Lawsuit Finance Blog

Wrongful Death Lawsuit against JC Stonewall Constructors

Thu, 10 May 2012 13:15:02 -0600

The mother of a man who reportedly died of injuries sustained while working at a fire station construction site last year has filed suit against the victim’s employer. The suit alleges that the JC Stonewall Constructors did nothing to prevent the man from falling off metal cross beams at a job site. The plaintiff contends that the company failed to provide proper equipment to protect its employees. The defendant claims that it not only provided safety training to its employees, but also supervised all work sites. The defendant contends the employee lost his balance causing him to fall. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages for funeral costs, loss of income, and physical and mental pain and suffering.

Death cases are complicated, expensive and time consuming. If litigation delays cause the family financial distress, they may wish to consider applying for lawsuit funding. This valuable legal finance service will assist the grieving family, financially, by advancing them much needed cash against their expected lawsuit settlement or award. They may use this lawsuit cash advance to pay urgent bills, funeral and burial expenses and other costs related to their loved one's death. With their pressing bills and obligations out of the way, they can wait for their attorney to achieve justice in the case. Additional litigation funding, as needed will keep the mortgage, car payment and other important bills and expenses paid until the lawsuit is resolved.

Litigation funding is based solely on the merits of the lawsuit; credit rating or job status does not matter. The application process is simple and if approved, the lawsuit cash advance can be available within 24 - 48 hours. Because it is a non-recourse cash advance, if the plaintiff loses her case, the “lawsuit loan” is excused; repayment is not required. If you have filed a wrongful death lawsuit and need financial assistance during the litigation process, call Lawsuit Financial.

Overland Park Bicyclist-Auto Accident Leaves Man Seriously Injured

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:30:13 -0600

A 63-year-old man was seriously injured after he was struck by a vehicle while riding his bike. According to witnesses, the accident happened while the man was crossing an intersection; the driver had a green light. The accident is still under investigation.

Determining fault can sometimes be a complicated process. Insurance companies will try to reach a quick settlement and limit recovery to the lowest possible amount. This man and his family should not try to face the courts and insurance companies alone. It is advantageous to contact a personal injury attorney to learn his rights and avoid the trap of settling too soon for too little. An attorney can ensure that this man’s rights are protected, help determine who may be at fault, and decide the best course of action in recovering the maximum compensation for damages incurred.

If a lawsuit is pursued, the victim may experience a financial hardship while waiting out the litigation process. If this happens, he may benefit from lawsuit funding; a valuable service that offers a better solution than settling a valuable personal injury lawsuit for less than it is worth.

Lawsuit Financial provides plaintiffs with financial assistance in advance of an expected settlement or verdict in your case. This legal finance removes the financial pressure to settle too early for too little compensation, and allows you to continue with the litigation so you receive the compensation and justice you deserve. Pre-settlement funding can be available within 24- 48 hours. There are no application fees, credit checks, employment history verifications, or monthly payments. Don’t let bills pile up and ruin your credit. Don't settle your valuable case too early for too little due to financial difficulties. Apply for legal funding instead. Call Lawsuit Financial or visit us online for more information or to complete and application.

Bus Driver Negligent in Fatal Pedestrian Accident

Tue, 08 May 2012 12:58:14 -0600

An investigation recently concluded that the bus driver was at fault in a Lakeland, Florida fatal pedestrian-bus accident in January 2011. A 14-year-old high school student was hit by the bus as she crossed the street. The bus approached the intersection making a left turn when the driver hit the teen. The girl was knocked to the ground and crushed by the rear wheels of the bus.

According to the investigation, the bus driver looked left, then right but failed to look left again before making the turn. This is when the child entered the crosswalk and was in the driver’s blind spot. The driver was cited for failing to yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian, but her actions did not warrant criminal charges because the driver was not reckless. She may face fines and lose her license for up to a year.

When negligence causes an accident, the number of severe injuries may be staggering. If you have been injured by negligence and believe you have a claim, contact an experienced attorney who can help determine your rights. After seeking legal representation, if you are in need of immediate cash to pay medical bills, funeral expenses, mortgage, or other monthly bills, Lawsuit Financial may be able to help. We work with plaintiffs to help them avoid suffering financially through lost wages while waiting settlement or case resolution. If the litigation process is dragging on, the plaintiffs' desperation to settle too early, for too little, is removed because important bills and expenses can be paid by a lawsuit cash advance. The plaintiff can then wait out the litigation process.

