Wrongful Death

Settlement Reached in Texas Oilfield Injury Lawsuit

If you have been injured or lost a love one due to a workplace accident, you may be considering lawsuit funding. Lawsuit funding can help supplement a loss of income and help pay for medical bills related to workplace accidents.

In the News

On July 17, 2008, a 31-year old Texas Oilfield worker of Nabors Drilling USA, LP, was working on a drill site in Rhome, TX. The 31-year old Larry Mullins was crushed by oilfield equipment when a truck moving a piece of equipment suddenly trapped him crushing his hips and pelvis along with other internal areas of his body. The truck was being operated by the defendant in the case, Fowler Transportation, Ltd. Mr. Mullins was immediately air lifted and taken to shock trauma soon after the accident occurred.

An oilfield accident lawsuit proceeded and was filed by John David Hart in Fort Worth, Texas and Simpson, Boyd & Powers of Decatur, Texas against Fowler Transportation, Ltd. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Mr. Mullins and his family. Today it was announced that a $9.5 million dollar settlement has been reached.

Oilfield injuries are oftentimes catastrophic and many times can result in death. The job is considered extremely dangerous and as a result those working on oilfield sites should take extra precautions. If you have been recently injured in an oilfield accident or waiting for a lawsuit settlement against your claim, you may qualify for a lawsuit cash advance. LawLeaf a leading provider of legal funding services provides clients with lawsuit funding for both pending and already settled claims. If you are currently searching for pre settlement funding or settlement funding against a claim that has reached a settlement, contact LawLeaf today.

Two DUI Lawsuits Settle

There are thousands of drunken driving accidents throughout North America each year. If you have been involved in a DWI or DUI accident due to the negligence of another person, you may be entitled to seek compensation for damages. At LawLeaf we provide lawsuit cash advances to plaintiffs seeking both pre settlement funding and post settlement funding (cases that have already settled). If you are searching for settlement funding for a drinking and driving accident, contact LawLeaf today.

Hoboken resident Ivonne Sanchez of Hoboken, New Jersey, won a $1 million settlement as a part of a drunk driving lawsuit, according to the latest news release.

Sanchez who was a victim of a drunk driving accident in 2007, was part of a hit and run. The drunk driver who was identified as Timothy Cavigliano of Linden, N.J. was alleged to have as many as 8 drinks before leaving the bar. According to reports there were over a dozen of witnesses that testified on Sanchez’s behalf. The defendant in the case, Mr. Cavigliano pleads guilty to four counts of assault with an automobile in 2007 and was later sentenced to a year of imprisonment. He was later released after only serving three months.

D’s Dugout Bar’s attorney’s disputed that the the lawsuit should be dropped because a breathalyzer wasn’t taken at the scene of the accident and Mr. Cavigliano might have been under the influence of drugs. Cavigliano maintains his innocence as he alleged he hit a garbage can and not the two women.

The accident caused catastrophic injury to Sanchez who now confined to a wheel chair and unable to speak and walk. The proceeds from the lawsuit will be used to pay off her ongoing medical expenses. The damages were awarded to the plaintiff for pain and suffering and medical bills.

News from another DUI car accident:

A plaintiff that filed suit against a restaurant in Gresham, Oregon will receive $1.3 million in damages. The parents of a victim of a DUI crash sued the bar for serving a patron an excessive amount of alcohol. The customer who was a repeat offender of driving under the influence of Alcohol killed two women in a DUI crash.

If you have been a victim of a DUI motor vehicle accident you have the legal right to seek fair compensation for damages. LawLeaf a leading provider of lawsuit funding services throughout the United States can provide lawsuit cash advances to clients that are in active or already settled lawsuits. If you are seeking pre settlement funding or a lawsuit loan against future proceeds from a settled claim, begin by applying online today.

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010 Car Accidents, Wrongful Death No Comments

Lawsuit Funding Throughout North America

LawLeaf is currently providing lawsuit funding services throughout North America. We have a network of lenders that are ready to compete for your business. When LawLeaf receives and application we match each client with the right underwriters the first time. The company uses a matching service based upon funding type, requested amount, location and injury type. Our underwriters provide lawsuit cash advances throughout the United States and Canada which makes us one of the only lawsuit funding services able to fund cases throughout North America.

When you apply for a lawsuit loan with LawLeaf your application will be handled by a representative that can assist you through the lawsuit funding process. We work with clients interested in getting advances for a variety of different types of lawsuits. We can handle soft tissue and surgery related personal injury claims as well as commercial litigation financing for plaintiffs. Our main focus is getting our clients into a suitable rate in the least amount of time. Why? Because most people that apply for lawsuit funding are in desperate need of financial help.

