Two Children Killed in Five-Vehicle Warrenton, Missouri Crash Due To Drunk Driver

Study-after-study has shown that distracted driving from cell phone use hampers reaction time as much as a drunk driver with a blood alcohol level of 0.08. Just as with drunk driving, distracted driving causes the driver to take his focus off the road for seconds at a time and, therefore, impairs driving ability. The distracted driver loses his ability to drive defensively--in similar fashion to how driving under the influence can diminish response times; a split-second lag time in hitting the brakes can have deadly consequences. Here is a tragic car crash resulting from a driver not only looking down at his phone, but also driving while intoxicated.

A drunk driving accident took the lives of two Warrenton, Missouri children as the Labor Day weekend was coming to an end. The children, 7 and 13-years-of-age, were pronounced dead at the scene. Both their parents were hospitalized in serious condition.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the family’s Hyundai Elantra was rear-ended by a Cadillac Escalade while they were traveling eastbound on I-70 near Blue Springs. The Escalade then hit an Acura, pushing it into two other vehicles. The driver of the Escalade and the occupants of the three other vehicles were not seriously injured. Everyone involved was wearing a seat belt.

The negligent driver told police he was on his way home with cruise control on. He said he looked down at his phone to change a song, and was still looking down at the time of the crash. The man also admitted that he had been drinking prior to the collision, but refuse to give a breathalyzer test. Two blood samples were later taken. He faces two counts of second-degree murder, two counts of second-degree assault, driving while intoxicated and driving with a revoked license.

A personal injury attorney can stand up for the rights of seriously injured victims, or family member who lost a loved one due to a distracted and/or drunk driver. Often times, achieving maximum compensation can take months, even years. Unfortunately, the wait can send victims into financial ruin. For example, in this tragic accident, the family will incur funeral and burial expenses for the two children, as well as medical expenses for the parents. Depending on the parent’s recovery, they could incur costs associated with physical therapy and rehabilitation, disability, or a host of other expenses. They will most likely need a new car. All this will be in addition to their ordinary living expenses. What if they are out of work for months or indefinitely? What if they have little savings? To help them cope financially until a lawsuit settlement, the family can apply for pre-settlement lawsuit funding.

Lawsuit Financial 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.

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If you are in a pending lawsuit and struggling financially, let Lawsuit Financial help you get back financial control of your life, allowing time for the justice system to work in your case. The application process is quick and easy, and can be done online or call our office at 1-877-377-7848 for a free, no-obligation evaluation of your case.

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.

Preschoolers Crash Trying To Drive To Grandma’s House

They can't even see over the steering wheel let alone reach the pedals - but a couple of preschoolers who wanted to visit grandma’s house decided to take mom's car and drive themselves there!They can't even see over the steering wheel let alone reach the pedals - but a couple of preschoolers who wanted to visit grandma’s house decided to take mom's car and drive themselves thereTwo Washington preschoolers who could not even see out the windshield let alone reach the pedals, grabbed the keys and hopped in the family SUV. The children, ages 3 and 5, managed to start the vehicle, pull out of the driveway, and into a nearby intersection before t-boning a Volvo sedan, according to police. The driver of the Volvo escaped with minor cuts and bruises; the two kids were not injured. When asked where their mother was, one of the kids said, “Sleeping. I want to go to my grandma’s house.”

Whenever a case like this hits the media -- and it always does -- the public response is the same: How could a parent be so negligent? As outrageous as this incident may seem, it really could happen to anyone. Think about it! Have you ever fallen asleep on the couch while watching TV, reading a book or even watching the kids play? When you woke up, maybe you found that they got into the candy or spewed toys across the family room floor. Maybe they built a fort with their bedroom drapes. For the most part, no harm done, right? Now think about what could have happened. Your little ones could have easily turned on the oven to cook some chicken nuggets. They could have slipped out of the house and got hit by a car. They could have even found the keys and easily tried to drive to grandma’s house.

Don’t think something like this can’t happen to you – it can and it could result in serious or fatal injuries! The important lesson to take away from this incident is – cars are not toys.

• Never leave your keys within reach of young children. With recent technology, all it takes is the key fob to be near the car for the vehicle to start at the push of a button.
• Keep the car doors and trunk locked at all times, even in the driveway or garage.
• Never leave a child unattended in a motor vehicle or allow a child access to one without adult supervision. Children can die from heat stroke or carbon monoxide poisoning. They may also be able to start the vehicle or climb out of the car and wander off or be injured by another vehicle.
• each children that cars are not for playing and hiding. Children trapped in cars can die from hyperthermia or heat stroke.