Lawsuit funding is a non-recourse cash advance; the money is only repaid if, and when the plaintiff successfully settles. If the plaintiff loses, the cash advance is waived and absolutely no payment is due. Let Lawsuit Financial help you level the playing field and avoid financial stress and worry. Call or visit us online for more information or to apply for a no-risk lawsuit cash advance.

Inadequate Guardrail under Investigation for Fatal Accident

Thu, 03 May 2012 13:53:00 -0600

A man lost his family in a deadly auto accident last week when a SUV driven by his wife plunged into a ravine of a New York highway. The woman was traveling on the Bronx River Parkway when she hit the median on an overpass, bounced across three lanes and went airborne before plunging first across a low concrete barrier then over a guardrail 59 feet down into the ravine on the grounds of the Bronx Zoo. The driver and six passengers died, including three children. Police believe a blown tire may have been a contributing factor.

The accident was the second this year in which a vehicle plunged off the same stretch of the Bronx River Parkway. The Bronx River Parkway "lacks modern transportation engineering features," said Robert Sinclair, spokesman for the American Automobile Association's New York City affiliate. The group said the guardrail is inadequate and should be eliminated or rebuilt much higher so it can stop vehicles from being catapulted off.

Guardrails must be properly constructed, meet any safety specifications, be installed properly, and serve as an adequate barrier between lanes and the sides of roads. They protect drivers from dangerous curves especially for elevated roads and bridges, or where obstacles such as trees or poles are near the road. Guardrails may not prevent the accident, but they will usually minimize the severity of injuries.

There are still many unanswered questions in this ongoing investigation. The woman appears to have been driving well above the speed limit. Was she just keeping up with traffic? Did she lose control of the vehicle causing her to hit the median or did the tire blow first causing her to lose control? Would these family members be alive today if the guardrail was higher?

Serious injuries or death in an auto accident can leave the victim and his/her family with serious medical expenses, funeral and burial expenses, income loss, and other expenses. There is no reason why a victim should bear the burden of all this without holding the responsible parties liable. Winning a wrongful death lawsuit resulting from a dangerous road accident involves proving the government was aware of a significant roadway danger, but failed to fix it. It can be a long legal process, but successful cases not only benefit the victims, but indirectly force changes in dangerous road conditions that can save lives - changes that might not otherwise occur at all.

Unfortunately, cases like this take years to settle. In that time, the victim’s family may be struggling to meet financial obligations due to the loss of income and other expenses as a result of these deaths. Lawsuit Financial may be able to help. If this family files a wrongful death lawsuit, we may be able to provide financial support while they wait for a settlement or other case case. Applying for legal funding is often the perfect solution. While waiting for the case to travel through the legal system toward resolution, pre-settlement funding can help with urgent financial issues and other necessities of life funding.

Lawsuit Financial charges no upfront fees and there are no monthly payments. The best part is that the cash advance is not paid back unless the plaintiff wins the case. It is easy to apply for pre-settlement funding by phone or online. Once approved, funds can be available within 24-48 hours by check or wire. Call Lawsuit Financial at 1-877-377-SUIT (7848) or visit our website at www.lawsuitfinancial.com. The call is free; the advice is priceless.

Investigation Continues in Fatal Auto-Pedestrian Accident

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:30:23 -0600

What went wrong in this fatal Texas auto-pedestrian accident? Although an auto accident reconstruction team has already begun gathering evidence, the investigation may take months. All that is known at this time is a man was walking across a multi-lane service road when he was hit by a Honda Civic. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the hospital; the driver suffered minor injuries.

The driver said he did not see the man, but was he distracted, speeding, or fatigued? Did the pedestrian dart into traffic and the driver did not have time to stop?

No legal action can ever bring back a loved, but it is important that the victim’s family contact an experienced attorney to learn their rights. The attorney will work with the investigative team to reconstruct the accident. If the family files a lawsuit, the case could realistically take months, even years to settle because determining fault can often times be a complicated process. During that time, the family will be faced with additional expenses, such as funeral and burial expenses, resulting from their loss. A service called lawsuit funding may be able to help the family during this financially difficult time.

