Teen Killed In Pedestrian-Auto Accident Blocks From School

Pedestrian accidents may be the most devastating of all automobile related accidents, because they involve at least one person on foot, unprotected by a vehicle, seat belts, and airbags. When a car collides with a pedestrian, there is an extremely high potential for serious injury, even death.

While the driver is often to blame when a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle, it isn't always the motorists' fault. Pedestrians can also cause accidents. Determining fault can sometimes be a complicated process. Did the driver run a red light? Was the driver speeding? Was the driver distracted? Did the pedestrian wander out into traffic while texting? Could either person have avoided the accident?

A 17-year-old Minnesota boy was struck and killed while crossing a county highway in Minnetonka, just blocks from school. The Minnesota State Patrol reported that around 6:20 a.m., a Nissan Munro traveling westbound hit the teen as he crossed the highway; he was not in a crosswalk or at an intersection when he was hit. The teen died at the scene. The driver and a passenger were not injured.

This tragedy is a good time to reiterate these pedestrian safety tips.

• Cross the street only at intersections or marked crosswalks
• Do not cross in the middle of a street or between cars
• Continuously watch for traffic while crossing the street
• Avoid walking on roads without sidewalks and crosswalks
• Always look both ways before crossing the street – even if it is not a busy intersection
• Do not assume that cars are driving slowly enough for you to cross or for them to stop
• Do not run or dash into the street

The investigation is ongoing. If the motorist is determined to have been at least partially at fault, the family of the deceased teen may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit. While a lawsuit may be the furthest thing from the family’s mind in the devastating aftermath, seeking legal counsel and determining one’s rights is crucial. A personal injury attorney can help determine who may be at fault, and decide the best course of action in recovering the maximum compensation for damages.

Unfortunately, the legal process can drag on for years. 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 litigation funding.

Litigation funding is a non-recourse cash advance meaning if the plaintiff loses his/her case, repayment is excused. The only eligibility requirements are attorney representation and a strong case. Applying for funding takes less than five minutes. There are no application fees, credit checks, employment history verifications, or monthly payments. Once we received the application and supporting documentation, a funding decision can be made within 24 – 48 hours.

If you are seriously injured or lose a loved one in a pedestrian-auto accident that was not your fault (or, was only partially your fault), you may be able to recover damages for medical bills, loss wages, pain and suffering, loss of companionship, loss of financial support, and funeral expenses. Contact a personal injury attorney who specializes in handling pedestrian accidents. After seeking legal representation, if you are in need help with your short-term financial needs, contact Lawsuit Financial.

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.

Victims of Drunk Driving Accidents Can Protect Their Assets with Litigation Funding

The selfish decision to drink and drive can change lives forever! In many cases, the offender walks away with minor injuries or no injuries and receives an insignificant punishment or is sentenced to a few months in jail. On the other hand, the victim and/or their family will struggle emotionally, physically, and financially. As if that wasn’t enough, waiting out the litigation process can be paralyzing. In times like this, auto accident litigation funding is a good option. Here is a recent tragic accident that may benefit from the legal services at Lawsuit Financial.

Two Farmington, Missouri motorcyclists were killed after a pick-up truck crossed the center line on a curve, colliding with their motorcycle head-on, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The impact threw the couple from the motorcycle; they were pronounced dead at the scene. Both were wearing helmets. The truck driver was not injured. He was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and faces two counts of involuntary manslaughter. The crash happened at approximately 3:30 p.m. Sunday, on Highway 72 in Bollinger County.

Although it may be difficult for surviving family members to think about taking legal action following the loss of loved ones, a wrongful death lawsuit is the only way to hold the negligent party accountable for their actions and for the family to seek compensation for damages. In addition to compensation for funeral costs and other expenses resulting from the death, the family can also seek damages for the loss of present and future earnings as well as intangible elements of life, such as loss of companionship, which cannot be assigned cash value. Such cases can take months, even years to settle.

