Lawsuit Cash Advances

Legal Funding on Medical Mistake Lawsuits

2009-06-30T11:56:00.000-07:00

Medical Mistakes are all too common in our nations hospitals and health care facilities today. Thousands of lives are lost each year because of medical mistakes. Many wrong diagnosis, treatments, and surgeries occur due to a number of reasons.

Medical staffs are often overworked and in stressful conditions. Medication dosageages are not always monitored and administered correctly. Files are often switched unknowingly. Surgeries are not properly marked and specified as to what needs to be done, and sometimes surgical equipment is left inside the body, causing serious damage and infection. When mistakes occur, often there is nothing a person can do but suffer the loss of a job, way of life, or a friend or loved one.

Most patients do receive quality care even in these conditions, and changes are being implemented to reduce these mistakes caused by human error. Many facilities are using computer monitoring and record keeping to keep better track of patients and conditions.

Ways You Can Help

1. Find "accredited high tech hospitals"

2. Ask if healthcare workers follow correct protocal and procedures.

3. Ask lots of questions so that you know what is being done, and what the
expected result will be.

4. Ask what medications you will be receiving and what medications you
already take, and what they are for.

5. Check the computerized wristband for accuracy.

6. Seek a second or third opinion if you feel the diagnosis may be wrong.

7. Listen to your body and pay attention to warning signs.

When mistakes do occur, and a lawsuit is filed, non recourse legal funding is often available before a case is settled, and provides injured parties with much needed cash until the case is finally settled either in or out of court.

Freedom First Funding cares about you and your situation and will do the very best we can to get you the desired funding in the least amount of time, and always keep you informed of the progress of your case.

Call us @ 877 386 3374 or visit us online: http://www.freedomfirstfunding.com/

Top Ways to Avoid Medical Mistakes

2009-06-15T10:46:00.000-07:00

Thousands Lost Yearly from Medical Mistakes

In today's fast pace world, over 100,000 lives are lost yearly in the United States because of medical mistakes. We expect our care givers to know how to treat our illnesses and health problems. After all, didn't they go to shool to learn how to do these procedures and learn the problems? Millions however, do receive quality health care and healthcare workers should be appreciated and applauded for their work. There are however, many serious mistakes that could be avoided by changing the way we think about hospitals and health care. Along with things that you, the patient, can do to help avoid medical mistakes.

There are many wrongful diagnosis, treatments, and surgeries in medical facilities. There are close to 100 medical mistakes made daily in some hospitals. One medical mistake left two newborn twins fighting for their lives because of being injected with 1000 times the amount of blood thinner they should have received because of a dosing mistake. There are wrong site surgeries, sponges, and other surgical items left inside the body which cause problems. Wrongful diagnosis, surgeries, and switched files.

What's Being Done to Avoid Mistakes

In defense of health care workers though, they do give good care in general.They are often overworked and in stressful conditions. Many are required to work more hours than they should with little rest. Hospitals and clinics are now beginning to implement new policies and procedures that will help to eliminate some of these problems of human error.

Changes are being made that will computerize files and barcode systems for patients. Along with automatic medication dispensing machines to avoid overdosing a patient. Dosages are entered into computers and rechecked for accuracy with scanners. Most of the larger facilities are working on this problem at this time, and many more will be doing it soon. Health care workers are also

trying to avoid infections by frequent handwashing with hand sanitizers and disposable rubber gloves, avoiding chit chat, and by removing jewelry and ties, that can spread infection. When doing surgical procedures, they are marking more specific areas as to where and what surgeries are being performed.

Things You Can Do To Avoid Mistakes

Find "high tech hospitals" that are accredited.

Ask if doctors follow the correct protocal.

Ask plenty of questions, like what is being done to you, and what the expected result will be.

Check the wristband for accuracy.

Know what medications you are taking and what they are for.

Be Your Own Advocate

There are times when you will also need to seek a second or third opinion of a diagnosis. Your body knows when something isn't right, so use surgery as a last resort. Early detection is the key, and remember that it takes a long time for what actually works, to get through the system so that doctors do know what works and doesn't work as a treatment.

Pre Settlement Lawsuit Funding is available for medical mistakes when circumstances arise that cause damage to former patients. Advances are made on the strength and viability of the lawsuit, and can help the plaintiff of such cases to get the full value of their case instead of settling it too soon.

To learn if your case qualifies for funding call for your Free Consultation!

877 386 3374 or apply online: http://www.freedomfirstfunding.com/

How to Eliminate Workplace Repeated Strain Injuries

2009-05-04T10:45:00.000-07:00

Workplace Repeated Strain Injuries that happen on the job need to be eliminated at the source whenever possible, and should be the ulimate goal for occupational safety and health. The primary source of injury is continuous repeated and/or static flexion of the fingers and hands in a unidirectional (one way) motion ( i.e. mouse use, typing, writing, gripping work tools, etc.), repeating the same motions again and again, over an extended period of time. In cases of repeated strain injuries, there are other factors, such as applied force, fixed body position, and the pace of work requiring repeated or long-term static movements, and are contributing factors in becoming afflicted with a disabling repeated strain injury.

Therefore, the main effort to protect workers from repeated strain such as carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, cubital tunnel syndrome, guyon's syndrome and other injuries should focus on limiting or “counteracting" activities that require constant overuse of the flexor muscles of the hand and forearm. If left unchecked, repeated or long-term static finger and wrist flexion eventually leads to muscle imbalance and the onset of one of the many debilitating repeated strain injuries listed above. Repetitive strain injuries can be achieved by implementing of workplace standards that involve:

* Job/task rotation
* Individual-specific ergonomic work stations
* Quick breaks
* Stretching program
* Exercise program

Putting the workplace standards listed above, into effect, are extremely important in maintaining structural integrity and muscle balance of the entire upper extremity ( i.e. Fingers, hands, wrists, forearms, elbows, upper arms, and shoulders).

Be sure to consult your workplace company employee health director for assistance if you are beginning to suffer from a repeated strain injury. The practices listed above need to be applied in order to keep the injury from getting any worse. Prevention is always cheaper than rehabilitation, both physically and financially!