This is also a good time to remind all parents to child-proof your home. One of the first steps in doing so is making sure your kids can't get out of the house or into rooms that aren't childproofed. Door knob covers make it hard for little hands to get a grip, turn, and open doors. They should be placed on all of the doors leading out of your home and on bathroom doors. For more safety tips to protect your little ones, click here.

They can't even see over the steering wheel let alone reach the pedals - but a couple of preschoolers who wanted to visit grandma’s house decided to take mom's car and drive themselves there!They can't even see over the steering wheel let alone reach the pedals - but a couple of preschoolers who wanted to visit grandma’s house decided to take mom's car and drive theAbout 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.

Fatal Car Crash Is A Tragic Reminder Of Danger To Teens As The Holiday Weekend Approaches

Investigators believe a 17-year-old driver was speeding when he lost control of his 1999 Ford Taurus and crashed into a tree, splitting the car in two. The driver and three passengers were ejected, according to reports from the Milwaukee County medical examiner’s office. Two of the passengers, both 15-years-of-age, died from injuries. Several witnesses reported running to the crash scene to render aid and found at least one of the victims already deceased. The driver and one passenger were taken to an area hospital with serious injuries. All four teens were relatives and were returning from playing basketball that evening when the crash occurred.

The investigation is ongoing, but according to a criminal complaint, other motorists reported that the driver was speeding at nearly 80 mph, swerving from lane to lane, when he lost control, left the street and crashed into the tree. He faces two counts of homicide by negligent driving and one count of reckless driving causing great bodily harm, all felonies.

This is the “same kind of mistake that kids anywhere in any part of the state or country could have made,” said the principal from the school of one of the deceased teens.

Auto accidents are the number one cause of death for teens nationwide; they permanently alter the lives of all involved. Researchers found that teens have a higher risk of auto accidents and are 2 1/2 times as likely as adults to be in a crash. Common dangers for young drivers include:

• Speeding
• Distracted driving
• Too many passengers
• Not wearing seat belts
• Driving under the influence
• Aggressive or careless driving

This is why many states have imposed tougher requirements on young drivers by requiring three stages of licensing — learner's permit, intermediate stage, and full license — and set 16 as the earliest age for entry into the learner's permit process. The graduated system helps young drivers by limiting high risk driving situations, increasing adult supervision and extending the educational requirements of the novice driver.

Studies continue to show that parental involvement is one of the most powerful weapons in the fight to keep teenagers safe. While a parent has no way of knowing if their teen will always follow the rules once they leave the house, it is important to keep re-enforcing safe driving habits. This includes understanding the importance of adhering to the speed limit, avoiding distractions while driving, and how to respond to situations on the road without panicking. Having proper insurance coverage is another way to protect your teen. Talk with your insurance agent about various options and be aware of your state’s requirements.

Even then, the most responsible driver may find themselves in a car crash. If you or a loved one is seriously injured or killed in an automobile accident at no fault of your own, you may be able to recover damages for medical bills, loss wages, and pain and suffering. It is important to contact an attorney who specializes in these types of cases.

Losing a loved one unexpectedly can be extremely difficult and painful. Even when liability appears straightforward, the case can drag on for months, even years. The wait will often put victims in a financial predicament. Worried about paying bills and meeting other financial obligations? While an attorney fights to obtain the best possible settlement, Lawsuit Financial may be able to provide a lawsuit cash advance, without consideration of your credit score or employment status. A financial transaction, known as lawsuit funding, is a valuable solution to obtaining immediate cash to cover pressing needs until a case reaches settlement. The repayment is made from the proceeds of the case. If your case is lost, the cash advance is waived in its entirety.

Eligibility is based on attorney representation and a strong case. Once these qualifications are met, the application process is quick and easy; it takes less than five minutes online or over the phone. Once approved, funds can arrive by wire or check within 24-48 hours. While the money can be used at your discretion, it typically helps pay medical expenses or important monthly obligations such as mortgage or rent payments and utility bills.

If you have been injured in an accident caused by a reckless driver and have an attorney representing your case, but don't have the financial ability to wait out a lengthy litigation process, auto accident lawsuit funding may be a solution. For more information or a free, no obligation consultation, contact Lawsuit Financial or complete our online application.

