford F-250 was struck by an SUV, causing it to plunge from the Highway 175 bridge over the East Fork Trinity River. Crandle police said the driver of the SUV was texting and driving when she veered into oncoming traffic. She clipped the couple’s pick-up truck, forcing it to collide head-on with the guardrail. The initial impact forced the truck over the guardrail, where it fell 20 feet and landed on its roof in the embankment below. The couple believes had it not been for the mud created by rain earlier in the week that things could have been much worse. The SUV driver was issued three tickets – neglect collision, unsafe speed and going too fast for conditions, and failure to drive in a single lane. The woman is fighting all three, claiming a coyote jumped out in front of her car causing her to swerve, but police said several witnesses confirm seeing her serve in and out of her lane for several miles.

Text messaging is banned for all drivers in 33 states and the District of Columbia; Texas is not one of them. Many localities have enacted their own bans on cellphones or text messaging; Crandall is not one of them. This couple said they plan to advocate for stricter laws addressing texting and driving.

Sensible legislation is a necessary start, but just because something is difficult to enforce doesn’t mean we should ignore the issue. We all know that using a cell phone while driving is incredibly dangerous and should be illegal, yet many continue to engage in this risky behavior. Whether your state has a law banning texting or not, please, do not text and drive.

Lawsuit Financial is a leading provider of auto accident lawsuit funding all over the country. Auto accident lawsuit funding is provided to people who are injured or disabled in an accident and suffer financial setbacks as a result. As a provider of litigation funding services, we benefit, indirectly, from the filing of lawsuits. Accidents and injuries result in lawsuits; investing in lawsuits is how we make our living. As such, we do not derive an economic benefit from promoting texting bans and other safety measures. We do so because it is the right thing to do; the safety of our citizens is important to us and to every trial lawyer who has ever represented a seriously injured person or the estate of their deceased loved ones. We hope our readers will join us in supporting a national ban on texting while driving. It is time for all of us to stand up for safety.

Don’t Let The Race To The Finish Line Cause An Inadequate Settlement

Three people are dead after a chain-reaction crash triggered by street racing last month. California Highway Patrol officials said that two Dodge muscle cars (a 2012 Dodge Challenger and a late model Dodge Charger) were travelling over 100 mph in and out of LA freeway traffic when the driver of the Challenger approached a vehicle moving at normal freeway speed. As the racer tried to swerve around the other vehicle, he lost control slamming into a UPS 18-wheeler. The 18-wheeler went airborne, over the center median, and sheared off the top of an oncoming Nissan with four people inside. The truck came to rest on top of a red Ford Explorer before bursting into flames. The UPS driver and two teens in the Nissan were killed. The other two people in the Nissan were critically injured; two more people suffered minor injuries. The crash left the freeway closed for more than a day as officials made repairs to the damaged road surface and barriers, according to Caltrans and CHP officials. The 35-year-old driver of the Challenger is being held on three counts of second-degree murder. Police are still asking for help identifying the second driver believed to have been involved. They do not believe the drag racers knew each other.

 

Even if the driver(s) responsible face criminal charges, it is still possible to seek compensation from them in a civil case. Recoverable compensation might include medical bills, funeral and burial expenses, lost wages, other expenses related to the damages, as well as pain and suffering. If these families file a lawsuit and are struggling to meet financial obligations, lawsuit funding may be an option.

 

Auto accident lawsuit funding is a service that provides financial assistance to victims and their families while they wait for their case to be concluded and for justice to prevail. Lawsuit funding will help pay necessary bills and expenses, such as medical bills, funeral and burial expenses, auto payments, rent, and other damages as a result of injuries or loss. A lawsuit cash advance is based on the merits of the case and the time it will take to achieve that outcome. Funding can often be available in less than 48 hours after receipt of a completed application. Repayment is not required until the case concludes successfully; if the plaintiff loses, the repayment is waived in its entirety. Financial relief during the litigation process is only a phone call away; don’t let the finish line leave you settling too early for too little.

 

About Lawsuit Financial

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. For more information, visit www.lawsuitfinancial.com.