When these types of injuries do occur, it is sometimes possible to get a cash advance on the pending lawsuit, depending on the severity and status of the case, and if your state allows funding on worker's comp. cases.

About the Author:

Linda Hughes of Freedom First Funding, is the Chief Operations Officer. Freedom First Funding is an experienced full service legal funding broker, that specializes in helping plaintiffs and attorneys that need advances on their pending and settled lawsuits, before their cases settle. You are invited to visit us on the web, or call Toll Free: 877 386 3374 for more information.

www.freedomfirstfunding.com email: lhughes@freedomfirstfunding.com

Recently Funded Lawsuit Advances

2009-04-15T13:19:00.000-07:00

Cases We Have Recently Funded

Today's blog will be a change of pace from our normal area of information articles, as to what types of cases we have recently had the opportunity obtain funding for plaintiffs seeking advances on their pending lawsuits.

We recently obtained funding for a client in Pennsylvania that had been rear-ended while waiting at a toll booth, causing neck and spinal problems, considerable pain, and eventual surgery.

Another was the Wrongful Death of of a lady in Ohio. Diagnosed with cancer in her remaining kidney that was working well , she was treated for that and put on dialysis, and continued to have problems. After the surgery, tests proved she did not have cancer after all.

A gentleman from Texas was badly injured in a fall resulting from a fall where he lived because there was no hand rail on the side of the stairs.

A lady from Pennsylvania was injured when a window crashed down on her head and neck that have caused traumatic brain injuries that she may possibly never recover from.

Still another was a slip and fall at a casino in California that resulted in serious injuries to her back and neck that required surgery.

One more was an insurance bad faith case that we were able to get an advance on while the client awaited settlement.

These are just a few of the cases that we have had the pleasure of helping clients awaiting settlements on their lawsuits. To find out if you have a case that could be considered for a pre settlement advance, please call us @ 877 386 3374

or visit our website: www.freedomfirstfunding.com

Why Use Attorney/Lawsuit Loans

2009-03-12T09:31:00.000-07:00

Traditional Financing Has Disappeared

In today's tough economic times, traditional funding sources for attorneys and lawfirms seeking short term capital to maintain or grow their business, are practically non existant. Good News! Attorneys and lawfirms that need cash to remain solvent for the duration of their cases, and to avoid premature settlement on those cases is available!

Sometimes, even the most successful attorneys and lawfirms have peaks and valleys in their cash flow. There is often a need to pay for an expert witness to substantiate a client's case, along with other litigation expenses.

By matching the timing of loan repayments with the settlement of specific cases,

lawsuit funding programs help to avoid cash flow problems. Payments are not required until each individual case is brought to it's initial resolution. There are no monthly interest payments on the entire balance provided to the firm, as there is with traditional financing. Attorney/lawfirm loans can help the business to grow and relieve financial burdens.

Ethics codes state that interest expenses incurred during litigation, are re-imbursible to a firm as a cost of litigation when a case has been successfully litigated. This results in the firm only having to pay interest when the case is not favorably resolved, and also results in greatly reduced interest when compared to traditonal financing.

About the Author:

Linda Hughes, is Chief Operations Officer at Freedom First Funding, and is a full service legal funding broker and can help your firm find the necessary funding needed to avoid premature settlement on your cases.

Free Consultations Call toll free: 877 386 3374

visit: http://www.freedomfirstfunding.com/

Top 10 Case Types for Lawsuit Advances

2009-02-06T10:41:00.000-08:00

Fundable Lawsuit Advances

There are different types of cases that lawsuit advance companies will underwrite for plaintiffs with pending lawsuits. Some only do personal injury/medical malpractice cases, while others do a range of different case types. So, it is important to know what each company funds. Brokers can help find the best company to apply to, because they know what funders will be interested in looking at a case, and can submit the case to several funders, which saves the plaintiff time by freeing them up to do other things and get back to living.

1. Personal Injury cases top the list as the easiest type on which to obtain an

advance. Auto Accidents are the easiest because they almost always are

backed by insurance. Medical Malpractice is a type of personal injury case,

and then comes Slips/Trips/Fall cases, followed by Elder Abuse because they

too are usually backed by some type of insurance.

2. Worker's Comp. Cases in some states *Third party Worker's Comp in all

states except NC. Third party is when a worker is injured while on the job,

but not by the employer's neglience . These are usually because a person is

employed as a driver and then is involved in an accident through no fault of

their own. Railroad Injuries (FELA) Seaman's Claims (Jones Act)

3. Wrongful Death cases are often covered by insurance as well. When a person

dies because of the negligence of another person or company, they are liable

for the death of that person, and the heirs are entitled to compensation.

4. Product Liability is related to faulty products such as drug cases that

sometimes cause death and long term health problems. Other types are

products that cause injury or death.

5. Wrongful Imprisonment/Conviction because of being falsely convicted.

Other Case Types that are funded:

6. Wrongful Termination

7. Discrimation

8. Breach of Contract

9. Bad Faith Insurance

10. Attorney/Lawfirm Funding

*We no longer accept cases from North Carolina

Lawsuit cash advances are just that. They are non recourse advances made strictly on the strength of the merits of the case, and are only paid back when and if the case settles favorably.We work directly with your attorney. No risk is involved and there are no up front fees. There are of course fees that are involved in this type of funding. Fees are always stated in the agreement before any cash is disbersed, and the plaintiff has the option of either accepting or rejecting the agreement.

About the Author:

Linda Hughes of Freedom First Funding is a lawsuit funding broker and is the Chief Operations Officer for the company. We are experienced in all types of lawsuit funding, and will always do our very best to get you the advance you need in the least amount of time.

http://www.freedomfirstfunding.com/ 360 892 6667 877 386 3374

lhughes@freedomfirstfunding.com

5 Ways to Avoid Holiday Emergency Room Malpractice

2008-12-02T10:45:00.000-08:00

During holiday periods there are always many ways to over indulge, whether it is on food, over exertion, or high levels of stress. This often means a possible trip to the emergency room at the local hospital.

