Customer Blames Supermarket for Injuries

When people slip and fall, they often believe it was their own fault. In reality, when a property owner fails to maintain their premise safe or fails to warn visitors of potential hazards, the victim may seek compensation for damages incurred.

A woman has filed a lawsuit against a major supermarket chain alleging the store’s negligence led to her slip-and-fall injuries.

The lawsuit alleges that the plaintiff was shopping in the paper products aisle when she suddenly slipped and fell due to a liquid substance on the floor. As a result, the woman says she suffered physical injuries, damages, and incurred medical expenses. According to the claim, the defendant failed to uphold its duty to maintain and keep its premise safe, failed to post signage to warn customers that the area was slippery, and failed to mop up the liquid in a timely manner. The plaintiff seeks a trial by jury and damages up to $50,000.

This plaintiff should be prepared for a long legal battle. Large supermarket chains have high-powered attorneys well versed in how to litigate cases, making it difficult for an innocent victim to receive the compensation he/she may be entitled to obtain. They will drag out the case as long as possible hoping the plaintiff will give up due to financial needs. For those struggling financially to pay additional expenses compounded by lost wages, lawsuit funding may be helpful.

Lawsuit funding is a cash advance giving a plaintiff the staying power necessary to avoid settling for pennies on the dollar. It puts a plaintiff in a better position to fully recover the highest possible settlement. Once an application and supporting documentation is received, Lawsuit Financial will review the merits of the case. If approved, the cash advance can be receive in 24 – 48 hours.

Lawsuit funding does not require a credit check, employment verification, or collateral. Best of all, funds are only repaid when the case settles. If the plaintiff does not win the case, the cash advance is completely waived.

If you have filed a slip and fall lawsuit, are being represented by an attorney, and in need of immediate cash while waiting for compensation in your case, contact Lawsuit Financial to learn more about lawsuit funding and how it can help you and your case.

Justice Served For Some In Deadly Apartment Fire. Lawsuit Funding May Help Pending Cases

In December 2014, a fire broke out in a San Antonio, Texas high-rise apartment building for senior citizens which left five dead, injuring a dozen others, A sixth resident died days after the fire. Nearly 100 displaced residents scrambled to find housing.

The fire broke out about 6:30 a.m. at the Wedgewood Senior Living Center in Castle Hills, a suburb surrounded by San Antonio. More than 160 firefighters from six fire departments were called to the scene.

Six months before the fire several residents had filed a lawsuit alleging that bird feces had contaminated the apartment's drinking water and caused illnesses to several residents, including spores found in one resident's lungs. In the wake of the fire, asbestos was found in areas of the building.

In the aftermath of the fire, a jointly filed negligence lawsuit claimed apartment management neglected to take basic fire safety precautions in order to keep tenants safe by failing to install or maintain certain safety measures. The suit cited a list of issues, including the lack of fire sprinklers inside the 11-story building, failing to install or maintain smoke detectors, smoke alarms and fire extinguishers, and failing to adequately notify elderly residents of how to evacuate in the event of a fire.

The building did not have fire sprinklers, although it was not required to under Castle Hills’ grandfathered rules. Last year, State Representative Rick Galindo (R) sponsored a bipartisan bill that became law Sept. 1, which requires all Bexar County high-rise residential buildings in which the population is majority elderly or mobility-impaired to be retrofitted with fire sprinklers by 2027.

Recently, more than 60 survivors reached a confidential settlement with Entrada Management Services, Inc., Bellamar Texas, LLC and the Wedgewood Senior Apartments. A prior settlement was reached with Hernandez Painting, which had been doing work at the complex before the fire. Although still unresolved are claims against Firetrol Protection Systems which designed, installed and maintained the fire alarm system. The lawsuit alleges that the systems failed to properly operate the morning of the fire, and thus contributed to the injuries and deaths.

In separate lawsuits, relatives of those killed reached a tentative settlement with the apartment operators last year, although they have sent filed paperwork alleging Entrada and Wedgwood hid the fact that they had more insurance coverage than disclosed, so they could settle at a lower cost. Family members also have an open claim against Firetrol.

