Nursing Home Abuse Leads to Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Wrongful death lawsuits are typically filed by the family members of the deceased. Although nothing can heal the pain or bring a loved one back, bringing justice to those responsible for a wrongful death can bring peace of mind to the family and also help bring about change so others don’t suffer from the same wrongdoing. A wrongful death claim may also be the only way to recover the cost of medical care preceding death, funeral expenses, the lost financial contribution, and pain and suffering. Unfortunately, these types of cases typically take years to settle, during which time family members may have difficulties making ends meet. Financial distress is often alleviated when a family seeks lawsuit funding.

Here is an example to illustrate a wrongful death lawsuit and how lawsuit funding can help.

An elderly man was admitted to a rehabilitation center as part of his recovery from surgery. Due to his condition, he was on several medications and had a heart condition that made him a fall risk; the facility knew he was an at-risk patient for falling at the time of admission. One day, the patient was sitting in his recliner when he needed to use the restroom. As was his practice over the past week, he pressed the call button for nursing assistance. However, as time passed and his calls went unanswered, the man tried to reach his walker to go to the bathroom by himself. He was able to stand with the help of the chair, but after a few steps he fell hitting his head on the floor. As a result, the man sustained a brain bleed. Despite surgery, he passed away two days later. His family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the rehab center alleging that negligence caused the man’s death. The rehab center denied any wrongdoing and the case dragged on for two years before a settlement was reached.

Pre-settlement lawsuit funding can be an important tool in a wrongful death lawsuit such as this. With lawsuit funding, the family could focus on healing, rather than calculating expenses or worrying about how to pay their bills. The only qualification is a strong case with merit. Applying for funding is easy online or over the phone. A reputable company charges no upfront fees and no monthly payments; there are no credit checks or employment verifications. After case-evaluation, if approved for a lawsuit cash advance, funds can be available within 24 – 48 hours. Best of all, if the plaintiff loses his/her case the lawsuit funding company relinquishes the cash advance; the plaintiff owes nothing.

If your loved one was fatally injured by the negligence or wrongdoing of another and you need short-term cash, call Lawsuit Financial and learn how lawsuit funding can empower you to pursue your case to get the maximum settlement you deserve.

Minnesota Auto Mechanic Awarded $9.1 Million In Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

A Minnesota jury recently awarded an auto mechanic a $9.1 million verdict stemming from a 2012 medical malpractice lawsuit. Joseph Lakoskey sued his anesthesiologists after suffering spinal cord damage and paralysis in a 2012 surgery. According to the complaint, Lakoskey became ill with flu-like symptoms and sought treatment at North Memorial Medical Center. After being treated for dehydration, doctors determined he was suffering from a perforated bowel and recommended surgery. What happened next changed his life forever.

According to the lawsuit, Lakoskey’s treatment for dehydration was halted while he was started on anesthesia. This left him dangerously dehydrated during surgery which caused his blood pressure to drop and his spinal cord to get inadequate blood flow. As a result, Lakoskey sustained a spinal cord injury and paralysis. He tried returning to work after losing the use of his legs, but eventually sold the business. While intensive therapy helped him gain strength and mobility to the point that he could use a walker, he was forced to stop rehabilitation when grant and insurance funding ran out. He said the money from the lawsuit will allow him to replace his broken-down wheelchair and resume therapy.

This is an example of a medical malpractice victim that could have benefited from lawsuit funding. Had Mr. Lakoskey contacted Lawsuit Financial, we could have provide him with a lawsuit cash advance to continue his therapy while his case progressed through the legal process. For nearly 17 years, Lawsuit Financial has been providing litigation funding to plaintiffs in pending lawsuits. When clients contact our office, we don’t just take their application, we take time to understand their financial situation and offer the best solutions. But, simply providing a lawsuit cash advance is not our only responsibility. Through our Client Resource Center (CRC), we also provide direction and knowledge to our clients to help them “get back on their feet” and ensure they are taking the right steps for their future financial security. Our assistance in placing clients with the right people in the right program is offered absolutely free.

If you have been seriously injured due to medical negligence, have filed a lawsuit with a medical malpractice attorney and wish to apply for litigation funding, the fastest and simplest way is to complete an online application. Upon receipt, one of our representatives will contact you to begin the review and approval process. We can typically provide funding within 24 hours of receiving case documentation because there are no credit checks or employment verification; funding is provided solely on the merits of the case. The best part is our clients pay no out of pocket costs whatsoever and only pay the money back if their lawsuit is successful; if a client loses, the cash advance is theirs to keep. If you would like a no-cost, no-obligation consultation and to learn more about our CRC program, contact Lawsuit Financial toll-free at 1- 877-377-7848.

Record-Setting Judgment In Wrongful-Death Lawsuit For Medical Misdiagnosis

When a medical professional misdiagnoses a patient’s symptoms, it can often leading to a course of treatment that is inappropriate, even dangerous. If any harm resulting from a medical misdiagnosis could have been prevented, the patient may have a viable medical malpractice lawsuit. To understand your legal rights, it is important to contact an experienced medical malpractice attorney. Once the litigation process is underway, a lawsuit cash advance can help pay the bills until justice is done and compensation is received.

An Illinois jury recently awarded $950,000 in damages to the family of a 73-year-old man who died at a Gibson City hospital following the misdiagnosis of his medical condition. The patient was treated in the emergency room on October 6 and 7, 2008 complaining of chest pains. He was diagnosed with a peptic ulcer, released, and told to follow up with his primary care physician. He was subsequently admitted to the hospital on October 9, under the care of his primary care physician. The lawsuit alleged the physician failed to order appropriate tests and refer the patient to a cardiologist. The patient died in the medical/surgical unit six days after he originally sought treatment. A subsequent autopsy showed no ulcer and that the cause of his death was actually “hemo-pericardium with a transmural rupture of the left ventricle.” The jury verdict was returned after only four hours of deliberation. It is the first and largest medical malpractice verdict returned by a jury in favor of a plaintiff in Ford County, according to the family’s attorney.

Such a lengthy litigation process is not uncommon for medical misdiagnosis lawsuits. Sadly, plaintiffs do not have the deep pockets like hospitals and insurance companies. They typically can’t afford to wait forever for a settlement without feeling some financial stress. Lawsuit Financial helps innocent victims like this family seek fair and just compensation for medical negligence. We provide lawsuit funding to help pay medical expenses and the plaintiff’s daily household bills until justice is served and compensation received. Unlike a bank loan, there are no credit checks, employment verifications, or monthly payments. All that is required for approval is a one-page application and case documentation from the plaintiff’s attorney. Best of all, our clients owe nothing until the case settled, at which time repayment is made from the proceeds of the case.

Don’t be forced into an unfair settlement. If you are in a pending lawsuit and have no other avenues of financial assistance, consider lawsuit funding. Contact Lawsuit Financial for a free no-obligation consultation or to apply.