Emergency rooms are often understaffed during this time because of vacations of doctors and other care staff, which means your level of care can suffer.

Top 5 ways to avoid emergency room malpractice are:

Make sure you are seen by a qualified doctor that has completed all of their post graduate training, and works for the hospital. ER's are often staffed with doctors in training, (residents) and should be supervised by an experience senior physcian. If you are seen by a resident, you should also ask to be seen by the attending physcian to assure the same diagnosis.

Try to ask a lot of questions such as, "What is the reason for this test, or medication?" "Are there any alternative treatments for my situation?" "What happens if I don't have the recommended treatment?" This way you can make an intelligent decision as to the right treatment.

X-rays and MRI's need to be read by the attending radiologist, not the emergency room radiology resident. if the attending radiologist isn't available, ask the ER doctor to read the films themself.

Ask if any medication given to you in pill or IV line, has a potential for allergic reaction. Because allergic reactions can either kill you or cause other serious problems, you must be aware of them.

5. If you have any medical allergies be sure to tell the ER staff so they can make note of it on your medical chart. Medical allergy bracelets should be available to warn the staff of your allergies, so be sure to ask if they don't provide one for you.

Malpractice attorneys advise keeping these tips in mind while in an ER during holiday periods.

If, unfortunately, something does go wrong when visting an ER, and a lawsuit is filed against a doctor or hospital, lawsuit cash advances are often available from companies that will advance cash based on the strenght of the malpractice case, months, or even years before the case settles.

About the Author:

Linda Hughes is a lawsuit cash advance broker, and the Chief Operations Officer at Freedom First Funding. We care about your case and your situation, and give you the personal attention and respect you need and deserve. We will always do our best to serve you and keep you informed of the status of your case. We work directly with plaintiffs and attorneys throughout the U.S.

Wrongful Death Settlement Funding

2008-10-30T13:28:00.000-07:00

Wrongful Death settlements arise when someone dies because of the negligence of another person company, or, government agency. In these cases, dependants and beneficiaries can file a lawsuit to seek compensation for the loss of the victim's life. The effect on the family is usually devasting emotionally and financialy, and are key factors in the final amount of the settlement.

Often the victim is a spouse and was the only source of income for a family or major contributer of income. Compensations for the wrongful death must take into account the remaining lifetime earning potential for that person. That can be a substantial amount, and should be structured or invested so that there can be a steady income for many years.

The problem is, the lump sum payment for the wrongful death, is not paid until the case is settled either in or out of court. Settlements can take only months, or sometimes years, leaving the family in financial hardship.

So, just how does a family pay their mortgage and other expenses after a wrongful death in the family? How do they replace that income? The solution is sometimes to consider a non recourse cash advance on their pending lawsuit. Some other terms that are used to describe this type of advance are pre-settlement funding, lawsuit loan. litigation funding, legal funding, lawsuit funding or settlement loans.

Full service legal funding brokers can help you get that much needed cash advance until your case settles. Many other types of cases are funded as well. Cases such as personal injury, auto accidents, medical malpractice, premises liability, elder abuse, worker's comp third party, railroad accidents, commercial cases. wrongful conviction, product liability, drug related, some class action cases, industrial cases, attorney/lawfirm loans, expert witness programs, seaman's claims (maritime) bad faith, wrongful termination, and more.

When you apply for a lawsuit advance there are no up front fees, no monthly payments, and no credit checks. Your advance is based strictly on the strength of your case. If your case does not settle favorably, you owe nothing and keep the advance.

We offer FREE NO OBLIGATION Consultations.

www.FreedomFirstFunding.com email: lhughes@freedomfirstfunding.com

Linda Hughes is the Cheif Operations Officer, and founder of Freedom First Funding. Linda is an experienced lawsuit advance broker that cares about you and your case, and will work hard to get you the advance you need.

Discovering Class Action Settlements

2008-10-20T09:30:00.000-07:00

Consumer Class Action Settlements historically, go unclaimed by consumers, investors, small businesses and the general public. Billions of dollars revert every year to companies that were found to be in the wrong or that agreed to settle cases that were filed against them because of damages that their particular product or action caused.

Many people that could be entitlted to a settlement, don't know about them. They may never have received any official notification of their legal rights from the courts or the company involved. Others are intimidated by the complexity and length of the forms, and may feel that it isn't worth the time and energy to complete the forms, plus the length of time it takes to settle these cases. Most people simply don't take advantage of their legal rights. You do have the right to justice in these cases.

Lawsuit advances are available on many types of Class Action Settlements, and Freedom First Funding has the information that can help determine if you are eligble to claim a share of these billions of dollars from class action cases.

Cases We Are Currently Funding:

Exxon Valdez

Drug Related:

Guidant

Zyprexa

Vioxx

Ortho Evra

Avandia, (may be funding soon)

Prempro

Kugel Mesh

Phen fen

Gadolinium

Fossamax and more. Check with us to find out if we are funding your type of class action case.

http://freedomfirstfunding.com/

email: lhughes@freedomfirstfunding.com

Linda Hughes is the author and writes for Freedom First Funding. She has a background in all types of lawsuit & inheritance loan funding.

Why Consider A Business Lawsuit Loan

2008-09-15T10:49:00.000-07:00

Business Disputes Can Become Expensive Lawsuits

The world of business is complicated and there are often disputes and controversies in day to day business

transactions. Even though a minor dispute may look simple, it has the potential to become a very serious and costly lawsuit. Disputes can turn into litigation, and the victim party needs the help of an experienced commercial attorney to resolve the problem.

Always try to hire an attorney on a contingency fee arrangement so that if there is no recovery in the case, there are no attorney fees, although a client may be charged court costs and expenses. Attorneys hired on a contingency basis also are a powerful motivator to work hard on the case.

Commercial litigation takes a while to resolve and can be worrisome for business plaintiffs. The future of a business can even be at stake because of financial worries and cash flow. Related expenses can drain personal and business assets and put the business at risk. Business investors and customers may even pull away causing even more problems.