LawLeaf understands the importance of cash now. We have successfully funded clients within a 24 hour period. Once we receive an application for a settlement loan we immediately evaluate your case and send it out to those lenders who are ready to compete for your business. We also only work with those lenders who provide non-recourse funding meaning you don’t pay back the loan unless you attorney is successful at winning your case.

If you are currently searching for a company that provides lawsuit loans in your area and want our lenders to compete for your business, contact LawLeaf today.

Friday, November 20th, 2009 Motor Vehicle, Wrongful Death No Comments

Maryland Car Accident Injures 1

If you are currently searching for a lawsuit cash advance against a car accident lawsuit in the state of Maryland, begin by applying online with LawLeaf today. LawLeaf is a leading online provider of car accident lawsuit funding throughout the United States. We can provide motor vehicle accident funding to plaintiffs and families involved in catastrophic injury, soft tissue and wrongful death claims.

LawLeaf News:

A car accident in Maryland left one dead and another hospitalized. Initial reports indicate a 28 year old man from Clarksville, Maryland was charged for vehicular manslaughter after crashing into another automobile and fleeing from the scene of the accident. According to reports a Volkswagen GTI was rear ended by the driver, sending the vehicle out of control. The vehicle slammed into a near by telephone pole. One victim was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident while another was transported to Maryland Shock Trauma.

The vehicle was found a short time after the accident and a man was charged for vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, hit and run and driving while intoxicated. There are no futher reports regarding the victim whom was hospitalized.

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In Maryland car accidents are the leading causes of all personal injuries. If you have been involved in a car accident in MD its recommended you seek immediate medical treatment. You should also consider the representation of an attorney prior to speaking with the other person’s insurance company. If you are currently searching for Maryland lawsuit funding for a car accident or other type of personal injury, contact LawLeaf today.

Lawsuit Settlement

When LawLeaf is contacted by a plaintiff for a lawsuit settlement advance we understand the importance of competitive rates and fast approvals. This is a contributing factor of why we have been so successful in the litigation financing arena.

A lawsuit settlement is defined as two parties coming together by mediation or arbitration in order to resolve their difference without a legal hearing.  A settlement involves both parties agreeing upon a set amount of money for damages. The lawsuit settlement paid to the victim should satisfy the expenses related to the claim.

A lawsuit settlement should cover medical expenses, loss of wages, pain & suffering and other related expenses directly related to the claim. It is important to understand if a plaintiff decides to accept a lawsuit settlement, the plaintiff will be unable to recoup additional monies after the settlement is reached. This means if you have ongoing medical expenses you must account for these costs during the settlement period.

A lawsuit settlement is more likely to happen than a claim reaching the courts.

What happens after a lawsuit settlement?

Once the lawsuit has reached a settlement the plaintiff will have to wait for payment. This payment may take weeks or even months. At LawLeaf we oftentimes receive application request for post settlement funding. This means after a lawsuit settlement the plaintiff may receive an advance against future compensation.

It’s always recommended that you review all lawsuit settlement offers and counter offers thoroughly prior to making a decision.

LawLeaf announces today the future release of our latest resource center called Lawsuit Settlement. Our lawsuit settlement center will provide information on the settlement process as well as exerts from attorney and best practices. The center will provide dozens of pages of information pertaining to the lawsuit settlement process. The center will be part of our settlement loan site which also provides information on the settlement loan process. If you are currently searching for lawsuit settlement funding begin by applying online with LawLeaf today.

Sunday, June 21st, 2009 Lawsuit Loan, Wrongful Death No Comments

Settlement Funding For Client In Maryland

[Towson, Maryland] - LawLeaf a leading online settlement funding company announced today another client has received an advance out of Maryland. This is the third lawsuit advance in Maryland this week. If you are searching for lawsuit funding begin by applying online with LawLeaf today.

A client located in Towson, MD contacted LawLeaf last week for help securing settlement funding for a wrongful death case. The plaintiff in the case hired the representation of an attorney last year to represent a wrongful death claim. Wrongful death cases are some of the largest lawsuit compensated cases within the legal industry. A wrongful death lawsuit can take years before a claim settles. These types of claims oftentimes end up in court due to the amount of requested compensation by the plaintiffs team. This may result in longer litigation processes prior to a client reaching a settlement. Some of these claims can take years before a settlement is reached.

LawLeaf provides an array of different wrongful death cases. Some of the most common include:

  • Automobile Accidents
  • Asbestos Cases
  • Aviation Accidents
  • Bus Accidents
  • Car Accidents
  • Construction Accidents
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Mesothelioma
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Nursing Home Negligence
  • Pedestrian Accidents
  • Slip & Fall
  • Tractor Trailer Accidents
  • Truck Accidents

If you are currently searching for additional information on Maryland lawsuit funding or wrongful death lawsuit funding, visit LawLeaf today.

