Attorney Funding Can Help Law Firms Enjoy Long-Term Success
More and more lawyers are working on a contingency basis, which provides superior benefits to plaintiffs, but can leave attorneys with cash flow problems. Personal injury lawsuits and other types of cases can take months if not years to go to trial, during which time attorneys are likely to rack up significant costs that can significantly challenge their working capital…. Read more »
South Dakota Nurse Waits 5 Years for Multi-Million Dollar Verdict
South Dakota nurse Linda Gross recently won $3.35 million in damages for her vaginal mesh lawsuit, plus $7.76 million in punitive damages. The case didn’t go to trial until January 2013, though Gross filed her claim in 2008. That means she waited five years for the verdict—and has yet to receive any money. Ethicon and parent company Johnson & Johnson… Read more »
Structured Settlement Funding Options: When You Need Cash Most
When someone settles a lawsuit for a significant amount of money, that person may have the option of choosing between a lump sum and structured settlement funding. A lump sum is a one-time payment of the entire settlement amount. In a structured settlement, the plaintiff receives regular installment payments. There are several advantages and disadvantages to choosing a structured settlement… Read more »
Motion Filed to Consolidate Stryker Hip Lawsuits
A motion has been filed with the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML), requesting consolidation of all federal product liability lawsuits related to the Stryker Rejuvenate and ABG II hip replacement systems. At least 30 lawsuits, spread across 12 different District Courts, are currently pending. The request was filed on February 12, 2013, and includes a recommendation from one… Read more »
Pre Settlement Funding Can Help You Hold Out Through Lengthy Litigation
If you were injured in an automobile accident and the other driver was at fault, you may expect his or her insurance company to cover your personal injury claims. Insurance companies, however, have a reputation for employing delay tactics to avoid paying out claims for as long as possible. They are in the business to make profits, and holding onto… Read more »