An experienced and reputable lawsuit funding company will provide the legal financial assistance the plaintiff needs to get through the litigation process without having to settle under severe financial distress. There are no upfront fees or monthly payments. In addition, a lawsuit cash advance does not require a credit check or employment history. The application process is quick and easy; upon approval funds can be available within 48 hours.

Avoid the trap of agreeing to settle too early for too little. Ask your attorney for advice on whether auto accident lawsuit funding would be the right move for your situation. Then, call Lawsuit Financial to learn how we may be able to help secure the money you need today.

Wrongful Death Lawsuit against National Grid after Backhoe Fatality

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:15:28 -0600

Last August, National Grid was conducting a test drive with a six-wheel dump truck towing a backhoe on a flatbed trailer when the truck jackknifed causing the 17,000 pound backhoe to fall off the trailer and hit a van. After careening down a 20-foot embankment, the backhoe landed on top of the minivan. The driver of the van suffered a broken back and her two children were seriously injured; her mother was crushed to death. The driver of the truck was not injured. National Grid took the trucks out of service the day after the accident. The investigation is still ongoing.

Investigators are examining the dump truck for possible mechanical problems and if the backhoe-loader was properly secured to its trailer. Police are also looking into why the driver lost control and if he was at fault.

After the accident, National Grid admitted it was test-driving the truck because of safety concerns expressed by employees. Early last year, National Grid replaced its fleet of heavy, 10-wheeled service trucks with smaller, 6-wheeled trucks to tow heavy equipment. Soon thereafter, drivers began complaining that the new trucks were difficult to stop and control when traveling down hills, but the company directed the driver to perform the test drive on I-495 that busy Friday afternoon.

The family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against National Grid and the driver claiming gross negligence. The suit contends that National Grid knew the combination was dangerous yet proceeded to perform the test drive. The lawsuit contends National Grid put out an internal memo warning that their new dump trucks had difficulty towing backhoes. The family is seeking unspecified monetary damages and safety reforms.

According to the plaintiff’s attorney, not only is the family struggling with the emotional and physical pain and suffering, but the mounting medical bills are also taking a toll. Unfortunately, the litigation process will most likely take a considerable amount of time settle potentially causing the family to experience severe financial hardship. A wrongful death or personal injury lawsuit cash advance would financially help this family avoid accepting a less than fair settlement offer. Lawsuit funding is the financial relief many plaintiffs need to pay medical expenses, funeral expenses, and monthly bills such as mortgage and auto payments.

Lawsuit Financial provides lawsuit funding to help plaintiffs who don’t have savings or the resources to handle long term litigation. Our dedicated staff has more than 13 years experience dealing with lawsuit funding. Applying for litigation funding is quick and easy. Simply complete our online application or call our office. There are no upfront fees or monthly payments. Employment history doesn’t matter and there are no credit checks. Best of all, our lawsuit cash advances are on a non-recourse basis meaning the plaintiff only repays the loan upon a successful settlement. With no risk, why not take advantage of litigation funding? Don’t settle for less than full compensation. Let Lawsuit Financial help you wait out the litigation process until justice is served.

How a Plaintiff Can Play the “Waiting Game”

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:25:52 -0600

Are you still waiting for your lawsuit to settle? Are you financially strapped for cash?
Are the bills piling up? If you could use CASH NOW, we can help!

Lawsuit Financial knows that waiting for your lawsuit to settle can be as stressful as the situation that caused the suit. Unfortunately, while your attorney is building your case, the bills don’t go away. When this happens, you may consider settling for a less than fair settlement because you need CASH NOW! This is exactly what the insurance companies hope you will do; it is part of their delay, deny, and defend tactics.

Insurance companies know that the longer they stall, the more desperate a plaintiff becomes. This is where Lawsuit Financial can help. After you complete a simple application, we will review your case. If approved, Lawsuit Financial will provide you with a cash advance against your lawsuit. There are no upfront fees, monthly payments, credit checks, or employment verification. The best part – the cash advance is on a non-recourse basis meaning it is only repaid if, and when, you win your case.

Here is an example of how it works:
A single mother of two was seriously injured in an auto accident when a truck driver fell asleep at the wheel. Mary suffered serious and disabling injuries; one of her children was killed. The woman was physically and emotionally unable to work, and unable to otherwise support herself and her case. She soon became financially desperate.

