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.

Drivers Must Adjust Their Driving Habits To Wet, Hazardous Conditions

After a car spun off the roadway and crashed, a man pulled over to help but was then hit by another car that lost control and flipped over the first car. The victim was transported to the hospital with injuries unknown. An investigation is ongoing, but police believe wet roadways were the main cause of the multi-car crash.

Rain can quickly create dangerous driving conditions, and is blamed for thousands of accidents annually. Most accidents result from drivers who don't realize how much driving changes in wet weather compared to dry conditions. Problems from visibility to traction to traffic contribute to hazardous conditions especially in stormy conditions; drivers can easily lose control of their vehicles. With the recent rains and flooding across parts of the country, this is a perfect opportunity to remind drivers of some safety tips during rainy weather.

• Never take wet conditions for granted. Oil and other lubricants drip onto pavement as people drive. Rain loosens the accumulation of these substances and spreads. That means drivers are moving across a thin film of water, oil and grease that can reduce traction and cause a car to skid
• Slow down! It takes longer to stop or adjust in wet weather. When coming to a stop, begin slowing down sooner and apply brakes gently.
• Turn on your headlights even in a light rain. Not only do they help you see the road, but they’ll help other drivers see you.
• After driving through a puddle, proceed slowly and gently apply the brakes to generate enough heat to dry out the brakes.
• Your visibility is reduced in rain, so increase your following distance especially when following large trucks or busses. The spray they create reduces your vision.
• Prevent skids by driving slowly and carefully, especially on a curve. Brake before entering the curve. If your car begins to skid, ease off the gas, and carefully steer into the skid – the direction you want your vehicle to go. If your car has anti-lock brakes, brake firmly; if not, avoid braking until you recover from the skid.
• If you begin to hydroplane, do not brake or turn suddenly. Such maneuvers can throw you into a slide and cause an accident. Ease off the gas and steer straight ahead until your steering returns to normal.
• Never drive through flooded areas or moving water. If you can’t see the ground through it; your car could be swept off the road.

Being aware of road conditions, reducing speed and preparing for challenging situations can greatly reduce the likelihood of a wet weather accident.

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