Don’t Let Corporate Negligence Crush Your Financial Future

Construction site accidents are quite common and will often cause serious injury or death. While waiting for a fair settlement or verdict, if there is no life insurance, savings, or other funding sources, victims could take advantage of a service referred to as lawsuit funding to help pay immediate bills and expenses.

A 300-foot cell phone tower collapsed and minutes later a smaller tower fell, killing two contractors and a firefighter. The contractors were tethered to the larger tower when it collapsed in Clarksburg, W. Virginia in February 2014. One of the contractors was more than 60 feet up on the tower and the other about 20 feet up when the structure toppled. The firefighter was killed when the smaller tower collapsed as he walked from his vehicle to the scene. Two other contractors working on the larger tower were treated with serious injuries. The workers were doing maintenance to strengthen the tower’s support when the accident occurred. OSHA cited SBA Communications, owner of the towers, for safety violations.

Wrongful death lawsuits have been filed on behalf of the estates of the two deceased workers and personal injury lawsuits were filed on behalf of the two injured workers. The lawsuits name SBA Communications Corp. and three subsidiaries as defendants. Also named as defendants: FDH Velocitel of Northbrook, Illinois and three subsidiaries. All of the lawsuits contend faulty methods were used to shore up the main tower as efforts were made to alter it so it could host additional antennas and produce more revenue. The lawsuits seek compensatory and punitive damages and demand trials by jury.

Tragedies like this often have a financial impact especially when the family's principal means of support is gone. The primary objective in strategic lawsuit financing is to remove financial pressure to settle early and cheap and to assure that victims receive the compensation they deserve. Lawsuit Financial will evaluate the prospects for case success and potential case value and fund an amount that comfortably fits within that value.

Lawsuit funding is based solely on the merits of the case; credit rating or job status does not matter. The application process is simple and if approved, the lawsuit cash advance can be available within 24 - 48 hours. After a plaintiff’s application has been approved, lawsuit funding dollars are sent quickly and expeditiously either by wire or by check. When the plaintiff receives that money, they immediately pay off their medical bills, funeral expenses, or any other costs associated with the accident and/or deal with their usual regular financial obligations. Because it is a non-recourse cash advance, if the plaintiff loses the case, repayment is completely excused.

If you are in a pending personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit and need financial assistance, lawsuit funding might be a good fit for you. Contact Lawsuit Financial; the call is free; the advice is priceless.

Construction Worker Falls to his Death First Day on the Job

A 28-year-old construction worker died during his first day on the job at a SoHo construction site where workers were restoring the facade of an 11-story luxury loft apartment building. According to a preliminary investigation, the man appeared to have reached over the railing to turn over a plank when he lost his footing and fell three stories from a scaffold. He suffered head trauma and was pronounced dead at the hospital. He was not wearing a safety harness. It appears that there may have been negligence on the part of the general contractor. The Department of Buildings (DOB) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are investigating the incident, but a DOB spokesperson said that the general contractor has been cited for “failure to protect all persons and parties affected by construction operations” and “building the scaffolding contrary to approved plans.” Although the investigation is not complete, more recent information shows that the worker was not working in a protected area with railings and guardrails and the man had not taken a mandatory 30-hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) course as required for the work he was performing. The victim’s wife should contact an experienced wrongful death attorney who specializes in construction site accidents. An attorney can determine if the general contractor was negligent and if the family has a viable case. Tragedies like this also have a financial impact especially with the family's principal means of support gone. If the family pursues a wrongful death lawsuit, they may be interested to know that litigation funding can help pay pressing bills while waiting for a fair settlement or a jury verdict. Legal finance services have proven to be a godsend to people who need financial assistance; the lawsuit cash advance can be used for medical expenses, funeral and burial expenses, and monthly bills such as mortgage and car payments. There are no credit checks and you don’t need to a job to apply. Litigation funding is based solely on the merits of the lawsuit; credit rating or job status does not matter. The application process is simple and if approved, the lawsuit cash advance can be available within 24 - 48 hours. Because it is a non-recourse cash advance, if the plaintiff loses her case, the “lawsuit loan” is excused; repayment is not required. If you have filed a wrongful death lawsuit and need financial assistance during the litigation process, contact our offices today so you can withstand the lengthy litigation process. Source: New York Times, “Construction Worker Dies in SoHo Fall”, May 17, 2012

Is Your Case A Good Candidate For Lawsuit Funding?

Case One:

A 28-year-old woman went to a dental clinic to have three teeth pulled, but the dentist mistakenly pulled all 16 upper teeth. Restoration surgery would be in excess of $80,000. The woman needed the surgery prior to settling her case, but did not have immediate cash on hand. Faced with surgery and other mounting bills, she had to decide whether to accept a low-ball offer from the insurance company. The plaintiff qualified for a lawsuit cash advance which enabled her to have her surgery, stay financially afloat and await a fair settlement.

Case Two:

A construction worker was part of a crew that had been subcontracted out to complete an expansion at a local parts company dealership. When a beam fell off a forklift, the victim tried to get out of its way. Unfortunately, he couldn't, and the 33-foot long, 1,750 pound beam crushed him to death. It took only three minutes for EMS crews to arrive on site; the unfortunate victim could not be saved. The man was the sole breadwinner of his family of four. Cases like this take a long time to pursue and compensation for his wrongful death could be months, possibly years, away. His widow needed immediate cash to pay funeral expenses, tuition, mortgage, and other expenses. A lawsuit cash advance helped meet her necessary financial obligations until her case settled.

Case Three:

A drunk driver ran a red stoplight and crashed into a Honda Accord, seriously injuring the driver. The victim was under extensive medical care, including physical therapy for his injuries. He was unable to work for over a year. The insurance company offered the plaintiff $100,000 to settle. Needing immediate cash, the plaintiff told his attorney he wanted to settle. His attorney felt the case was worth 10 times the offer and urged the plaintiff to call Lawsuit Financial for pre-settlement funding. Upon evaluation of his case, the plaintiff was provided a $20,000 cash advance; his case settled six months later for $1 million.

In each of these cases, Lawsuit Financial helped level the playing field by providing plaintiffs with lawsuit funding to cover every day financial needs. Lawsuit funding is meant for those people who, because of difficult financial circumstances, need immediate cash to avoid further losses. Pre-settlement funding is non-recourse funding which means that the cash advance is only repaid if the plaintiff wins his/her case. If the plaintiff loses, they keep the cash advance free and with no obligation. A cash advance enables plaintiffs to recover from injuries while their attorney has time to negotiate a fair and equitable settlement. In other words, with lawsuit funding there is no need to accept a low-ball offer from the insurance company.

If you have filed a personal injury lawsuit and struggling to meet your financial obligations, call or visit Lawsuit Financial. Don't worry about being out of work. Lawuit Financial does not care about current or past employment; we do not run credit checks. Additionally, there is no upfront fees or monthly payments. Lawsuit funding is a non-recourse cash advance, so the only time we get paid is when you receive your settlement. If approved, cash can be wired into your account withing 24 48 hours. Then, concentrate on what is really important recuperating from you injuries and pursuing fair compensation.