Mary consulted with, and ultimately hired an experienced auto accident attorney. Bills and expenses began to accrue and her house payments were several months behind. The insurance company offered Mary $500,000 to settle. Desperate for cash, she asked her attorney to accept the low-ball offer. This is exactly what the insurance company was counting on. Fortunately, Mary’s attorney advised against an early settlement and referred her to Lawsuit Financial. We carefully reviewed the case and recommended a series of advances; the first advance of $5,000 was wired to her account within 48 hours. Less than a year later, the case resolved for $2.1 million.

With the help of Lawsuit Financial, Mary was able to stay financially afloat and hold out for the settlement she deserved. She did not have to pay back any of the lawsuit cash advance until her case settled. Had Mary lost her case, she would have owed us nothing. That’s because obtaining litigation funding from Lawsuit Financial is risk-free.

If you filed a lawsuit, don't let the “waiting game” jeopardize your finances and credit. Now you can play the “game” with the insurance company and get the money you deserve. To learn more, call or visit us online for a no-obligation consultation.

Lawsuits Filed in Memphis Oil Refinery Explosion Could Reach Millions

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:50:03 -0600

A wrongful death and injury lawsuit has been filed as a result of the Valero Refinery explosion in which a subcontractor was killed and two others were severely burned. On March 6, the men were told to block off a flare line located on a two-story platform. When they removed the bolts from the flare flange a large flash fire erupted. The intensity of the fire knocked two of the men 50 feet. Another worker was knocked off of the flare platform; he was still on fire when he hit the ground. The cause of the explosion has not yet been determined.

The lawsuit alleges severe and gross negligence – failure to ensure there were no hazardous or flammable gases in the flare line and failure to provide timely firefighting assistance. The suit contends that the valve leading the flare assembly was leaking and allowing hydrocarbons to build up in the work area, and that it took more than ten minutes before the burn victims received help. The lawsuit also claims that the fire was the third at the refinery in less than two years. In a recent hearing, a judge denied the plaintiff’s motion to shut down the refinery so the valve could be removed and tested.

Sadly accidents and tragedies like this cause serious and life-threatening injuries and rob us of our loved ones. In addition to the emotional and physical pain, these families may suffer financially. In cases such as this, where the plaintiff appears to have a strong case, filing a lawsuit and waiting out the litigation process can take years. For those struggling financially to pay medical expenses, funeral expenses, and other bills, this time can be more difficult. A financially strapped plaintiff may even consider accepting a low settlement offer. Financial issues can largely be eliminated with lawsuit funding.

Litigation funding is based solely on the merits of the lawsuit; credit rating or job status does not matter. The application process is simple and if approved, the lawsuit cash advance can be available within 24 - 48 hours. Because it is a non-recourse cash advance, if the plaintiff loses her case, the “lawsuit loan” is excused; repayment is not required. If you have filed a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit and need financial assistance during the litigation process, call Lawsuit Financial for a free, no-obligation consultation.

Jury Reaches $177 Million Verdict in 2008 Helicopter Accident; Appeal Anticipated

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:57:16 -0600

An Oregon jury ruled that an engine problem caused a 2008 helicopter accident that killed nine firefighters during a wildfire in Northern California. The chopper was airborne less than a minute when it clipped a tree and fell from the sky, bursting into flames.

The jury reached its verdict after a pilot who survived the accident and a widow who lost her husband filed a $177 million suit against General Electric. The lawsuits alleged that GE knew for at least six years that there was a problem with a fuel control valve on the engine. GE argued that the helicopter crashed because it was carrying too much weight after picking up the firefighters. Although the National Transportation Safety Board concluded in 2010 that too much weight and a lack of oversight caused the crash, the jury placed 57% of the blame on GE, but also found the helicopter's owner and its manufacturer partially at fault. GE plans to appeal.