While all the precautions in the world can’t protect you against someone who consciously drinks and drives, Lawsuit Financial can protect your assets while you await a settlement or trial. Litigation funding is an emergency cash advance to assist qualified plaintiffs who are struggling to make ends meet due to injury or death caused by an auto accident. All that is required to be eligible for funding is attorney representation and a case with merit. Simply complete an online application and Lawsuit Financial will do the rest. Unlike a traditional bank loan, lawsuit funding is not a loan. Personal credit has no bearing on our funding decision, and you don’t need to be employed. Furthermore, there are no monthly payments. We are repaid only when the case successfully settles. If you don’t win your case, you don’t repay the cash advance – no strings attached.

Lawsuit Financial is one of the country's most experienced providers of litigation funding services. We work directly with your attorney to gather needed information to process your funding request quickly, typically within 48 hours. 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. 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.

Widow Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit In Breckenridge Ski Resort Crash

On April 4, 2016, a New Jersey man was on vacation with his family at the Breckenridge Ski Resort at the same time a New Hampshire ski team was training for an upcoming competition.  Around noon, the man was on the Tiger double black diamond when a 16-year-old from the ski team crashed into him. Ski patrol provided emergency care to the New Jersey man, but he succumbed to his injuries and died at the hospital.

Now, his widow is suing the teen, his mother, and the ski team, coach and sponsor. The wrongful death lawsuit claims the teen was out of control and skiing too fast for the conditions when the incident occurred. The complaint also alleges that the ski coach and team were negligent in their supervision and subsequent actions.

In addition to grief this family suffered, they may also be facing medical bills, funeral and burial expenses, and loss of income due to this tragic accident. A solution for their financial difficulties could come in the form of litigation funding, often times referred to as a “lawsuit loan”.

Litigation funding is an emergency cash advance that allows plaintiffs in financial straits to get back on their feet while waiting for their case to be settled or to go to court. One of the benefits of a lawsuit cash advance is the fact that plaintiffs do not have to deal with insurance companies who want them to settle for far less than they could expect in court. Insurance companies are not in the business to settle high. They want to reduce, diminish or dismiss as many claims as possible. Secondly, litigation funding is provided on a non-recourse basis. This means that repayment is only made once the case successfully settles. If the plaintiff loses, repayment of the cash advance is completely waived.

To qualify for litigation funding, a plaintiff needs attorney representation and a case with merit. After Lawsuit Financial receives a funding application, we will contact the plaintiff’s attorney for basic case documentation. A cooperative attorney is vital to the process, not only as to whether a plaintiff is funded, but how quickly funding can be determined. Because funding approval is dependent entirely on the strength of your case, there are no other criteria. Credit standing, job status, asset to debt ratios -- none of this matters. If the application is approved, the money can be wired directly to his/her bank account within 24 – 48 hours. There are no stipulations as to how the funds are used, but we encourage our clients to pay immediate medical bills, funeral and burial expenses, mortgage, utilities, or any other necessary financial obligations.

More and more attorneys are embracing this service because we provide litigants with staying power to see litigation through to a just conclusion. Contact Lawsuit Financial at 1-877-377-7848 today to learn how we can help you benefit from litigation funding.

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.

Improper Diagnosis and Treatment For Heart Patient Fell Short

When we enter the hospital we expect that the health care provider will do everything necessary to treat our condition. If a doctor does not provide proper treatment, it can lead to serious complications or, as in the following case, the death of the patient. For example, heart attacks are one of the most fatal injuries. A doctor’s failure to evaluate and perform specific tests to rule out heart attacks is essential. If not treated properly the risk of a fatal heart attack greatly increases.

A medical malpractice lawsuit has been filed against Rush University Medical Center claiming that negligent treatment resulted in a patient’s death.

According to the suit, the man entered the hospital with chest pains. Despite the doctor requesting testing, he did not request cardiac testing and therefore failed to diagnose a serious heart condition. The man was discharged, but later suffered a heart attack and died. The lawsuit alleges that the doctor was negligent by failing to diagnose the patient’s medical problem and failing to order the proper tests. Had the doctor done so, the patient could have been properly treated.

