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Murder or Wrongful Death – An Attorney’s Unexplained Demise Raises Questions

May 9, 2013

No one could explain the death of a New Mexico attorney, found in her garage. Officials, at first, deemed it a suicide.

Two years ago, a New Mexico civil rights lawyer was found dead in her garage. At the time, it looked like suicide. Now, the New Mexico attorney general’s office is asking questions about how the case was handled. It seems the attorney may have been considered to be a thorn in the side of the local police department, and family and friends have stated that they believe she did not have the mindset to commit suicide.

Most telling, though, was that her car, parked in the garage where she was found, was equipped with a gadget which would turn the car off, before toxic amounts of carbon monoxide could be released. The car wasn’t running and did not have an empty gas tank when she was discovered by her law partner. She was found sitting in her car, with the doors and windows open, her glasses on, her feet on the dashboard, wearing a robe, with a bottle of Ambien in the pocket. The door between the house and the garage was also open — hardly conducive conditions for a death by carbon monoxide poisoning.

The attorney’s family has filed a lawsuit against the city (naming over one dozen officers and investigators, the police chief and the public safety director), stating that the investigation from start to finish was botched and mishandled. Their main allegation is whether or not the police department chose to not look at other explanations for her death. There were more than two dozen police and city officials who arrived at the scene and may have walked through most of what have been used as evidence.

After she was discovered, her death was declared a suicide and her home was not cordoned off for processing. It was later revealed that two antique diamond rings the attorney wore daily were missing, items valued at $100,000. One officer at the scene, a friend of the deceased, has stated that he found it strange and unusual that her car door and windows were open. Most suicide-by-carbon-monoxide victims shut their doors and roll up their windows.

In short, many questions have not been answered to the satisfaction of family and friends. The family has said that their main concern was the woman had made many enemies over the years as a result of what was described as her fiery nature. She had also, during her career, defended police officers who had been accused or wrongdoing.

Until this case gets to court, the family will have enormous expenses to deal with, including funeral and burial expenses and other bills related to their mother’s death. The perfect solution for them to pay all of the bills while they wait for a resolution to this case would be to apply for litigation funding. Pre-settlement funding is also referred to as a lawsuit cash advance, and is an emergency loan to help plaintiffs in situations such as this.

Those that apply for a lawsuit loan do not need to have a job, are not required to have a credit check, do not pay any money upfront and are not expected to make monthly payments on the principle of the loan. They can take the money, once they are approved, and immediately take care of all of their bills, keeping the remainder of the money in the bank. It is easy to apply online for lawsuit funding, or to call a litigation funding company and fill out an application.

Wrong-Way Drunken Driver Kills Two

November 23, 2012

A drunken driver went the wrong way on the road, killing himself and an innocent person.

“A passenger from that night is pointing the blame on the bar where she and her friend had been drinking that night. Even though the woman said they were both drunk when they left the establishment, she suggests the security at the bar was at fault for not taking their keys away,” explained Darren Monroe of Litigation Funding Corporation, Michigan.

The man and woman were, by all counts, inebriated when they left the bar and got into the man’s car. They then drove in the wrong direction, which put them on the course of a head-on collision with another car. Two people died — the driver of the other car, and the allegedly drunken driver. The only survivor was the man’s companion, the female passenger, who was later quoted as saying the accident would never have happened if bar security had locked them up for public intoxication.

“That remark did not go over well with the dead man’s family, who replied that the fact they were both drunk and driving the wrong way could never be erased. Shifting fault to someone else for their utter lack of responsibility shocked the family, who may be consulting a wrongful death lawyer about the death of their son,” said Monroe.

Litigation funding is an emergency lawsuit loan offered to a qualified plaintiff, to tide them over until their case has been resolved. Many applicants are in dire financial straits when they apply for a lawsuit loan, and do not know how they are going to pay their regular bills, let alone the extra ones relating to funeral and burial expenses.

Pre-settlement funding is the almost perfect solution for a plaintiff trying to fend off insurance companies who want them to settle fast and for less money than they may be entitled to in court. A lawsuit loan allows them to pay everything they need to and then wait for justice.

To learn more about lawsuit funding and litigation funding, visit https://www.litigationfundingcorp.com/.