Business plaintiffs may have to accept a lower value for their case that could be worth millions, just because they need cash. It is possible to get a cash advance on pending business litigation before the case is settled. The advance is based solely on the strength of the case. These are called non recourse lawsuit loans and are only repaid when and if there is a recovery in the case. There are no risks, no out of pocket expenses, or application fees. If approved for funding, you are not obligated to accept the advance if approved. Lawsuit loans help maintain a positive cash flow.

Funds can be used in any way the plaintiff desires. Plaintiffs may desire to pay down debt, maintain or for business expansion, payroll, operating expenses and to help maintain the confidence of creditors, investors and employees, or even keep your personal financial obligations in check.

Check with us to see if your case qualifies for a business lawsuit loan advance.

Freedom First Funding 360 892 6667 toll free: 877 386 3374

http://www.freedomfirstfunding.com/

About the Author:

Linda Hughes is a legal funding broker, and gives free consultations to plaintiffs of business and private litigation cases.

Lawsuit Advances- 10 Things To Consider Before Applying

2008-08-18T07:34:00.000-07:00

Learnng About Lawsuit Advances

Here are some facts that every person considering a lawsuit loan or advance should know. Understanding how litigation funding works, can help to make the right decision about lawsuit funding. Other terms that are used for this type of funding are, pre-settlement loan, lawsuit loan, case loan, lawsuit cash advance, plaintiff cash advance, litigation funding or finance, lawsuit funding, etc.

1. Plaintiffs should not think of an advance to solve all of their cash flow problems, and should understand that an advance is not another way to get cash for their settlement. It is an advance to enable the plaintiff to meet expenses until the case settles either in or out of court.

2. Litigation funding is not really a "loan". It's a cash advance based on the strength of the case that an investor of a litigation case is willing to advance on the possible successful outcome of the case. Companies that do these types of advances, invest in the lawsuit itself, rather than advancing cash to plaintiffs in the form of a loan. These are non recourse advances, which mean that if there is no recovery in the case, the plaintiff only pays back the advance if the case is successful. Attorneys take these cases on a contingency bases, and they too, only get paid if the recovery is successful.

3. Lawsuit loans do not require credit checks, employment, or bankruptcy status. It is based strictly on the strength of the case. There are no risks for the plaintiff and no monthly payments to be made as with traditional loans.

4. Although similar in what they do, each company is different, and charge fees and interest differently. Because lawsuit finance companies take on a lot of risk

on these cases, the interest rates will vary depending on the amount of risk involved in the case. Even good cases can sometimes be thrown out by the court, and called "frivolous." With this in mind, investors charge high rates on successful cases in order to make up for the cases that are unsuccessful.

5. Fees that are asocciated with lawsuit finance are different with each company.

In general the fees include: underwriting, origination, and multiplier fees. Some also have documentation, closing, and premature pay-off fees. These fees are added to the amount of the payback, and are based on how long it takes for the case to settle. Be sure to check with each company for their terms before applying. As with traditional types of loans, certain fees apply.

6. Use alternative funding whenever possible, because lawsuit loans can be expensive. Traditonal funding sources, do however, require monthly payments which can also strain the budget.

7. Investors will advance up to 10% of what they feel the case is worth, and will talk with the attorney to help determine the viability and value of the case.

8. Cases that are not approved for funding, do not mean that it isn't a good case, it just means that investors are not interested in the case. Sometimes the case is not worth what the plaintiff is asking for an advance. Funders determine the amount they are willing to invest, sometimes less than what the plaintiff requests.

9. Other reasons for a denial are the unwillingness of the attorney to either supply the necessary information, or sign the contract to put the lien on the recovery.

10.When approved for funding, a written agreement is signed by the plaintiff and the attorney puts a lien on the successful outcome of the case. Cash is received in 24-48 hours of the investor receiving the executed agreement.

In Conclusion, a plaintiff applying for a lawsuit advance, should understand the process and make the decision if that is the best way to proceed. This way the plaintiff won't be disappointed because it wasn't what was expected.

Author:

Linda Hughes is the founder and president of Freedom First Funding, and is a full service legal funding broker, experienced in helping plaintiffs thoughout the US, obtain advances on their pending lawsuits. Freedom First Funding is not a lawsuit lending company, but is an independent third party that works through a network of national companies.

http://www.freedomfirstfunding.com/ 360 892 6667 TF: 877 386 3374

lhughes@ftreedomfirstfunding.com

Motorcycle Accident Claims

2008-07-30T09:11:00.000-07:00

Getting Compensation for Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycles and motorbikes are vehicles that are involved in only a small portion of road accidents. Past statistics show that only about 1% of traffic on our highways are motorcycle and motorbikeriders. Ridership is increasing steadily though, because of today's extremely high energy costs. Many drivers are abandoning their larger SUV's and autos in exchange for a motorscooter or motorcycle which only takes a few gallons to fill the tank, and gets great gas mileage. Motorcycle accident claims are small in number, but they suffer 19% of deaths and serious injuries.

In 2002, over 600 motorcyclists died in traffic accidents, and 7000 suffered from serious injuries. Head injuries are the most common cause of death and serious injuries for motorcyclists, and are 45 times more likely to be killed than a driver of a car.

Causes of Motorcylce Accidents

There are a number of reasons that cause accidents such as other road users, poor highway maintenance of road surfaces,and the lack of any type of physical restraints or protection for the rider. Another problem is the lack of visibility to other highway users. There is only a 1/3 visibility of that of an automobile.

General Rules For Motorcycle Accidents

First, if the police are on the scene, always make sure that a detailed report of the accident is taken, even if it seems unimportant. The smallest damage of the bike, personal injury, or anything carried on the bike can be important for a successful accident claim.

Second, you can make a claim for compensation if the accident was not your fault or was only partially your fault. The speed at which you were traveling, along with whether you were wearing a protective helmet will be among the details that will be important when fault is being determined.