Property owners and managers have a legal obligation to keep an apartment complex free of known dangers, including maintaining adequate security and fire safety measures. If they shirk this responsibility, serious injuries or death can occur. But, securing financial compensation in premises liability cases can be difficult. For victims who find themselves in needing financial assistance while in a pending lawsuit, premise liability lawsuit funding may be beneficial.

The main reason plaintiffs seek lawsuit funding is to take away the financial pressure of settling a case too early, for too little just to pay the bills. The process is quick simple because there is no need for collateral, a credit check or employment verification. As long as the case is strong, funding approval is usually granted within 24 – 48 hours. Repayment of the cash advance is made only when the case successfully settles, but if the case is lost, the repayment is completely waived.

If you have been seriously injured or lost a loved one in a tragic accident such as this apartment fire and doubt you can maintain your life financially while awaiting your case to settle, lawsuit funding could be the answer you need. Contact Lawsuit Financial for a free, no obligation case analysis.

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.

Settlement Reached Against West Virginia Landlord Over Fire That Killed Nine

The deadliest fire in Charleston since seven firefighters perished while battling a fire at a Woolworth department store in 1949, gives rise to the importance of working smoke detectors in every room of your home and an emergency evacuation plan in place in the event of a fire. The failure to have working smoke detectors, especially in rental properties, can give rise to negligence lawsuits and other claims for injuries resulting from fires.

Settlement agreements have been reached in lawsuits resulting from the death of two adults and seven children in a March 2012 Charleston house fire. A family member of one of the victims said the fire broke out shortly after the last guest left a birthday party at the home. The woman said she was outside smoking a cigarette when the fire began, but the house became engulfed before she could get back inside. The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives ruled the cause of the fire “undetermined.” 

The lawsuits alleged that the property owner failed to maintain smoke alarms and did nothing about recurring electrical problems. State law requires landlords to install smoke detectors in each rental unit bedroom, among other places. Although the landlord said she ordered eight smoke detectors to be installed last fall, investigators only found three inside the home. One smoke detector either didn't work or was improperly installed; the others weren't installed. The settlement amounts are confidential. The house was demolished in August 2013.

A wrongful death claim can be brought against anyone who, through recklessness, carelessness, negligence or lack of skill, causes the fatality of another. With a solid lawsuit as collateral, plaintiffs have a good case for lawsuit funding. This emergency cash advance can keep them financially afloat until a settlement is reached. The application process takes less than five minutes. There is no need for a credit check or employment verification, and there are no fees or other up-front payments. Once a case is approved for funding, the lawsuit cash advance can be available in less than 48 hours. When the case settles, we collect a previously agreed upon portion of the settlement.  Should the case be lost, the repayment is completely excused.

If you are strapped for cash while patiently waiting for your settlement from a lawsuit, Lawsuit Financial can help you secure the funds you need to make ends meet while working through this financially rough time of your life. Call us today!

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.

Get a Free, No-Obligation Lawsuit Funding Consultation For You Slip And Fall Injury

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over one million Americans suffer a slip, trip, and fall injury and over 17, 000 people die in the U.S. annually because of these injuries. A slip and fall accident refers to situations when someone slips, trips or falls as a result of a dangerous or hazardous condition on someone else's property. It can happen anywhere – the grocery store, mall, restaurant, or someone’s home; inside or outside. Wherever or however the slip and fall occurred, you may be legally entitled to compensation for the damages and costs associated with your injuries.

An experienced attorney can help slip and fall injury victims obtain financial compensation from the negligent parties. The attorney will work with accident reconstruction experts who can prove that your injuries were caused by the inadequate conditions on another party’s premise. 

The wheels of justice turn slowly, and it can often take more than a year for a slip and fall accident victim to receive money from a settlement or judgment. While such cases may not sound as serious as other types of personal injury accidents, the pain and suffering, medical expenses, recovery time, and loss of income if unable to return to work, can take a huge emotional and financial toll on the victim. Lawsuit Financial can provide a lawsuit cash advance to pay the bills until a settlement is reached.

A lawsuit cash advance is financing against the future proceeds of the case. It can ease the financial burden and allow a slip and fall victim to stay the course and receive all of the compensation deserved. There are no up-front fees, no credit checks and no monthly payments. If you lose your case, you owe NOTHING; we take all the risks!