Exploding Toilet Causes Severe Wounds

November 16, 2012

As funny as it sounds at first flush, it was an extremely serious incident.

“This case is definitely strange,” said Darren Monroe of Litigation Funding Corporation, Michigan. “And not only strange, it makes you chuckle, until you find out that the extent of this man’s penetrating wounds required more than 25 stitches.”

The back story of this $5 million lawsuit is about a supposedly unique toilet, called the Flushmate III. Apparently, the Flushmate III is designed to use water and air to create a more powerful flush, and while it may well flush powerfully, it apparently also sometimes explodes. While there is no count of how many toilets failed on their own, without an occupant on-board, there are currently 14 reports of impact and laceration injuries caused by the toilet exploding. This looks to be a defective product lawsuit seeking class-action status. “Overall, more than 300 of these biffies have burst,” added Monroe.

Of interest, the Flushmate III toilets were part of a recall; the company that made them has offered to send customers free repair kits. Unfortunately, it appears that the kits do not address what makes the toilets explode, which left customers fixing the toilets themselves or hiring outside help to do so. The badly injured individuals, the ones requiring stitches and suffering painful wounds from shattered porcelain piercing their buttocks and other private parts, now face serious medical bills.

“How will they pay the bills and their other regular financial obligations if they cannot work? The perfect solution would be to apply for a lawsuit loan through a litigation funding company. A lawsuit loan is an emergency loan to help plaintiffs get on their feet financially, while they wait for their case to be resolved. It’s easy to apply for, user friendly and worth making a call to check it out,” added Monroe.

To learn more about lawsuit funding and litigation funding, visit https://www.litigationfundingcorp.com/.

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Argument Over Counterfeit Money Kills One, Injures Another

August 28, 2012

Truth really is stranger than fiction. This case involved a fake $100 bill.

You hear about a lot of strange things in this line of work,” said Darren Monroe of Litigation Funding Corporation in Michigan. “This one made me do a complete double take. One man was killed and another injured after arguing about fake money.”

It happened in Texas and involved a semi and a van. A 60-year-old man tried to run away from a police officer who wanted to question him about allegedly giving someone a counterfeit $100 bill. In the process of trying to flee in his 18-wheeler, he slammed into a van, killing a 58-year old woman and seriously injuring the woman’s husband.

A further twist to this story is that no one knew the semi had hit the van because both were rammed into a garage after the trucker lost control of his rig.

It wasn’t a surprise that the trucker was slapped with intoxication manslaughter charges, among others. Does the surviving spouse of the dead innocent victim have a wrongful death case? Yes, and possibly a good reason for punitive damages, based on the facts of this case: passing fake money, fleeing police while drunk, killing someone and seriously injuring another,” said Monroe.

What is patently clear in this case is that the surviving spouse will likely call a personal injury lawyer and find out his legal rights. His wife is dead because of a drunk trucker, and he is battling serious personal injuries. He has lost a lot in a short period of time and will need financial assistance to get back on his feet and pay his bills while he waits for the case to be settled or go to court. Litigation funding would be the perfect answer to his predicament.

The husband could apply for a lawsuit cash advance online or pick up the phone and call a litigation funding company. There are no hoops to jump through; plaintiffs do not pay anything to apply, nor do they pay anything from month to month. There are no credit checks, and the plaintiff does not need to have a job. “The fact is, most applicants for pre-settlement funding are too seriously injured to be working,” said Monroe.

Litigation funding offers qualified plaintiffs a large number of benefits, plus they may keep the lawsuit loan if they do happen to lose their case. Once a lawyer is hired to handle the case, the next step would be to contact a litigation funding company.

To learn more about lawsuit funding and litigation funding, visit https://www.litigationfundingcorp.com/.

Four Michigan Teens Killed in Rollover

August 7, 2012

A few days short of graduation, four teens were killed in a rollover accident. The cause of the accident remains unclear.

“It’s tough and brutal news for a close-knit community to find out about these deaths,” said Darren Monroe of Litigation Funding Corporation, Michigan.

Initially, it was reported that three individuals had died. The fourth made it to the hospital alive but subsequently died of his injuries. There was a fifth young teen also involved in the accident whose condition remains unknown.

