A Philadelphia jury awarded over $78 million to a minor suffering from cerebral palsy because of medical negligence during the baby’s delivery.

A lawsuit was brought against Pottstown Memorial Medical Center asserting the hospital erroneously pronounced the unborn infant deceased and ultimately had to perform an emergency C-Section surgery to save the child.  During the delay, the child’s brain could not receive oxygen which experts opined caused spastic cerebral palsy.  The condition will require extensive medical treatment throughout the child’s life.

A Philadelphia jury found for the plaintiff and awarded $78.5 million in damages for medical care, lost earning capacity, pain, suffering and emotional distress.

Persons who suffer injury or are otherwise damaged by the negligence of medical professionals and have a case pending under state negligence laws, may be eligible to receive lawsuit funding from a company which offers lawsuit loans to plaintiffs while the  lawsuit is being litigated.  The money can be used at the client’s discretion and need not be repaid if the case is unsuccessful.

On Friday, May 4th, the State of Florida adopted a tort reform law with regard to the funding of benefits for personal injury cases.  The matter was before the Florida governing bodies for several months and included multiple reforms designed to lessen the burden on Florida residents by setting limits on certain benefits and mandating other actions in order to file a claim.

Proponents noted the increase in claims in recent years and stated the increase was due to widespread fraud.  The lawmakers stated they hoped the measures would deter future abuses of the system.

Opponents responded by stating the law would only serve to allow insurance companies to bolster profits by giving them more reasons to deny all claims, both legitimate and illegitimate.

Among some of the provisions are:

• Requiring an accident victim receive initial treatment within a 14 day window.
• Requiring the insured to be examined under oath about information relevant to the claim only.
• Providing judges more discretion in reviewing attorney fees to ensure that each attorney submission for fees is reasonable.
• PIP clinics must now pay a licensing fee and sign fraud notices regarding fraudulent, misleading or false claims.
• And others . . .

Persons who suffer injury or are otherwise damaged by the negligence of drivers in motor vehicle accidents and have a case pending under state negligence laws, may be eligible to receive lawsuit funding from a company which offers lawsuit loans to plaintiffs while the  lawsuit is being litigated.  The money can be used at the client’s discretion and need not be repaid if the case is unsuccessful.

In Texas, a jury awarded a resident $33,300,00.00  for damages connected with an automobile accident which occurred in June of 2011.  A lawsuit was filed on his behalf against a construction company for failure.

During trial, plaintiff offered evidence showing negligence and argued vehicles, which were approaching the defendant’s construction zone, did not have adequate warning of the speed change required to navigate through the zone safely.  Evidence of extensive injuries was also presented.

After the verdict, the matter was settled for a lesser amount according to Caller.com.

Persons who suffer injury or are otherwise damaged due to the negligence of other drivers of automobiles and have a case pending under state negligence laws, may be eligible to receive lawsuit funding from a company which offers lawsuit loans to plaintiffs while the  lawsuit is being litigated.  The money can be used at the client’s discretion and need not be repaid if the case is unsuccessful.

A New York Nursing home is being sued on behalf of a women from Nassau County.  While living in the home, she fell three times within eighteen (18) months causing her permanent disfigurement and dehydration.  She received medical treatment for her injuries and has endured large medical expenses.

The lawsuit alleges that the Defendant, Grandell Rehabilitation and Nursing Center violated the New York Public Health Law and had been grossly negligent in the care of its patient/resident.  Plaintiff seeks compensatory and punitive damages, as well as attorneys fees and costs.

Persons who suffer injury or are otherwise damaged by the negligence of medical professionals and have a case pending under state negligence laws, may be eligible to receive lawsuit funding from a company which offers lawsuit loans to plaintiffs while the  lawsuit is being litigated.  The money can be used at the client’s discretion and need not be repaid if the case is unsuccessful.

According to an article found at therepublic.com, a West Virginia Judge recently threw out a lawsuit against Dupont over an old zinc smelting operation that plaintiffs contend made them sick.

Over 14 West Virginia families brought an action against the international company, claiming that long term exposure to arsenic, cadmium and lead had caused various medical conditions ranging from skin rash to cancer.  The families were among the many thousands of plaintiffs who were victorious in a class action case in 2007.