When someone’s death is caused by an undiagnosed heart attack, the surviving family members are often left wondering what could have been done. In many cases, further actions could have been taken to save the patient which is why the majority of medical malpractice lawsuits are the result of medical errors in diagnosis.

Plaintiffs in a medical malpractice lawsuit can seek compensation for medical expenses, funeral and burial expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. Once a lawsuit is filed, litigation funding can help combat mounting bills during a potentially long legal battle.

A lawsuit cash advance can ensure that this family’s bills are paid until the case reaches a settlement. Litigation funding is not provided against assets; it is against the potential settlement of the case. That means there is no need for a credit check or employment verification. The cash advance is simply repaid once the case successfully settles. If the family applies for, and receives a lawsuit cash advance from Lawsuit Financial, but loses their case, we would not require repayment. That is because we assume all the risks when funding clients.

If you have lost a loved one due to a medical misdiagnosis, filed a lawsuit, and in need of immediate funds, you may qualify for litigation funding. Apply today and see if Lawsuit Financial can put you in a position to negotiate the settlement they deserve. We guarantee a case recovery equal to the amount of money we advance. For further information on our unique legal funding programs, call Lawsuit Financial toll-free at 1-877-377-SUIT (7848), or visit us online. You could receive financial assistance within 24 – 48 hours.

Teen Killed While Standing On Shoulder of Florida's Turnpike

A 16-year-old Apopka, Florida boy was struck and killed by a car while standing on the right shoulder of the Florida turnpike, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Moments before he was hit, the teen was involved in a fender bender accident with another motorist. He turned on the emergency flashers and was standing on the passenger’s side of his vehicle when he was hit by a Nissan. He died at the scene. The driver of the vehicle that struck the teen said she had fallen asleep behind the wheel. She was treated at the hospital for minor injuries. The crash is still under investigation.

Falling asleep while driving is an all too common occurrence. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an estimated 100,000 police-reported crashes are the direct result of driver fatigue each year. The result is approximately 1,550 deaths and 71,000 injuries. Because not everyone reports all sleep-caused accidents, the actual number is most likely much higher.

Proving negligence in driver fatigue accidents is quite difficult unless the driver admits he/she fell asleep at the wheel. Whether the negligent driver admits fault or not, in order to seek compensation the victim will need to provide evidence to support a personal injury or wrongful death claim. The best way to pursue such claims is to consult an experienced attorney.

Let’s assume that an attorney takes this case but the family has been advised that a settlement may realistically take one to two years. Let’s also assume that the family has unpaid funeral and burial expenses, in addition to their normal monthly household bills. What can they do to avoid debt?

After retaining an attorney and beginning their pursuit of the litigation, this family may be interested in lawsuit funding. Lawsuit funding allows the plaintiff to obtain justice without coming up short financially because the insurance company delayed and refused the claim as long as possible.

There is no cost to apply for lawsuit financing, no hassles, no credit check, no upfront fees and no monthly payments. If the plaintiff qualifies for a lawsuit cash advance, the money can be available within 24 – 48 hours by check or wire.

If you find yourself in a similar situation, you may benefit from lawsuit funding.This legal finance service is not for everyone, but when you are facing financial hardship, our financing can be a very powerful tool. Don’t settle for less than you deserve; contact Lawsuit Financial to determine if lawsuit funding is an option for you.

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 Helps Personal Injury Claim Victims Seek Justice

Thousands of people suffer from a personal injury each year, and while you might want to imagine that it could never happen to you or someone you love, it can. The most common types of personal injury claims -- a means for an injured person to collect damages if he/she is injured by the actions or negligence or another person or entity -- are auto accidents, slip and falls, and defective products. When this is the case, you may be eligible to receive financial compensation in the form of a settlement.

Depending on the type and the severity of the injury, medical expenses can reach thousands of dollars or more, pain and suffering can last years and some injuries can put a victim out of work for life. Although you may have insurance to cover some medical expenses, it may not be enough.