Road Rage Widow Files Lawsuit

Is your personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit taking too long to settle? Has your insurance company refused to pay under your uninsured motorist benefits? Are your bills piling up and you need help? Lawsuit Financial may be able to provide a lawsuit cash advance to help you survive financially and avoid debt.

An Oklahoma man was one of two people allegedly shot as he drove along Interstate 40 the night of Dec. 16, 2015 during what authorities believe was a random act of road rage. His wife, who was a passenger in the vehicle, was uninjured. She recently filed a lawsuit against her husband’s accused killer, as well as the couple’s own insurance company that has not paid uninsured motorist benefits to date. No amount of damages has been specified in the lawsuit.

While this case may be a rare form of road rage, it doesn’t negate the fact that road rage is causing more and more car accidents each year. As of 2015, there were more than ten times as many fatal crashes due to road rage than in 2004. Most road rage incidents involve drivers who react with anger toward other drivers. Often, the very behaviors they are angry about are the same kind of behaviors they themselves react with: aggressive driving behaviors like tailgating, weaving between lanes, cutting people off or expressions of hostility.

If you have been involved in an accident due to road rage, you have legal recourse. You may seek compensation for pain and suffering, loss wages, loss of consortium, medical expenses, funeral expenses, property damages and out of pocket expenses. If you have lost a love one due to road rage, you may follow a wrongful death lawsuit.

Waiting for a settlement may take a toll on your life because these cases often take years to resolve. Even if a settlement is forthcoming, the legal process will typically take longer than you can financially withstand. To avoid settling too soon or facing bankruptcy or foreclosure, you can seek help from Lawsuit Financial.

Lawsuit Financial provides assistance to cash-strapped plaintiffs in the form of a lawsuit cash advance. The best part of this cash advance, known as lawsuit funding is that it is risk-free. Repayment is only made once the case successfully settles; there is no obligation to repay if the case is lost.

Our application process takes less than five minutes. Once received, we will contact your attorney for pertinent case documentation. Approval typically takes between 24 – 48 hours. There are no application fees, monthly payments, or credit checks; we base funding solely on the merits of your case. To apply, simply click here or call our office toll-free at 1-877-377-7848. We also offer free, no obligation consultations.

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.

Lawsuit Financial Helps Plaintiffs Avoid Settling Their Case Prematurely For Less Than Deserved

An auto accident lawsuit begins by hiring an experienced attorney. Your attorney will notify the at-fault party and/or his/ her insurance company. The process of collecting evidence, seeking medical attention, and trying to get your life back to normal will begin. But, many lawsuits take months, even years to resolve. Although your attorney will work hard to seek justice and the largest settlement as quickly as possible, the defendant’s insurance company will drag its feet denying, delaying and defending the claim. They have all the time and money. This gives them substantial leverage against you and your attorney.

Until your injuries heal and your case resolves, you could find yourself in financial trouble. The situation can be more devastating if you are the sole breadwinner. If you don't have the financial ability to wait out the litigation process, you may consider settling for less than you deserve. A better option is lawsuit funding.

A lawsuit cash advance helps with the medical bills, mortgage payments, car payments, rent, or other living expenses while waiting for your personal injury lawsuit to resolve or a settlement to be determined. Lawsuit Financial takes on your financial burden by providing a non-recourse cash advance. All we require is a strong case and attorney representation. We do not require:

• Credit Checks
• Employment verification
• Upfront fees
• Monthly payments

We are only repaid once the case settles, at which time the repayment is made by your attorney from case proceeds. So, at no time would you ever pay out of your own pocket. If the case is lost, repayment of the case advance is completely waived.

To learn more or for a free, no obligation consultation, contact Lawsuit Financial at 1- 877-377-7848. You can also complete our online contact form and a representative will contact you within 24 business hours.

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.

 

 

Lawsuit Funding: A Financial Mechanism To Help Plaintiffs In Nursing Home Negligence Cases Fight for Justice

A 2010 lawsuit has resulted in a jury award of $30 million verdict against a Memphis nursing home.

The lawsuit was filed by the family of a woman who resided at the Allenbrooke Nursing and Rehabilitation Center during 2008 – 2009. The woman was living in a room shared with her husband when she developed pressure sores on her right foot that went to the bone, according to the claim. The sores became infected with fecal bugs, resulting in her leg being amputated in October 2009. She died two months later. The lawsuit claimed that negligence, medical malpractice and violations of the Tennessee Adult Protection Act led to her death.