Because the families were part of a $70,000 settlement, the Judge ordered the parties to produce evidence, including separate expert evidence, to support their claims.  The Judge then ruled they failed to bring forth enough evidence to satisfy the legal requirements.  The case was then dismissed.

If you are a plaintiff who was injured due to the negligence of another person or entity, and have a lawsuit pending, you may be eligible to receive lawsuit funding from a company which offers lawsuit loans to plaintiffs while the  case is being litigated.  The money can be used at the client’s discretion and need not be repaid if the case is unsuccessful.

Injured passengers on the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) may soon see changes in the amount of relief available when seeking compensation for injuries sustained by the MBTA’s negligence.

A bill currently before the legislature calls for a cap of $100,000 for all personal injury claims and/or lawsuits brought forth against the public agency.  Cases such as slip and falls, bus and trolley crashes, escalator accidents, etc. would all be capped under the bill’s provisions.  The proposal is part of the Patrick administration’s transportation “mini reform” act.

Proponents of the bill state the MBTA is seeking the same cap on injury lawsuit awards as other public entities under similar Tort Claims provisions.  Opponents attack the measure’s failure to adequately compensate victims for injuries or other damages caused by the negligence of its employees.

Persons who suffer injury or are otherwise damaged by the negligence of public employees in bus, subway or other transportation accidents and have a lawsuit pending under state negligence laws, may be eligible to receive lawsuit funding from a company which offers lawsuit loans to plaintiffs while the  case is being litigated.  The money can be used at the client’s discretion and need not be repaid if the case is unsuccessful.

Last July, an Oak Lawn, Illinois man was involved in a near fatal car crash while traveling as a passenger in the rear seat of the vehicle.  The man was lucky to survive but still lost much of his left leg.  A recent article in the Southtown Star (Chicago Sun-Times) ran the story.

Following the collision, tens of  thousands of dollars were needed to conduct the major rehabilitation and surgery sessions.  While his injuries improve, he is left with medical bills piling up and bill collectors harassing him for payment.  Even though an attorney was retained and lawsuit filed, the medical providers still pursue their collection efforts, leaving the lawsuit plaintiff frustrated and under unnecessary stress.  In many circumstances, lawsuit funding, otherwise known as pre – settlement loans and/or lawsuit loans, can make a difference.

Persons who suffer injury or are otherwise damaged due to the negligence of other drivers of automobiles and have a case pending under state negligence laws, may be eligible to receive lawsuit funding from a company which offers lawsuit loans to plaintiffs while the  lawsuit is being litigated.  The money can be used at the client’s discretion and need not be repaid if the case is unsuccessful.

On February 2010, in Florida, a tractor trailer switched lanes and struck a Ford Escort.  The driver of the Escort previously suffered from severe rheumatoid arthritis, which was worsened by the injuries sustained in the crash to his neck and back.  The Plaintiff needed a low back surgery to repair the damage and help with the pain.  Experts feel he will probably need future surgeries.  A personal injury lawsuit ensued.

Last week, a Florida jury returned a verdict of $7 million was awarded to the man to compensate for his medical expenses and the pain and suffering he will forever endure.

Persons who suffer injury or are otherwise damaged by the medical negligence of medical professionals and have a case pending under state negligence laws, may be eligible to receive lawsuit funding from a company which offers lawsuit loans to plaintiffs while the  lawsuit is being litigated.  The money can be used at the client’s discretion and need not be repaid if the case is unsuccessful.

A Florida resident recently won a case against State Farm Insurance for an upwards of $100,000.00.  An initial offer of settlement was made for a whopping $3,500.00 prior to filing suit.   Once the lawsuit began, defendant’s offer jumped to $25,000 which was countered for $75,000.  The case eventually went to a jury which found the client, a  Vietnamese refugee that now lives and works as a nail technician in the US, deserving of close to $120,000 for his injuries.

The accident occurred when the client was driving home and a vehicle driven by State Farm insured client struck him.  The client went to the chiropractor 17 days later complaining of neck and back pain caused by the accident, which resulted in the need for surgery.

Persons who suffer injury or are otherwise damaged in auto accidents and have a case pending under state negligence laws, may be eligible to receive lawsuit funding from a company which offers lawsuit loans to plaintiffs while the  lawsuit is being litigated.  The money can be used at the client’s discretion and need not be repaid if the case is unsuccessful.