Because helicopter accident lawsuits are extremely complex and can take years before compensation is paid, a plaintiff may secure a legal advance against their case. Had these victims approached Lawsuit Financial for lawsuit funding, we would have provided them with a non-recourse cash advance; the only collateral is the pending lawsuit. If the lawsuit is successful (and in this case, it was) we are repaid our case invested principal and risk adjusted profit out of case proceeds. If the case fails, we lose our money. If the case resolves at significantly less than predicted case value, we provide an appropriate compromise. The goal of lawsuit financing is to help victims through the litigation process, without having pressing bills and expenses effect the value of their case. Someone desperate for money will, almost always, settle his/her case for less than appropriate value. Strategic lawsuit financing will often prevent this from happening and will, in this scenario, pay for itself with increased case proceeds.

If you are involved in a helicopter crash lawsuit and considering a settlement that is much lower than the value of your case, contact Lawsuit Financial. We work with plaintiffs that are not in a financial position to wait for a fair settlement offer. Visit us online or call us, toll free, at 1-877-377-SUIT (7848) for a free analysis of your case funding situation. The call and advice are free.

A Celebration of Birth Ends in a Family’s Tragic Death

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 11:16:20 -0600

A family on their way home from the hospital with their new baby boy was in a fatal auto accident. The driver, his wife, and their 3-year-old son were killed; their 2-day-old baby was treated and released from the hospital. It is unknown at this time what caused the 19-year-old driver to cross the center lane slamming head-on into the family vehicle. She was transported to the hospital with serious injuries.

The family of the victims has filed a wrongful death lawsuit alleging that the teen was careless and negligent. The suit claims speeding was a factor; court documents also noted that she was cited for speeding just days before. The suit seeks damages for funeral and burial expenses, and non-economic damages and pain and suffering the baby will endure the rest his life due to the loss of his parents and older brother.

An investigation is ongoing, but alcohol does not appear to be a factor. Police are focusing on cell phone records to determine if the young woman was distracted by a call or text. Maybe the accident was the direct result of a vehicle malfunction such as brake failure, tire blowout, and mechanical defects.

All the details of this fatal auto accident won’t be known until the investigation is complete. In the meantime, the family of the victims may exhaust all their financial resources and consider accepting an unfair settlement offer. But, there is an alternative. A cash advance from Lawsuit Financial would enable this family to wait out the litigation process. With pre-settlement funding, a plaintiff can pay medical expenses, funeral and burial expenses, or any financial obligations. Suffering injuries are the loss of a loved one is enough of a hardship; why succumb to a financial hardship as well?

If you have suffered serious injuries or lost a loved on in an auto accident, contact Lawsuit Financial. There are no application fees, credit checks, or monthly payments. Lawsuit funding is a non-recourse cash advances, meaning if you lose your lawsuit, the cash advance is yours to keep; you owe us nothing! With our quick application and approval process, funds can be available within 24 – 48 hours.

If you want to take back financial control of your life after a serious injury or devastating loss, consider pre-settlement funding. Avoid feeling pressured to accept a settlement too early, for too little. Call or visit our website to apply or for a free, no-obligation consultation. Eliminate the stress of frantically searching for a way to pay your bills and see justice being served.

Four College Teens Killed in Auto Accident

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:45:27 -0600

Four Twin Cities college students lost their lives when the vehicle they were riding in crashed during a snowstorm. All four girls were attended North Dakota State University.
The foursome were heading back to college after a three-day holiday weekend when the driver slid off a snow-covered Highway 94 and went through the median into oncoming traffic, colliding head-on with an SUV. All four girls were wearing seat belts.

An investigation is ongoing to determine if speed or driver distraction played a role in this fatal accident, but the question many are asking is whether a cable barrier would have saved these young adults.

Guard rails are something most people don't think about until it saves their life or they loss a loved one. They may not prevent the accident, but they will usually minimize the severity of injuries. Even when an accident occurs, a driver running into a median barrier is most often slowed dramatically and does not cross into oncoming traffic.

Agencies that design and maintain roads and highways have a continuing duty to ensure that dangerous conditions will not imperil motorists exercising reasonable care. Although drivers may be distracted, skid or slid due to adverse weather conditions, or merely driving carelessly, failure to avoid foreseeable events from turning tragic is a form of negligence. Drivers have a right to expect that their government won't allow dangerous roads to cause accidents. The Minnesota Department of Transportation said that because placement of barriers cost upwards of $150,000 per mile to install, placement is based on traffic volume, the number of accidents, and the average speed of drivers. The stretch of Highway 94 where this accident occurred is considered a low-volume area of the highway. But, accidents can, and do, happen everywhere; barriers do make a difference.

