NTSB Preliminary Findings: Air Traffic Controller Sent Pilot to Nonexistent Landing Strip

It is difficult enough to suffer a life changing injury or the death of a loved from an airplane accident; the last thing victims should have to worry about is their finances. For those victims needing money now, a pre-settlement funding is a viable option.

A preliminary report by National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) found that the pilot killed when his plane crashed at a railroad crossing was directed by an air traffic controller to land on a nonexistent runway.

According to reports, the pilot started experiencing mechanical difficulties shortly after take-off. He radioed the Republic Airport in Farmingdale stating he was having altitude difficulties and needed to take down the Beechcraft C35 plane, but did not think he could make it to Republic. An air traffic controller provided information about a "Bethpage strip," the site of a former airport associated with defense contractor Northrup Grumman. Although the airport was closed, the controller said there was a usable runway still there. The next several transmissions revealed that the pilot could not find the landing strip and was being guided by the controller until all communications ceased. The plane's engine stalled and the aircraft went down striking the railroad crossing signal before bursting into flames. It is a miracle that a passenger survived the crash. The investigation found that the airport closed in 1990 and industrial buildings now occupy the former runway. The pilot is survived by his wife and three sons.

While the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) continue their investigation, including trying to determine why the pilot lost altitude and the plane stalled, the family of the pilot and the injured passenger may wish to consult an experienced aviation attorney.

Aircraft accidents lawsuits can typically take several years before a verdict or settlement is reached, leaving families struggling to pay mortgage payments, car payments, groceries, tuition and other necessary expenses caused by death or serious injury. Many will turn to an experienced lawsuit funding company for the financial assistance.

At Lawsuit Financial, we look only at the value and quality of the lawsuit for collateral. Therefore, there is no need for a credit check or employment history, no upfront fees or costs, and no monthly payment. Once an applicant is approved, the cash advance can be sent by check or wire, within 24-48 hours. More importantly, funding is provided on a non-recourse basis. This means if the case is lost, repayment of the cash advance is completely waived.

Lawsuit Financial Corporation has more combined litigation and litigation funding experience than any other company in the lawsuit finance marketplace. Contact us for a free, no-obligation analysis of your case or to apply for immediate financial relief.

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Lawsuit Funding: A No-Risk Solution to Sustain a Lengthy Litigation Process

“Until you are the victim of someone else’s negligence, you may not realize how long the litigation process can take,” says Mark Bello, CEO of Lawsuit Financial. “Most plaintiffs waiting for their case to settle endure a long and sometimes drawn-out litigation process that can take months, even years. Every day can be a physical, emotional and financial struggle. Even providing the basic necessities of life is not easy, especially if you are out of work. Today, more than ever, lawsuit funding is helping plaintiffs avoid debt and wait for an equitable settlement.”

A long legal process can drain an injured victim emotionally and financially, but with lawsuit funding, plaintiffs can stay financially afloat while their attorney fights for the best possible settlement. Lawsuit funding is available for many types of cases - auto accidents, medical malpractice, slip and fall accidents, wrongful deaths, construction accidents, traumatic brain injuries, and more. 

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Are you in need of financial assistance during your pending claim? Would an advance on your lawsuit help pay the bills? If you answered yes, call Lawsuit Financial at 1-877-377-7848 for safe, secure cash against your pending claim.

Attorney fought a “Frivolous Defense” for four years, but justice was served

A Brooklyn woman who suffered traumatic brain injuries after a hit-and-run accident has been awarded $22 million, the largest personal injury deal in state history. On her 32^nd birthday in 2008, the woman was crossing a Manhattan street when she was struck by Duane Reade truck. She suffered brain damage, blindness and can hardly speak. Her injuries likely require her parents to take care of her for the rest of her life.

Her family filed a personal injury lawsuit against the pharmaceutical company claiming negligence on the part of their driver. Under the theory of vicarious liability, Duane Reade could be held legally responsible for its employee's negligence because the driver was on the clock working for the company at the time of the accident.

Duane Reade denied liability for years claiming the woman slipped on ice and fell under the rear wheel of the truck after it made a turn. The plaintiff’s attorney could not prove otherwise. The first trial ended in 2012 without a decision. It took another year before a second trial got underway. By this time, the plaintiff’s attorney was able to prove through witnesses and medical testimony that she was hit in the crosswalk by the front of the truck. Also revealed during the second trial was the truck’s drivers’ negligent, even malicious actions immediately after the accident. Instead of calling 911, the driver first called his union and bosses at Duane Reade. By early 2014, the defendant was willing to negotiate; both parties agreed to the $22 million settlement.

It took four years for justice to prevail because of a frivolous defense. Since the burden of proof is on the plaintiff in a civil case, the plaintiff’s attorney was forced to spend hours and hours of discovery, retaining experts, and preparing for trial. The victim was dragged through a legal impasse for years. This was done for no reason other than to prolong the litigation and make the plaintiff drop the case or be more desperate to settle for less.

The legal finance industry of which Lawsuit Financial is a part, was born out of frustration with conduct like just like this. A lawsuit cash advance can temporarily remove financial desperation, even the odds, and allow the plaintiff time to obtain an injury appropriate settlement. I don’t know whether this plaintiff sought a similar service, but it is available to all plaintiffs who fall victim to frivolous defense tactics.

If you have been seriously injured in an auto accident due to the negligence of someone else, have filed a personal injury lawsuit, and the case is dragging on longer than expected, you may benefit from lawsuit funding. There is no application fee, no monthly payments, and no credit checks or employment verification. Funds are provided based on the case-value only. Once approved, a check can be wired directly into the client’s bank account within 24 – 48 hours. This non-recourse cash advance is completely contingent upon the outcome of the case. Repayment is made once the case successfully settles, but if the case is lost, repayment is waived in its entirety.