Lawsuit Funding: A No-Risk Financial Solution During A Pending Wrongful Death Lawsuit

A South Carolina woman is facing charges of driving under the influence resulting in death following a car-motorcycle accident. She has also been distribution of a controlled substance and driving too fast for conditions.

After someone dies in an auto crash, grieving family members are often left with many questions. What caused the accident? Could it have been avoided? What do they do now that their loved one is gone? Whiles sometimes auto accidents happen through no one's fault, often times they are due to negligence. In such cases, family members should pursue a wrongful death claim to uphold the victim's rights and begin the financial recovery process. A personal injury attorney can stand up for the rights of the family, but achieving maximum compensation can take time. Unfortunately, many victims are not in a financial position to wait out the litigation process because bills must be paid. If the plaintiff is unemployed or has poor credit, banks will usually not grant a loan. Even if approved for a bank loan, the victim would be required to make monthly payments and repayment would be required no matter the outcome of the case. Insurance companies know all this and won’t hesitate to pressure victims into accepting the lowest possible settlement. Before that happens, a better option would be lawsuit funding, a cash advance against the pending lawsuit.

A legal funding company understands the financial situation facing plaintiffs and knows the lengths that insurance companies will go through to reach a less-than-fair settlement offer. With a lawsuit cash advance, plaintiffs can level the playing field and push for justice. Funding is collateralized solely by the pending lawsuit. There are no upfront fees, no credit or employment checks and no monthly payments. Repayment of the cash advance is from the proceeds of the case, but if the plaintiff loses, the repayment is waived in its entirety.

If you or a loved one has been a victim of an auto accident caused by a negligent driver or your loved one was killed by a driver under the influence, consult a personal injury attorney who is knowledgeable and experienced in auto accidents. If you have mounting bills and expenses and feel the need to reach a quick settlement, stop! Apply for lawsuit funding with Lawsuit Financial to ease the financial burden and give your attorney time to obtain full value in your case. The application process is quick and easy, and can be done online. Once we determine if a case has merit and is approved for funding, you can have cash in hand within 24 - 48 hours. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation evaluation of your case.

About Lawsuit Financial
Lawsuit Financial Corporation 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. For more information, visit www.lawsuitfinancial.com.

Auto Accident Lawsuit Funding When Driver Negligence Takes Lives

When someone is fatally killed in an auto accident, family members will definitely be affected emotionally. Expenses associated with the accident can add up quickly; the family’s financial picture may far exceed their expectations. When emotions are high is not the time to make financial decisions. Often times, victims will settle for far less than the case is worth. Instead, consider auto accident lawsuit funding in order to wait for justice deserved.

Recently, there was a case in which the family of an auto accident victim filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a drunk driver. The fatal accident had occurred in 2013 when a drunk driver lost control of her vehicle and left the roadway before the car flipped over. The driver and one passenger suffered serious injuries; another passenger succumbed to injuries within hours of arriving at the hospital. Police said the driver’s alcohol level was 0.233%, three times the permissible legal limit.

The family of the deceased may consult a wrongful death attorney to seek compensation and justice. When an attorney begins a lawsuit, the amount of time prior to the lawsuit settling could take months, even years. If the family does not have the financial means to wait for the case to settle, lawsuit funding could be a viable option.

Lawsuit funding is a way for plaintiffs to get access to their financial settlement without the pressure of accepting an unreasonable offer from the insurance company. A lawsuit cash advance allows plaintiffs easy access to the funds they will received once a settlement is reached. Although the money can be used any way the client wishes, most often it is to pay funeral and burial expenses and other outstanding bills, as well as daily household expenses. Because funding is based solely on the merits of the case, there is no need for credit check or employment verification. Additionally, funding is on a non-recourse basis meaning that the plaintiff will only have to pay back the cash advance if compensation from the claim is received.

If you find yourself faced with a similar situation, consider lawsuit funding from Lawsuit Financial. We offer a free, simple and fast online application. Once we receive the application, we will contact your attorney for appropriate case documentation and work hard to get you an approval within a 1- 2 days.

Mark Bello is the CEO and General Counsel of Lawsuit Financial Corporation, a leader in the lawsuit funding industry and recognized by attorneys nationwide as a preferred choice for legal funding services.