I do not know if the families of these victims have filed a wrongful death lawsuit, but I do know that dangerous road cases take a long time to prove the government was aware of a significant roadway danger, but failed to fix it. The government bodies controlling the roads have strong defenses put in place by the government itself. Proving a dangerous roadway caused an auto accident can be a long legal process and difficult to prove, but successful cases not only benefit the victims, but indirectly force changes in dangerous road conditions that can save lives - changes that might not otherwise occur at all.

Lawsuit Financial understands that auto accident lawsuits can be hard fought and take months, even years to settle. We also understand that plaintiffs may struggle financially waiting for their case to settle. Lawsuit Financial is a strategic lawsuit funding company that may be able to provide you the financial support you and your family need while awaiting a settlement or other resolution to your case. We help relieve the pressures of settling your case too early, for too little by providing the funds you need now to pay medical expenses and household bills. Call Lawsuit Financial at 1-877-377-SUIT (7848) or visit our website at www.lawsuitfinancial.com. We will evaluate your case and if approved, you can have funding within 24 – 48 hours. The call is free; the advice is priceless.

Three Lawsuits Filed Alleging Contractor Negligence

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:26:37 -0600

It was a rainy September day in 2010, when a construction crew was working on the unfinished Revel casino project in Atlantic City. Three men were responsible for collecting concrete in metal buckets as the concrete was brought up from the ground.

Suddenly the sky grew darker and the winds became stronger; lightning could be seen in the distance. The men feared for their safety, and wanted to seek shelter, but the concrete kept coming despite potential danger. The foreman said supervisors delivered rain jackets and told the workers they must continue despite the weather.

Finally, the three men decided to empty one last bucket before quitting even if it meant losing their jobs. But, it was one bucket too late. A bolt of lightning streaked through the sky, striking an 800-foot-tall metal crane running along the side of the building. One worker was gripping a metal bucket at the time. He was killed instantly leaving behind a wife and two small children. The other two workers were struck by lightning, but survived. Why? Because these greedy corporations decided that the already delayed $2.4 billion casino project was more important than employee safety.

OSHA fined Network Construction $3,000 for violating federal regulations that state when a local storm warning has been issued, safety personnel must determine whether personnel and equipment must be secured. The victim’s widow has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Tishman Construction Corporation and its subcontractor. The suit claims that the companies were careless, negligent, and reckless in failing to warn workers of the thunderstorm and forcing them to work in dangerous conditions. It claims the companies had ample warning that dangerous conditions were looming and should have ceased work until the weather cleared. The suit contends that contractors refused to jeopardize the scheduled opening date at the risk of its employees. The foreman and the other worker have filed separate lawsuits.

The purpose of a wrongful death or personal injury lawsuit is to provide compensation to innocent victims; it is a means to hold negligent corporations accountable to repay the injured party for their injuries or their loved ones for their loss. After retaining an attorney, seeking justice may place a financial burden on these victims and their family. They may be experiencing problems paying bills, such as medical expenses, funeral expenses, mortgage, rent, and daily expenses due to the loss of wages.

Litigation funding may be an option during this difficult time. Lawsuit funding is a cash advance against a potential jury verdict or settlement. At Lawsuit Financial, we know how devastating serious injuries or the sudden death of a loved one can be, and the emotional and financial impacts it can cause. A lawsuit cash advance can help plaintiffs wait for justice to be served. There are no upfront fees or monthly payment. The best part – lawsuit funding is a non-recourse cash advance meaning that the plaintiff only repays the pre-settlement funding if they win their case; lose, and they owe us nothing. The application process is quick and easy, and if approved, funds can be wired into your account within 48 hours. Call or visit us online to apply or learn more.

Widow Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Oil Rig Accident

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:22:42 -0600

Two years ago, a man was killed while working on an oil rig in North Dakota. He was installing floor plates on the rig floor when he was crushed by a bridle line and equalizer. His wife was told it was a “fluke accident.” After a thorough investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the victim’s wife has filed a wrongful death lawsuit claiming that Nabors Drilling USA did not ensure safe conditions and is responsible for the death of her husband.

This accident illustrates the tragic consequences that can result when workers are not protected from preventable hazards. Oil rig companies can be held responsible for injuries resulting from the building and installation of oil rigs, faulty equipment, failing to comply with safety procedures, and inadequate training and supervision.