Third, accidents should be reported as soon as possible because timeliness is very important. If the person responsible for the accident either doesn't stop or has no insurance, you still can make a claim. It will however, be handled by the Motor Insurers Bureau, and is an organization that provides compensation for accident victims involving unisured drivers, and hit and run cases.

Is It Easy? No

Dealing with a motorcycle accident or injury can be complicated and needs to be taken care of quickly and with professional help. What if you've been seriously injured and can't take care of it quickly? The best thing you can do, is to find a personal injury attorney to handle your claim details for things like injury assessment, accident reports, claim preparations, and so on.

Most importantly, you don't have to risk anything because of a "no win- no fee" arrangement, that means if your case wins, you keep the settlement, and if it loses, your attorney pays all the cost.

Don't Take Extra Risk - Be Safe

Although motorcycle riding is a wonderful experience, it is very risky, and injuries can be very serious. Don't take another risk by trying to handle your claim by yourself after an accident, or employ a company that cares more about the money than about your wellbeing and a successful claim. Use a personal injury attorney that will take your case on a "contingency" basis.(No win-No Pay)

There are companies that advance cash on pending lawsuits that are only repaid when and if your case reaches a successful recovery. There are no risks, no monthly payments, noupfront fees, and no credit checks on lawsuit loans.

Freedom First Funding offers Free Consultations for advanbces on pending Lawsuits. Call today to see if your case qualifies for a Cash Advance to help with expenses until your case settles. 360 892 6667 toll free: 877 386 3374

http://www.freedomfirstfunding.com/

Grow Your Law Firm With Litigation Funding

2008-07-23T09:07:00.000-07:00

Law Firm Financing

Contingency arrangements in the legal profession were

designed to help the "little guy" stand up to big and powerful

defendents, and help them overcome inspite of tremendous

inequities. Lawsuit advances help to ensure justice for the

small plaintiff in cases where the two parties in a courtroom

are not evenly matched in financial resources.

A plaintiff with modest resources, no longer needs to have a lot of cash to

address an injustice. When a plaintiff has no alternative than to enter a court case, attorneys will sometimes take on the case on a contingency basis. The plaintiff does not pay any fees until the case reaches a favorable settlement. If the attorney is unsuccessful in winning the case or negotiating an adequate out of court settlement, they receive no compensation and the plaintiff pays nothing.

Contingency cases create a challenge for attorneys because they also have to

wait months or years for a settlement, just as the plaintiff does. The attorney puts in effort and resources which can result in a subtantial drain of the law

firms cash flow. When a firm takes on several of these cases, it becomes very difficult. They still need to pay the staff and keep the business running,

whether their cases have settled favorably or not. Cases like personal injury, wrongful death, malpractice, and others.

Law firm financing can be a solution for these cases. Law firm financing allows

attorneys and law firms to get a cash advance against a package of cases. While plaintiff cash advances offer cash up front for one case, law firm advances help with the needs of the attorney and firm against a number of pending lawsuits and appeals cases. These types of advances can be used for expert witnesses,

and other things to give them a position of strength, and helps to cover expenses while they are trying to obtain justice for their clients. This gives them time to

get the best possible settlement for their clients, while enabling them to take on more cases, which keeps the firm growing. Law firm funding helps legal professionals grow their practices and client bases.

There are special sections where lawfirms can learn about business lawsuit funding. This information is for attorneys that want to give the highest level of service to their clients and lay the groundwork for their practices.

Apply Today! Freedom First Funding

360 892 6667 Toll Free: 877 386 3374

http://www.freedomfirstfunding.com/

lhughes@freedomfirstfunding.com

Top Tips to Stretch Your Lawsuit Advance

2008-07-15T12:54:00.000-07:00

Stretching Your Advance

After receiving your lawsuit advance, you must use it very carefully to make sure you can stretch your cash as long as possible, until your case settles. In many cases you can apply for another advance, depending on the value of your case. By stretching out your advance, it increases the final payout that you receive from your settlement when your case is resolved.

Basic Steps From Former Plaintiffs

1. Pay only the minimum on your debts and bills. Don't worry about trying to pay them off at this time. Keeping your bills current now, will enable you to pay them off or pay them down substantialy, when your case settles favorably. Even though it is tempting to pay off credit cards and other debts, it is important to be able to pay monthly bills in the future. Always try to avoid penalties and late fees that increase your interest rate and balances.

2. Slice unneeded expenses like eating out, buying unecessary items and services. Your cash should only go for essentials. List your expenses and monthly bills to see if you can cut out anything out of your budget. Use your advance carefully and eliminate excess spending. Cancel magazines, and newspapers. Either downgrade or discontinue cable tv services. Cook all your meals at home.

These are just a few ways to save money.

3. Use cash for your purchases. Studies show that when credit and debit cards are used, there is a tendancy to overspend. So leave them at home and only take the minimum cash with you for your purchases. Set a daily limit for spending and stick to it.

4. Call your creditors and try to negotiate lower monthly payments for a few months. This helps tremendously if you are already behind on your bills. Ask the lender to drop late charge penalties and non payment fees. Ask them if you can pay less for a few months. They don't want you to default or refinance with another lender. Often they are willing to work with you to keep your business and

keep payments coming in. You will agree to pay a little less each month for a while, and eventually pay more to make up the difference. It is important to keep your bills current with your cash advance. If the lender agrees to let you pay less for a while, always make sure your payments are made on time.

By using your advance on neccessary expenses only, you ensure more settlement money when your case is settled either in or out of court. if you lose or abandon your case, careful use of your advance will help you to make the most of your advance. Keeping current on your expenses while rebuilding your life, will give you a fresh start financially.

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Personal Injury Lawsuit Advances

2008-07-07T12:11:00.000-07:00

Personal Injury Advances Are Quick And Easy

Personal injury is often caused by the negligence of another person or entity. Victims of personal injury by negligence may be eligible for compensation for their injuries provided that the responsible party has enough insurance coverage to take care of the damages. Personal injury cases in the US increases steadily each year. Many of the less catastrophic injuries are settled out of court, while many must go through the clogged legal system. Personal injuries

can cause financial burdens for the victims or their families. This is where a lawsuit advance can help.