The jury award included $28 million meant as punishment against Allenbrooke, as well as related businesses and two owners in New York. The defendants’ attorney said that the defendants “presented substantial evidence demonstrating that this patient’s injuries were caused by serious and chronic medical conditions, rather than any negligence on the part of caregivers.” He claims that the verdict “is not based upon the facts and the law” and shows that the jury failed to follow legal guidelines given for their deliberations, therefore, the verdict will be challenged, and an appeal may follow.

This case shows what happens when doctors are negligent when it comes to patient care. It also shows how long nursing home negligence cases can take to settle. An appeal is no surprise; hospitals and medical professionals will do what is in their power to shirk responsibility for their actions. The plaintiffs’ attorney believes in the end that the jury verdict will stand. While the post-trial motion and possible appeal will delay justice, it is important to seek justice no matter how long it takes.

In the meantime, this family may be facing financial hardship. That is where Lawsuit Financial comes in. We provide lawsuit funding to help plaintiffs withstand the litigation process and still be able to pay the bills. Because we only care about the strength of the case, we do not require a credit check or employment verification. After completing an online application, one of our funding representatives will contact the plaintiffs’ attorney for case documentation. Once approved, funds can be available within 24-48 hours.

The family can pay outstanding bills and no matter how long the case takes to settle, payback is deferred until resolution. If the case is lost on appeal, the family would owe us nothing; lawsuit funding is provided totally risk-free.

If your family has suffered due to nursing home negligence, you have a pending lawsuit, and struggling financially to make ends meet, contact Lawsuit Financial. We provide no-obligation funding consultations; we also have an attorney referral program at no cost and with no obligation to use our services. Visit our website or call us toll-free at 1-877-377-SUIT (7848) for more information.

Jury Awards $3.3 Million Verdict After Man Dies From Being Administered Ten Times Prescribed Medication

Prescription drug errors are one of the most common forms of medical malpractice, typically due to the wrong dosage or the wrong medication. If the healthcare provider fails to provide the accepted standard of care resulting in serious harm or death, the victim (or surviving family members) should seek legal counsel to determine his/her rights.

Here is a medical malpractice case example that proves there needs to be better check-and-balance systems, especially when you are talking about life-and-death circumstances. If someone would have verified that the correct dosage of medication was being given, this patient may be alive today.

A Chicago jury has awarded $3.3 million to the family of a man who died after he was given 10 times the ordered dosage of an anti-viral medication at Northwestern Memorial Hospital (NMH).

The 56-year-old patient went the NMH in 2010 to be treated for an infection following a bone marrow transplant for leukemia. Doctors ordered 2,400 milligrams of the antiviral medical known as Foscarnet, a drug usually used with patients who have compromised immune systems. Due to a pharmacy error, the patient was administered 24, 000 milligrams in a single hour. The man immediately began to feel numb, became cold, and tried to vomit. Then, his kidneys began to shut down. He was placed on kidney dialysis, but eventually passed away.

The hospital admitted negligence for dispensing and administering ten times the prescribed drug, but denied the overdose caused the man’s death. During trial, the jury rejected that theory and awarded a $3.3 million verdict in favor of the plaintiff.

Although no amount of money can make up for the pain and suffering endured from medical negligence, the victim (or surviving family members) has the right to be compensated. Unfortunately, receiving just compensation can take years; time most victims don’t have because financial pressures are usually exacerbated by medical and/or funeral and burial expenses. When this happens, litigation funding is a great way to lessen the financial burden until a settlement is reached.

The fastest way to apply for litigation funding is by completing an online application. Upon receipt, Lawsuit Financial will contact your attorney for case documentation. Our underwriters review the materials on merit alone; we don’t need a credit check or employment verification. If approved, we can typically provide funding within 24 hours. The best part is that you pay no out of pocket costs whatsoever; we are repaid from the proceeds of the settlement. Should you lose your case, repayment of the cash advance is completely waived.

If you believe you or someone you love has been the victim of a prescription error or medication mistake, you should consult a medical malpractice attorney. Additionally, if you or your family is going through the emotional and financial stress from a medical malpractice or wrongful death, litigation funding may be the answer to help you through these times. No amount of money will ever replace a loved one, but litigation funding can help financially through the most difficult times. It is a means to assist with your financial burdens while your lawyer seeks appropriate justice. Call Lawsuit Financial toll-free at 1- 877-377-7848, or click here to apply.