The last thing JoAnna, a 45 year old mother of two in Texas, expected when she got in her car to drive home from a friend's house was a collision that would leave her unable to work for over six months, and the driver of the other car dead at the scene.
JoAnna, who made a statement for police in the emergency room, after being treated for multiple fractures, a concussion, and a broken leg, told authorities that the other car swerved into her lane from the northbound side of traffic, causing a head on collision that was fatal for the other driver, another woman aged 28. JoAnna had no idea what might have made the other driver swerve into opposing traffic. It may have been intoxication, lack of attention, or she may have fallen asleep at the wheel.
When JoAnna was told that she would not be able to work for six to eight months following the collision, she sought and found the services of a personal injury attorney who could help her win her case. With two children in school, and massive medical bills, however, there was no way for JoAnna to afford the services of a personal injury lawyer without litigation funding. She needed a steady source of income while she worked with her lawyer to reach a final settlement. Luckily, she was able to find an excellent legal financing company that could help her pay for medical and living expenses during her lawsuit.
Joanna's case is quite common. Perusing litigation for personal injury can be prohibitively expensive, especially if the case isn't won successfully. Many who have been injured by others use a lawsuit advance, or pre-settlement advance as a way to cover bills while their case is being presented.
Legal cash advances are a valuable resource for those in litigation for personal injury. Because these pre-settlement advances do not have to be paid back if the case is lost, there is no risk to the injured person working their way through the court system. In addition, legal funding is able to provide assistance, but cannot take a large portion of the money awarded in a settlement.
What legal financing offers is the freedom from pressure to settle early that cash strapped litigants often face. In order to complete the trial and get back to work to pay bills, many in personal injury lawsuits will agree to a settlement much lower than they would get had they pursued the case. If you've been injured, and are seeking compensation for your injury, contact a litigation funding expert, who can explain their policies in detail. They will work closely with you to ensure that you are protected while you fight for your legal compensation.
At P & T Financial, we've made the lawsuit funding application process fast and easy, and we provide lawsuit funding for many different types of lawsuits.
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