This accident raised a number of questions for the police, such as who was driving, were they under the influence of drugs or alcohol, were they texting while driving, were they speeding, was the vehicle in poor mechanical condition or was there another car involved that caused them to drive off the road? While answers to these questions will help close the case, it will not bring any peace to the parents of the dead teens.

In an instance like this, it is essential the parents seek legal counsel to find out what rights they have in this situation. Could they file a wrongful lawsuit? Chances are they could if, as in most wrongful death cases, negligence is present. In many rollover cases, there is negligence of some sort, whether it’s driver negligence or negligence due to a mechanical failure or defective part.

Once the five families have consulted a good personal injury lawyer, they may want to find out more about accessing lawsuit funding in order to help them cover expenses until the case is resolved. When a tragedy like this happens, it is difficult enough to cope with the loss. The last thing grieving families need is to deal with all of the financial obligations from legal and medical bills to funeral and burial expenses. “Few people have that kind of money on hand right away. Litigation funding may be the perfect answer for people who find themselves in this situation,” said Monroe.

Litigation funding, also known as pre-settlement funding or a lawsuit loan, is sent to qualified plaintiffs that have applied for funding. Once the case is assessed and approved, the lawsuit cash advance is sent directly to the plaintiff’s bank account to cover costs while they wait for the trial or a settlement. Litigation funding arrives quickly, within 24 to 28 hours, and helps plaintiffs deal with unforeseen expenses associated with an accident.

To learn more about lawsuit funding and litigation funding, visit https://www.litigationfundingcorp.com/.

Driver Without License Kills Woman at Bus Stop Reports Litigation Funding Corporation

March 28, 2012

The driver in this case ran a red light and hit a woman sitting at a bus stop, killing her. He was not paying attention to what he was doing.

“Some people don’t seem to understand that a red light means you stop or prepare to stop in enough time to actually obey the light. The defendant in this instance was not only speeding, but missed stopping for a red light because of his rate of speed, rammed into another car and slammed into a concrete bus bench where a woman was sitting,” described Darren Monroe of Litigation Funding Corporation, Michigan.

At ten to six in the morning, one wonders what people are doing speeding through red lights and driving like an idiot. It seems that the driver of the pickup that caused this accident was heading south on the street, when he told police he tried to stop for a red light. However, he did not brake in time. He careened into a white sedan and then hit the VIA bus stop bench. “The woman he hit was dragged about 10 feet while pinned under the truck,” Monroe indicated.

This was a horrific accident that did not need to happen. As a result of this man driving without a license and without insurance, one woman and a passenger in the truck, was seriously injured and one died. Both victims have the right to file lawsuits; one a wrongful death lawsuit, and the other a personal injury lawsuit.

“Was there more going on besides the fact he didn’t have a license and no insurance? Possibly, and an investigation will find that out. In the meantime, the injured passenger and the family of the dead woman will want to talk to competent attorneys about their legal rights,” suggested Monroe.

When sudden death strikes, victims and those left behind in a wrongful death case, can find themselves facing a huge hole in their finances. They may well be left in a very difficult situation and experience extreme hardship. Getting cases such as this settled or to court often take a long time, signaling potential economic ruin for the families. “There is an answer to this difficult dilemma in the form of lawsuit funding,” said Monroe.

Lawsuit funding is a cash advance against a pending settlement or anticipated court verdict. Litigation funding allows the plaintiff to deal with all of their financial obligations and pay any other expenses that may also arise as a result of an accident. “It’s bad enough to lose someone you love and care for; you do not need to face financial ruin as well,” he added.

Litigation funding offers virtually instant service, with a quick application and approval process. The funds may arrive in a person’s bank account within 24-48 hours, and this non-recourse cash advance does not need to be paid back if the case is lost in court.

To learn more about lawsuit funding and litigation funding, visit https://www.litigationfundingcorp.com/.

Wrongful Death Resulted from Equipment in the Middle of the Road Says Litigation Funding Corporation

March 1, 2012

When logging equipment falls off a truck while crossing a bridge, the results are deadly.