If you have been injured through a slip and fall accident at another's home or business, and have an attorney, we may be able to provide lawsuit funding assistance. Contact us online or call 1-877-377-SUIT (7848) for a FREE no obligation evaluation of your case. You may be able to get the money you need in as little as 48 hours!

Mark Bello is the CEO and General Counsel of Lawsuit Financial Corporation, a pro-justice lawsuit funding company.

Signing Away Her Rights!

An innocent trip to an indoor trampoline park can end with a trip to the emergency room - or worse - due to failing equipment, poor supervision and overcrowding.

 

Three weeks ago, Grace and her family went to Jumpstreet, an indoor trampoline park to celebrate her son’s 7^th birthday.  When asked to sign a liability waiver, little did Grace know that she was signing away her right to receive financial help in the event of an injury.

On November 29, Grace was jumping, did a little flip, and fell hard on her neck.  She said immediately following the fall, she felt nothing.  Grace was transported to an area hospital with a severe spinal cord injury.  Two days later, she underwent surgery to remove broken pieces of vertebrae and install two titanium plates to protect her spinal cord.  Doctors said if the injury had been one vertebrae higher, Grace would have been on a ventilator and unable to talk.  If she had been moved even an inch before paramedics arrived, she may not have survived.

Since that day, Grace has been paralyzed from the waist down, but has regained limited use of her arms. She was finally able to feed herself, but otherwise, needs assistance with everything - getting in and out of her wheelchair, getting dressed, and going to the bathroom. She goes through three hours of excruciatingly-painful physical therapy every day and is receiving an experimental treatment in which electrodes deliver an electrical stimulus to her legs.  Her future is uncertain, but Grace is determined to walk again.

Despite the liability waiver, her family plans to file a lawsuit, alleging park negligence and at least partial responsibility.  Grace’s husband faults the design of the facility for causing his wife's life-altering injuries.  He said the facility is designed with profit in mind – how many people can they squeeze in rather than safety.  Their attorney said the waiver does not absolve Jumpstreet from "any hidden dangers or gross negligence." The investigation is ongoing.

In recent years, trampoline safety at indoor facilities has come under closer scrutiny as a number of children and adults have experienced serious injuries.  Last year, an 11-year-old girl broke her leg in two places running down a narrow trampoline and a man died after he fell and broke his neck in five places at an indoor trampoline park in 2012.

When visiting a trampoline park, you are generally covered by premises liability law which states that the business is responsible to do its duty to keep you safe. What most people don’t know is that trampoline parks are still a largely unregulated industry; it is left up to individual park owners to establish their own rules and regulations.  A liability waiver excuses the park from simple negligence and also establishes an assumption of risk. However, the liability releases have limits.  Simply signing a waiver does not protect the business from any and all lawsuits in the event of an injury; if there was gross negligence, you may be eligible for compensation. Whether or not you sign a waiver, you still have a right to expect that the facility will do its best to protect you as a visitor. Liability waivers are not as cut and dry as the facility would like you to believe. There are many ways that the trampoline park and its employees can be held liable for your injuries. Therefore, it is best to discuss your case with an experienced attorney.  A lawsuit may not only compensate you for your injuries, but help make trampoline parks safer.

It is not unusual for people with serious injuries to have difficulty paying their bills. Many will be unable to return to work due to injuries or in caring for a child seriously injured.  When income and savings are not sufficient to meet financial obligations, many people are at a loss regarding what to do and may consider settling for less than case value or face bankruptcy. For those seriously injured and represented by an attorney, lawsuit funding may be an option

Lawsuit funding is a cash advance leveraged against the proceeds of your future settlement. There are no application fees or monthly payments and you only pay back the funding company when your case is resolved. Because the funds are provided on a non-recourse basis, you only have a responsibility to repay the advance if you win your case; lose and you owe nothing.

With our online application you can start the process in less than five minutes.  Once we received supporting documentation in your case, we can make a funding decision within 24 hours.  If we approve your request, we will immediately send you and your attorney a contract for signature. Should you accept the contract, you can have cash in hand in as little as 24 hours. When the bills are paid, you can focus on recovering from your injuries. Contact us today and see if we can help.