Personal injury claims are designed to help victims seek compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, long or short term disabilities, but may also seek redress for emotional or psychological injuries. Even if the injuries incurred are minor and temporary, filing a personal injury claim may award substantial restitution, and in some cases, the victim may seek punitive damages. It is in your best interest to find an experienced attorney knowledgeable in your type of injury and who can help determine whether or not you should pursue your personal injury claim or lawsuit, and if so, your case value including medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Whether you file a claim or lawsuit, you will need to provide proof of medical expenses, missed days of work, medical records, police reports and anything else that proves the severity of your injuries. The insurance company uses this information to process a claim amount. A claim is between both involved parties and their insurance company, who will disperse the amount of money they feel your injury is worth. If, however, you feel your injuries are worth more than the settlement offer, you may choose to file a personal injury lawsuit.

Filing a personal injury lawsuit is not about greed, but justice and receiving fair compensation; it can also help prevent such negligence from being repeated. Unfortunately, many times these lawsuits will take months, even years to resolve. When injury victims feel forced, by financial circumstances, to consider settlements too early and for too little, they should contact Lawsuit Financial.

Lawsuit Financial knows about financial pressures from insurance companies and deep pocket defendants who have all the time and money in the world. Insurance companies and their attorneys are not injured, they are not missing work. Settlement or not, they can feed their families and take care of life's necessities. We can provide plaintiffs with lawsuit funding to take care of life's necessities (mortgage, rent, food, utilities, gas, car payments, medical expenses, transportation, etc) to reduce the financial pressures of an early settlement.

Lawsuit funding is not a “lawsuit loan.” There are not credit checks, employment verification, upfront fees or monthly payments, and it is not paid back, until the plaintiffs successfully settles. Should the plaintiff lose the case, we completely waive repayment of the cash advance. If the case qualifies, funding can be available within 24 hours.

If you have been seriously injured or lost a loved one in an auto accident, it is important to seek legal advice. Once the lawsuit is filed, if you are in need of fast cash, simply complete an online application or call our office, toll-free 1-877-377-SUIT. Our professional pro-justice staff is here to help answer your questions and process your application as quickly as possible.

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 Sues Hospital Over Slip-and-Fall Accident

A couple has filed a lawsuit against Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc. alleging that the hospital breached its duty to provide a safe environment to the public.

According to the complaint, the woman suffered injuries needing medical treatment when she slipped and fell on a freshly mopped floor. The plaintiffs hold the hospital responsible because the defendant allegedly failed to properly maintain its premises, failed to warn the public of the unsafe and dangerous condition and failed to properly train and supervise its employees. They request a trial by jury and an undisclosed amount in compensation for damages.

It is not uncommon for a slip and fall claim to take a year or more to make its way through the litigation process. Unfortunately, timing is important for victims, especially if faced with lost wages and mounting medical expenses. Lawsuit funding is a means to handle immediate medical expenses and other costs related to the woman’s accident, as well as other financial obligations. A lawsuit cash advance would allow this couple to wait for a much higher settlement or court verdict instead of feeling forced to settle for an inadequate offer.

A lawsuit cash advance cost nothing to apply; if approved, the money can be available within 24 – 48 hours.

When Lawsuit Financial invests in a lawsuit, we only look at the strength of the case. We don’t care about credit history, collateral or employment status; we also do not require monthly payments. That is why we can often times approve an application in as little as 24 hours. While there are no contingencies on how the money is spent, it is typically used to pay the mortgage/rent, medical bills and daily household expenses. We require no payments until the case settles. Most importantly, our funding is provided on a non-recourse basis meaning that if this couple should lose their case, there is no obligation to pay us back.

If you are the victim of a slip and fall accident and experiencing financial problems while waiting for your case to settle, don’t allow defendants to use 3D tactics - deny, delay, and defend - as a means of discouraging you from pursuing compensation. As soon as you file your case in court, with the help of an attorney, you’re eligible to apply for lawsuit funding. Call Lawsuit Financial today to learn more and to begin the steps to immediate financial freedom

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.