Personal injury advances are a way to get cash before the case is settled. This means that you can get an advance against the successful recovery of your case. This is cash that can be used for paying bills, credit cards, medical expenses, and so on. You use it however you wish. These are non recourse fundings that are only paid back when and if your case has a successful recovery. Advances also help your attorney to get a better settlement for your case because they can focus on your case and get the best possible value for you.

There are many types of personal injuries that can be funded, although there are some lenders that only do certain types of cases. Be sure to do the research before applying.

After you apply for a personal injury advance, the lender will be in touch with your attorney to determine the strength and value of your case. The lender will require certain documents from your attorney to determine the viability of your claim. Because the lender takes the risk, it is important for them to only invest in the cases that they feel have the best chance of being compensated.

When the case is approved, a contract is sent to your attorney and if you agree to the terms, the contract is signed ands then faxed to the lender. The lender will advance up to 10% of what they feel your case is worth.Your cash can be received within 24-48 business hours of receiving the completed contract. The contract outlines what the payback is, based on the amount of time it takes to settle your case. The rate of interest varies from 2.99% up to 5.99% depending on the risk of your case. Rates are higher than bank rates because the lender takes all the risk. Bank loans, however, must be repaid each month.

There are no credit or employment checks or co-signers needed, and there are no upfront fees to be paid.

Lawsuit advances can help eliminate the stress of financial burdens.

Freedom First Funding is a legal funding service that matches plaintiffs that are looking for cash advances, with lenders that invest in these types of cases. If you are looking for a cash advance, please call us or visit us on the web.

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Back Pain-What Your Chiropractor Won't Tell You

2008-06-26T12:13:00.000-07:00

What Your Chiropractor May Not Tell You About Back Pain

70 to 90% of the population will have some form of back pain at some time or another. knowing about back pain relief is a welcome and appreciated topic. The best way to learn about

backpain relief is to understand the basics. How it is caused, diagnosed,treated, and how to manage the pain. We will cover the basics.

Facts and Myths

In order to separate fact and fiction about back pain, let's look at some facts. About 1% of acute lower back pain, is because of a serious infection or conditon such as cancer or a spinal injury. People under 50 experience even less.Back pain is the number one disability for those under 45, running second only to the "common cold", as to why people visit healthcare providers in the US.

Myth #1

"There isn't anything wrong with you" is what many doctors tell those with chronic back pain. 90% of those are not correct.The majority of back pain comes

from an unknown source, such as an injury or infection, and usually last anywhere from four to six weeks.

Myth #2

"Back pain won't cause death.". Pain, combined with depression and anxety, over long periods of time, suffer risk of suicide from time to time.

Myth #3

"Back pain almost always requires surgery." Wrong! Only 2% of people with back pain need surgery. It is however, the third top reason for surgery.

Myth #4

"Only a small percentage of workers suffer from back pain resulting from their job". False. The top occupational injury in the US, is back injury.

Myth #5

"Laying down relieves back pain". Wrong. Bed rest often aggrevates back pain. Doctors recommend staying active to shorten recovery time.

Myth #6

"Women suffer less back pain than men". Also False. Gender has nothing to do with pain. The only differnce is with secondary pain to disk disorders during middle age. In regards to race, Caucasians suffer more back pain than other races.

Myth #7

"Pain that lacks a regular and consistant pattern, is exaggerated or imagined".

No two people are the same, so no two back pain cases are the same. Lifestyle and activities vary so much that there is no way to accurately describe the problem.

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Auto Accident Injuries

2008-06-19T10:22:00.000-07:00

An Auto Accident Happen Every 10 Seconds

In America, an auto accident happens every 10 seconds. Amazing, but true!

It's no wonder that with this high number of accidents, that personal injurylawsuits are the number one lawsuit in our courts today. First and foremost in an auto accident, is the element of negligence. For the plaintiff to receive any type compensation from an accident, you must be able to prove negligence of another person, company or entity. When looking to prove negligence on the part of another, you should look for these factors to substantiate your claim.

The negligence must have been the direct cause of the auto accident, and caused either you or your property to be damaged by the accident. The negligent party must have enough insurance for you to collect damages. Should you have proof of these factors, you have a legal personal inkury claim. You should always consult a good personal injury attorney that will work with you through the process, and advise you if you have a valid claim.

Proving Negligence

Afteran accident, you are in shock and don't always think about the best way to proceed, and you may miss vital information. After being in an auto accident, it isn't always easy to determine who was at fault for the accident Eyewitness accounts, accident reports, and traffic laws, are very important information in deciding fault. You should look out for:

Was the driver of the other vehicle intoxicated?

Were they speeding or driving reckklessly?

Did they disobey traffic signals?

Were any pedestrians at fault?

There are times that other people could be held responsible for the accident, such as:

Vehicle manufacturers, if there is a defect in the vehicle. Government entities that are responsible for maintaing roads and safety conditions,. traffic signals, and lighting. Although it seems complicated, it is to help you with your accident claim. Always see a personal injury attorney immediately.

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Lawsuit Loans Are Not Pay Day Loans

2008-06-10T17:16:00.000-07:00

Great Myths About Lawsuit Loans

Have you been considering a lawsuit loan? You may have already encountered the misconceptions and myths about litigation or (pre settlement funding). Plaintiffs with pending lawsuits often need money before their case goes through the legal system. They often get incomplete or misleading information about this type of advances. Pay Day loans are often confused with lawsuit loans. This misinformation often leads to serious financial problems.

#1. Myth: Lawsuit Loans are a type of pay day loans.