“There was no way to avoid the inevitable in this accident,” said Darren Monroe of Litigation Funding Corporation, Michigan. “Particularly since the logging equipment that fell off the back of a truck landed right in front of a another driver, this became a horrendous scene. Forty-year-old Kyle Brown of Lake Saint Louis slammed into the metal and died.”

Evidently, a tire on the truck carrying the equipment hit the bridge guardrail, and caused the logging gear on the trailer to be tossed directly into the path of Mr. Brown’s BMW sport utility vehicle. The equipment, an over-sized forklift, met Brown head-on. Brown was heading east on the bridge. The trucker, Kenneth Davis, was heading west in his International tractor-trailer.

At the scene, the police handed Davis a ticket for improper lane use, as he left his lane and hit the guardrail. It may also turn out that the truck and load were too wide to be using that bridge. Only time and a more in depth investigation will provide answers.

This is a wrongful death case that needs the assistance of an experienced personal injury lawyer. No doubt the man’s family will wish to discuss this case with an attorney to find out how they can ensure something like this does not happen again and obtain compensation for Brown’s sudden and shocking death. The family might not only be shell-shocked, but worried about how to pay their bills.

Not everyone realizes how devastating it is to lose someone they love suddenly and without warning. There are millions of things left undone. Bills still need to be paid. Life still needs to move forward, even if that person is gone. A funeral needs to be planned, along with a burial. It is one of life’s most heart-wrenching events and it frequently leaves those behind in great economic difficulties.

These family victims may want to ask questions about accessing lawsuit funding, and see if they are able to secure a litigation loan. It would be a good strategic move for the family to help them cope without the breadwinner. They may need money to pay for funeral and burial expenses and other important bills such as the mortgage. Pre-settlement funding helps victims wait for an equitable settlement or verdict.

Should the application be approved for a lawsuit cash advance, the fund can be sent within 24-48 hours via a check wired directly to a bank account. “If you lose the case, the money is yours to keep, free of charge,” Monroe explained.

To learn more about lawsuit funding and litigation funding, visit https://www.litigationfundingcorp.com/.

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Unexplained Trench Collapse Sends Man To Hospital In Critical Condition Says Michigan Litigation Funding Corporation

November 14, 2011

Construction worksites are usually considered to be accidents looking for a place to happen. This case was no exception to that rule.

“Anthony Marbach got up and went to work like usual the day of the accident. He figured it would be a day like any others; work hard, go home and crash and maybe spend some time online with friends. The 23-year-old construction worker was not expecting to be partially buried on the job,” outlined Daren Monroe, who writes for Litigation Funding Corporation in Southfield, Michigan.

Marbach worked for a Manchester, Iowa excavating company and he was in a trench when the walls suddenly gave way, burying him in dirt up to his waist. They were digging the trench in order to connect drainage tile from one farm field to another.

It took more than two hours to dig him out, at which point in time the EMS crews took him to hospital for emergency care. He was listed in critical, but stable condition. “He will have a long road to recovery,” added Monroe, “and his medical expenses will be astronomical. How will he pay for that?”

And another, even better question, is how did the dirt wall of the trench collapse when they are supposed to be shored up securely? OSHA will be looking into this to determine if a third party was at fault, or if the contractor or excavator violated safety rules in this instance. But still the man must deal with an increasing amount of medical bills and if he can even afford them.

“Chances are that he could not pay them and in order to handle them, he would need to hire an attorney to see about obtaining compensation for his injuries,” Monroe indicated. “While waiting for his case to go to settlement or court, he could check into legal funding and get back on his feet once he is approved for that.”

In Iowa, most injured workers with a contract or who work mainly in Iowa are eligible for benefits if they get hurt on the job. “There are some classes of workers that are exempt from the law, and not eligible for benefits, and this is one other reason to retain a personal injury lawyer to have someone fighting for your rights,” said Monroe.

“However, a law also pertains to independent contractors, limited liability members and partners,” he remarked. “It states they are not considered to be employees. This too is something a lawyer will need to look into for you, as in some states, workers can’t sue an employer who is providing workers’ compensation.”

All things being equal, if the worker can take his case to court for compensation, he will be in a position to apply to a litigation funding company for a lawsuit cash advance to fund his case until it is resolved. That would mean the man would have access to an emergency lawsuit loan to help him pay all of his important bills and other expenses right away. He would then be in the position of being able to turn down any offers made by an insurance company.