Death cases are complicated, expensive and time consuming. They are often times seriously contested by the insurance companies. If litigation delays cause the family financial distress, they may wish to consider applying for lawsuit funding. This valuable legal finance service will assist the grieving family, financially, by providing a cash advance against their expected lawsuit settlement or award. They may use this lawsuit cash advance to pay urgent bills, funeral and burial expenses and other costs related to their loved one's death.

With their pressing bills and obligations out of the way, they can wait for their attorney to achieve justice in the case. Additional litigation funding, as needed will keep the mortgage, car payment and other important bills and expenses paid until the lawsuit is resolved. It is easy to apply for pre-settlement funding and once the family has been approved, the cash advance can be available within 24-48 hours. If the case is not successful, the lawsuit funding does not need to be repaid; it is yours to keep.

Alcohol and Speed Prove Fatal in Auto-Transit Bus Accident

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:10:23 -0600

The driver of a Ford Taurus is in critical condition after slamming into a Chicago Transit Authority bus, killing his passenger. Ten passengers on the bus were not injured. An initial investigation determined the driver of the Taurus was speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol. He was also cited for reckless and negligent driving in inclement weather.

The family of the passenger in the Taurus may choose to consult an experienced auto accident attorney to know their rights in seeking compensation for damages, such as funeral expenses, lose of wages, and pain and suffering. In the meantime, they may be left with unexpected bills due to their loss. Until a settlement is reach in a wrongful death lawsuit, the family may choose to apply for legal funding to help with funeral and burial expenses and other bills arising from this accident.

Lawsuit funding, a non-recourse cash advance is a great option for a family wondering how they will make ends meet financially or to simply pay additional expenses associated with the accident. Pre-settlement funding helps victims deal with unexpected bills and then take care of other pressing financial business, like the mortgage and car payments.

A lawsuit cash advance is the means to wait for a just and equitable settlement. The application process is quick and easy; there are no credit checks, no employment verification, no application fees, and no monthly payments. If approved, funds can be available within 24 – 48 hours. Once the financial worries are contained, the plaintiff can wait for a fair and equitable settlement.

Was Fatal Pedestrian Accident Due to Negligence of City, Auto Manufacturer, or Driver?

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:12:03 -0600

Plans will be implemented this summer to install a traffic signal at 1500 South State Street in Salt Lake City, Utah. Unfortunately, it will be too late for a six-year-old child. The little girl and her mother were crossing the street when they were struck by an automobile and thrown several yards. A witness said the vehicle appeared to be “wobbling” severely just before hitting the pedestrians and it may have had a mechanical problem. The little girl died the next day; her mother remains hospitalized.

Was the driver distracted? Was there a mechanical failure or defect? While all the details of this pedestrian-auto accident won’t be known until the investigation is complete, witnesses said that the intersection has always been dangerous especially because it is near a school zone. The traffic light has been in the planning stages for nearly a year.

No matter how this investigation concludes, the family should seek legal advice from an experienced attorney as soon as possible. They may be able to receive compensation for the wrongful death of this child and claim damages for pain and suffering, lost wages, medical bills, and other damages if her mother survives. A personal injury attorney will help determine if a government entity was responsible for failing to fulfill its obligations of making the intersection safer, if the automobile manufacturer was responsible for a defective part, and/or if the accident was due to drive negligence.

Wrongful death and serious injury accidents often cause immediate and long-term financial problems for victims and families. Legal finance services provide both immediate and long-term financial assistance to accident victims. This service, known as lawsuit funding, helps plaintiffs pay medical expenses, funeral and burial expenses, and ongoing monthly bills during the litigation process. It is easy to apply for a lawsuit cash advance online or by phone and there are no costs or fees associated with the application. There are also no monthly payments, credit checks, or employment verification. Repayment is contingent upon the outcome of the case; if the plaintiff loses their case, the lawsuit cash advance is waived in its entirety. That is correct; the plaintiff would owe nothing. Where else can you obtain a “risk-free lawsuit loan”? If approved, the lawsuit cash advance would arrive within 24-48 hours by check or by wire. Litigation funding can mean the difference between settling for less too early and waiting for a fair judgment later.