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Saturday, February 7th, 2009 Wrongful Death No Comments

Family Receives 9 Million in Wrongful Death Lawsuit

If you are currently searching for wrongful death lawsuit funding begin by applying online with LawLeaf. LawLeaf provides a matching service that better assist clients in finding the right lenders the first time. If you are interested in having our network of lenders compete for your business, LawLeaf can help.

Libertyville, Illinois Wrongful Death Lawsuit

A family of a 12-year-old boy who died during a routine surgery in Libertyville, Illinois was awarded $9 million this week. The 12-year-old-boy died in 1999 at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL.

The final judgement and disposition of the case was approved by Judge Raymond McKoski. The attorney Michael Schostok filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Medical Center on the family’s behalf. The attorney is from Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C.

The incident happened almost 9 years ago when Andrew Muno was taken to the emergency room for a cut on his arm after falling at his home. The cut required surgery and doctors orders recommended a dose of antibiotics which the boy had an allergic reaction to. Although the boy had breathing difficulties as a result of the antibotic, the surgeon proceeded with the surgery. The boy died on the operating soon after the procedure was complete.

The family of the victim sued Lake County Anesthesiologists, Dr. Dale Gordon, Condell Medical Center & Kontrick.

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Monday, December 15th, 2008 Wrongful Death 1 Comment

West Virginia Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed

A man recently filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Select Specialty Hospital in Charleston, West Virginia. Mr. Hamrick filed a suit after after a woman who is identified as Ella Hamrick died as a result of contracting an infection in her leg while being hospitalized. According to reports Mrs. Hamrick underwent surgery July of 2006 to help repair a femur fracture at Charleston Area Medical Center. During her stay she developed sepsis which ultimately resulted in her death. The lawsuit states that the defendants did not properly diagnose & treat Mrs. Hamrick for the infection.

As the result, Mrs. Hamrick died on September 7, 2006. Mr. Hamrick has sought legal counsel from a local attorney in the area.

The case will be heard in Circuit Court however the date is still unknown.

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LawLeaf is an online lawsuit funding company that provides plaintiffs with pre settlement advances for personal injury and wrongful death cases. If you have lost a love one do to the neglignece of another and are seeking a lawsuit cash advance, begin by applying online with LawLeaf. LawLeaf provides wrongful death lawsuit funding throughout the United States & Canada.

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Saturday, November 22nd, 2008 Wrongful Death No Comments

Wrongful Death Case in Ohio

According to a Coroner report, Sean Levert died in jail on March 30th due to a withdraw of Xanax, an anti-anxiety drug. Today the family of Mr. Levert was in Federal Court with attorney David Malik for a wrongful death lawsuit that was filed against Cuyahoga County, Ohio Sheriff’s Department. Mr. Malik claims that the Sheriff’s department denied Mr. Levert his medication while detained and ultimately caused the sudden death of Levert.

Jail policy in Ohio states that a person must be evaluated by a doctor before they can receive prescription drugs. This policy also includes that a person can immediately receive prescription drugs in cases in which are deemed urgent. While Levert was on a list to see a doctor prior to his death, reports indicate six days had passed and Levert was not once seen by a doctor.

The next court hearing is scheduled for April of next year.

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In the state of Ohio if you believe a love one was killed as a result of negligence you have the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the person or entity. You also have the right too seek wrongful death lawsuit funding prior to your case reaching a settlement. If you are currently seeking a wrongful death lawsut loan you can begin by applying online with LawLeaf. LawLeaf, an online lawsuit funding service helps the families of the victims secure lawsuit cash advances for wrongful death cases throughout the United States including Ohio.

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Thursday, November 13th, 2008 Wrongful Death No Comments

Kansas City Wrongful Death Suit

The family of volunteer firefighter Jared Moore has accepted a settlement for a wrongful death case filed in Kansas City several years ago. Mr. Moore was killed responding to a call when a Kansas Highway Patrol officer slammed into the car of Mr. Moore. The deputy was reported to going 85 MPH in a posted 50 MPH speed limit.

The car was rear-ended as Mr. Moore was turning left around oncoming traffic. Kansas has a policy that officers are not allowed to go over 10 MPH over the speed limit even in emergency situations. The amount of settlement has not been reported however sources say a settlement has been reached.

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If you are currently searching for wrongful death lawsuit funding, we ask you to begin by applying online today. At LawLeaf we provide funding services throughout the state of Kansas. If you have the represenation of a lawyer and are seeking a pre settlement cash advance we can help.

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Sunday, October 26th, 2008 Wrongful Death No Comments

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