This belief is totally false. Pay Day loans and lawsuit loans are completely different, and have no connections whatever. Pay day loans are very high interest loans that are made for a short term, and made against your paycheck. You get an advance on your next paycheck, and then the payday loan company takes out the amount of the advance, plus a large service fee and interest payment. Rates on these loans add up quickly if the entire loan isn't paid off quickly. Plaintiffs waiting for lawsuit settlements are not likely to be helped by this type of loan. Payday loans require a steady paycheck coming in to qualify. They are a very costly temporary solution that doesn't help if your case takes a long time to settle. Lawsuit Loan fundings, do not even qualify as loans. They are non- recourse advances, that mean if there is no recovery in the case, no money is owed. Lawsuit loans help plaintiffs and attorneys by giving them time to get the very best settlement possible for their case and helps to pay living expenses. This form of financing is much less expensive than payday loans. No credit or employment checks are needed to qualify. All that is needed is to be a plaintiff in a pending lawsuit, awaiting settlement. Lawsuit funding is much more likely to be of help.

#2. Myth: Lawsuit Loans are hard to get.

Lawsuit loans are among the easier forms of financing for those with pending lawsuits. The quality and strength of the lawsuit is what determines if the plaintiff will receive an advance.The application process is simple, and takes only a short time.

#3. Myth: Litigation Funding is just a new debt, and means more bills.

This type of funding does not add to the monthly bills and do not require monthly payments as regular loans and credit lines do. The advance is only paid when and if your case is won in court or settled out of court. Your attorney will pay the advance plus the accumulated risk premium. These advances never appear on the recipient's credit report like regular loans, and do not affect credit ratings.

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Ohio Opens for Lawsuit Fundings

2008-05-30T10:21:00.000-07:00

Ohio Governor Signs Bill Allowing Lawsuit Fundings

Governor Ted Strickland signed House Bill 248, into law, on May 28, 2008. This new bill specifies the requirements

regarding contracts for non-recourse litigation advances. these are transactions in which a company will make a cash advance payment to a consumer who has a pending civil claim or action, in exchange for an amount of the proceeds of a realized settlement, judgment or verdict the consumer receives from the civil lawsuit. The new law will take effect August 28, 2008.

These types of advances have previously not been allowed in the state of Ohio, and was the only state where the consumer was unable to apply for them.This now opens the way for Ohio residents to get a non recourse advance on their case before it is settled. Non recourse advances are only paid back if the consumer wins their case.The types of cases that this includes are auto accidents, personal injury claims,workmen's comp third party only, malpractice,

and other types of claims.To find out if your case qualifies for funding,

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How To Decide If Your Malpractice Case Is Valid

2008-05-21T09:33:00.000-07:00

Proving A Malpractice Case

1. Remember, not all injuries or complications mean that there has been malpractice. Bad outcomes don't always mean malpractice.

2. Determine what the doctor did wrong. Ask your current doctor for their opinon. A different doctor may be able to tell you what was improper about your treatment. Doctors are not always willing to point a finger at a colleague, however.

3. Decide what injuries you received because of the wrongdoing. At times, the injuries may not be related to the malpractice. Most states require proof that the doctor's wrongdoing was a large factor in the resulting injury. If there isn't proof of this, it will be hard to prove the case.

4. Your injuries need to have disabled your life in some way. If they are minor, you will have a hard time convincing an attorney that you have a successful case.

5. Did you follow the doctor's advice, and made an effort to get medical help to improve your condition? Often a patient refuses to follow instructions, or fails to get corrective surgery. If that is the situation, your chances of getting the maximum value for your injury decreases dramatically.

Finding a Malpractice Attorney

Look for an attorney that is experienced, and can communicate well with you, answer all your questions, and treat you like you are their only client. He/she should give you free information and reports about malpractice and lawsuits before you go into the office. There are many attorneys around, so do your homework and decide wisely. This will help you to be an informed consumer.

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Need Cash While Awaiting Probate?

2008-04-28T13:11:00.000-07:00

Don't Wait For Probate, Get Cash Now!

Advances on estates in probate are now available for legal heirs. Probate can tie up your inheritance for sometimes several years, and cause unessary hardships for legal heirs. Executors of estates often have to make payments from their own funds because there is no access to pay bills with until the case is settled. Probate usually takes a lot longer than we expect and quite often isn't as much as we are thought we would receive. Probate is a very unpredictable process.

Qualifications for Inheritance Advances

1. Your inheritance or trust must be located within the U.S.
2. Your share of the inheritance must be at least $17,000. after all fees.
3. You must be a legal heir of the estate.
4. You must be requesting an advance of at least $5000.

Quick Cash is Avaialble

Cash advances are sometimes completed in as little as 72 hours, and do not require monthly payments. They are paid back when the estate is cleared, and are non recourse purchases. Purchases are made on a portion of the amount the heir will receive, not as interest bearing loans. They are based on a "certain sum owed" for accounting purposes. Assignments never affect the other heir's interest
or the timing of the final distribution.

Attorneys Often Suggest Inheritance Advances

Attorneys suggest these types of advances because heirs repeatedly contact them for funds. Many heirs have problems waiting for their distribution because of financial difficulties. These advances can be used to post bonds, make property upgrades and repairs, pay the mortgage, property taxes, and insurance bills. Advances can also help in moving heirs from the estate property so it can be more easily sold, and at a better price.

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Why Use Attorney/Law firm Funding?

2008-03-31T11:54:00.000-07:00

Improve Your Firms Cash Flow

Attorney Lawfirm Funding helps your firm to leverage your case inventories and helps to provide quick Cash Flow for your firm, without using any of your firms cash to do it. We don't require payment until the case settles. You have access to more cash than is usually available through tradional resources because of our private investors. Expert Witness and litigation cost funding helps you get the full value of your client's cases without premature settlements.

Don't Settle Your Cases Too Soon

You or your clients no longer have to settle their case for less than it's full potential. With Receivables Funding, your cases can result in more cash for your client and for your firm. Loans are completely "Risk Free", and are "Non Recourse"

contingent legal fundings. They are legal and ethical for your clients and law firm.

They are not loans because the entire amount is "at risk", so repayment is not an absolute thing. Advances are a purchase of a portion of the proceeds that may come from a successful recovery or action. Legal Funding liens are only applied after attorney fees and costs are paid.