The pre-settlement funding is a lifesaver for plaintiffs in this type of situation. It enables them to take care of their bills and offers them peace of mind and financial security while they are waiting for justice. It just takes a phone call or an online application to trigger the pre-settlement funding application process.

To learn more about lawsuit funding and litigation funding, visit https://www.litigationfundingcorp.com/.

Speeding And Toll Booths Do Not Mix Says Litigation Funding Corporation Of Michigan

August 27, 2011

Driving recklessly while in the vicinity of a toll booth is never a good idea. This death was tragic and unnecessary.

“Speeding is never a good idea to begin with,” said Daren Monroe, who writes for Litigation Funding Corporation, Southfield, Michigan.

“In this reported case, the driver of the out of control car hit and killed a toll booth operator. The speeding vehicle hit a cement barrier and went airborne, directly into the attendant.”
The police report indicated the vehicle, a Chevy Camaro, was zipping down the road at a very high rate of speed, when it careened into a cement barrier. The impact was so forceful it threw the car up into the air, hitting the female booth attendant, who was outside sweeping a closed lane. “While booth operators are used to seeing accidents, they don’t really expect to be the victim of one like this,” Monroe said.
The tollbooth operator was thrown at least 50 yards in the air before landing in a broken heap. She did not survive her injuries. As for the driver of the Camaro, it came to rest a 100 yards down from where it hit the cement barrier. The driver was taken to hospital to be treated for injuries.
The victim’s family may want to file a wrongful death lawsuit in this case. If that is what they choose to do, they may be looking for emergency funding to help them pay their bills. They could get this type of lawsuit loan through the auspices of a litigation funding company. “It’s not hard to apply for pre-settlement funding. In fact, all a plaintiff needs to do is call us, or fill out an application online. We assess the merits of the case and go from there,” Monroe explained.
Plaintiffs get a good deal when they apply for lawsuit funding. The lawsuit cash advance allows them to get out of debt by paying off all of their bills while they wait for justice. Pre-settlement funding, once approved for a plaintiff, is sent directly to their bank for deposit, allowing the victim to access what money they need to handle their bills. “In the meantime, they don’t have to deal with any insurance companies who come along with cheap settlement offers,” added Monroe.

To learn more about lawsuit funding and litigation funding, visit https://www.litigationfundingcorp.com/.

Wrong Way Driver Severely Injures Five

August 19, 2011

Wrong way drivers cause immense heartache and often death. This case details a three-vehicle collision that harmed five.

“The police report in this serious accident was not clear on the reason why the driver of a Dodge Stratus came onto the highway from the wrong direction. It was a decision that caused a horrific accident involving three cars, one a police cruiser, and injuring five,” said Daren Monroe, who writes for Litigation Funding Corporation, Southfield, Michigan.

Evidently what happened is that the Stratus hit a Mazda, ramming it into a police cruiser. The driver of the Mazda was taken to hospital with serious injuries and admitted to the intensive care unit. Two other passengers in the Mazda, children the ages of eight and one, were also badly hurt and taken to the nearest medical facility for care. There were also three other occupants in the totaled Mazda, all taken for medical care.

“The police officer and the driver of the car that caused the accident were not injured. Police would be launching an in depth investigation into why the Dodge driver was traveling the wrong way on the highway. The answer to that question would be vital to any personal injury lawsuits the injured may file,” Monroe said.

The victims may have a long road to recovery, depending on the severity and duration of their injuries. They would likely need money to help them pay their medical expenses and cost of therapy to get their lives back on track. If they filed personal injury lawsuits, they would need emergency litigation funding to help carry them over until their case(s) were resolved.

“Applying for pre-settlement funding is easy,” Monroe said. “It only requires the plaintiff to provide us with the case details, outline their injuries and their prognosis for recovery. If the case is approved, we send them a lawsuit cash advance within 24 to 48 hours. We’re fast, because we know if someone has come to us for financial help, they need the money right away. Give us a call. We’ll let you know how litigation funding works to your advantage,” Monroe said.

To learn more about lawsuit funding and litigation funding, visit https://www.litigationfundingcorp.com/.

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