Our Services & Promise

We will conduct our business in the highest ethics, and to have respect for your time and procedures. We will educate youir clients that legal funding is expensive and should only be used when nothing else is available. We will also provide ethics code opinions for your state when requested. We are a full service brokerage comitted to assisting your firm and client's in enabling them to get the maximum amount they deserve for their lawsuits. We provide efficient and quick service and hope to earn your trust and become a reliable resource for your firm and clients. Please consider us when your clients or firm need financial assistance before their case settles. We sincerely appreciate any referrals you send our way, and will do our best to obtain the desired funding.

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What You Should Know About Asbestos Exposure Litigation

2008-02-21T11:43:00.000-08:00

What is Asbestos or Mesothelioma Litigation?

The term, asbestos (mesothelioma) litigation refers to legal action for victims of this type of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. It affects the lining of the lungs and organ in the
abdomen. This type of litigation helps victims that are trying to obtain compensation from employers or manufacturers of asbestos containing products that may have been responsiblefor their illness. Compensation can be from damages such as medical expenses, loss of income, pain and suffering, or even death. Litigation is the legal resource for victims wishing to recover compensation for their sufferings.

Abestos Dangers

Asbestos affects the lungs, abdomen, and sometimes the heart and reproductive organs, causes shortness of breath, persistant cough, and chest pains. What is so dangerous about mesothelioma is that it can be in the body many years before it is detected. Sometimes 20- 50 years. About 70-80 % of those afflicted with mesothelioma have had a history of repeated exposure to asbestos. Average survival time for victims is 12-24 months of diagnosis.

How Asbestos Effects Your Health

Asbestos is a fiberous material that disolves into small particles that float in the air. Workers, their families or others that work in close relationship to asbestos are in danger of being inflicted with asbestos diseases and cancers. Particles
settle in the lungs and respiratory tract and cause disease. For many years, asbestos was widely used in construction, boilers, railroads, shipyards,insulation, and other products because of the ability to resist fires and stability. The growing number of asbestos litigation cases in recent years and has drawn attention to
the dangers of asbestos and human health.

Help for Mesothelioma Victims

Help is available for those that been diagnosed with an asbestos disease because of a workplace or any other reason. You are eligible for compensation.
Compensation is available for exposure during and after 1940. People that stayed in buildings having asbestos in them, or using products with asbestos, can get compensation if mesothelioma or other asbestos related diseases develop. A qualified and experienced asbestos will help you file a claim. Asbestos attorneys
help the victims to maximize claim amounts and protect your interest in an asbestos lawsuit claim.

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Have An Attorney Represent You

2008-02-13T07:42:00.000-08:00

Why You Should Have An Attorney

Plaintiffs that are represented by competant attorneys, overwhelmingly get larger and fairer settlements than those that represent themselves. Accident cases especially, need attorneys because:

Defendants and their insurance companies have very large resources and information that they can draw from, and take advantage of plaintiffs.

Your attorney will gather critical evidence and information, locate and contact key witnesses, and keep track of court deadlines.

Attorneys handle all the negotiations with the insurance company or defendants. Working with an attorney assures the plaintiff that the insurance company will not be able to intimidate or give false information.

Attorneys advise you how to get the best possible value for your case, and will also advise you of any weakness in your case so that it can be properly evaluated.

Attorneys often recommend medical providers that will accept your insurance or will give medical services that you need to repay only if you win youir case.

For A Fairer, Larger Settlement:

Often, injuries that look to be minor, turn into major longterm problems. A good attorney knows how to optimize your chances of receiving a fair settlement. Those without attorneys, are usually forced to accept what the insurance company offers them without regard for what their case is actually worth. If you have to make concessions to the insurance company, you may encounter dangers and liablilities that you had not considered. Many attorneys will work with companies that advance cash to plaintiffs before their case settles, to avoid premature settlements, and is paid back only if there is a recovery in the case. This is known as Pre Settlement Funding.

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Truck Trailer Accidents, Often Fatal for Auto Passengers

2008-01-24T08:15:00.000-08:00

With more and more large trucks/tractor trailers on the road every year, your chances of being involved in an accident with one, is much more likely to happen to you. There are approximately 500,000 accidents each year in the U.S., involving passenger cars and the "big rigs". One out of eight fatalities is due to colliding with a truck. Death and serious injuries usually are restricted to the passengers of the smaller vehicles, while the driver of the truck is seldom seriously injured.

Fatal crash rates for trucks are 2.6 deaths per one hundred million miles traveled. This is 50% greater than the rate for other vehicles. Furthermore, trucks and tractor trailors are more often involved in multiple accidents. because 80% of truck accidents involve more than one other vehicle.

Government law requires operators to have a commercial driver's license and have periodic drug and alcolhol tests. The effectiveness of these tests are questioned because of the continuing amount of accidents.

Fatigue plays a large part in many truck accidents. Many admit falling asleep while driving, making their trucks lethal weapons for those around them. Drivers quite often stay on the road longer than they should for financial reasons, and push themselves to drive longer distances than they can safely drive.

Downtime is now required by the US Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Adminstration. This was done in 2003, and the compliance date was January 4, 2004. These actions were taken to help lower the accident rate. New guidelines now define how long drivers can legally drive each day. Regulations now permit drivers to be on the road for eleven hours after having ten consecutive hours of off duty rest, and are not allowed to drive beyond the 14th hour after coming on duty, following ten hours off duty. They may not drive after being on duty for sixty jhours in a seven consecutive day period, or seventy hours in an eight consecutive day period. The on duty cycle can be restarted if there is at least a thirty-four hour off-duty period.

Short haul drivers that return routinely to their place of dispatch after their shift and then are released, sometimes have an increased on duty period of time of sixteen hours after a week of regular shifts.The exception of the 16 hour period, takes the business needs into consideration without jeopardizing safety. Without this flexability it is estimated that at least 48,000 new inexperienced drivers would have have to be hired, therefore increasing the accident rate.

It is estimated that the new rules may prevent 75 fatalities and perhaps 1,300 crashes yearly. In the past, drivers repeatedly violated the old regulations with hours of service. Vigorous enforcement needs to be put into place, otherwise, compliance may also be poor for the new regulations.