The Cost of Severe Brain Injury
The statistics for brain injuries are staggering. About 100,000 deaths are attributed to them each year, while 750,000 people are hospitalized. Data from the National Institutes of Health reveal 5 million people are diagnosed with some form of brain injury every year. Although many are not hospitalized or suffer immediate impairments, long-term consequences can affect […]
Why Do Personal Injury Settlements Take So Long?
Personal injury claimants often find their cases to take longer than expected. Should you blame your lawyer, or an insurance company? Oftentimes there’s no one to blame. Many factors can affect how long a personal injury case takes. Some cases simply take longer than others to settle, but here are some of the leading factors […]
Traumatic Brain Injuries and Their Effects
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2.8 million people experienced traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and deaths in 2013. In fact, TBIs account for 30% of injury deaths in the U.S. The most common causes of brain injuries include falls, being struck by objects, and car accidents. In fact, brain injuries are […]
Neck Pain, Whiplash, and Car Accidents
By far the most common of car accident injuries, neck pain accounts for 65% of all bodily injury liability claims. Rear-end collisions often don’t cause the most severe injuries and damage, but are a common cause of whiplash, which is a sudden and violent movement of a victim’s head and neck. Whiplash also occurs with […]
5 Factors Affecting a Personal Injury Lawsuit Timeline
Aside from how much their potential settlement may be, personal injury plaintiffs are most concerned about how long their case will take to settle. That’s a hard question for a personal injury attorney in Los Angeles to answer. Pursuing justice and fair compensation requires efforts that take time, with no formula or set deadline for […]
Overview of the Personal Injury Lawsuit Process
A Look at the Steps of the Personal Injury Lawsuit in California Filing a lawsuit is just the beginning of a multi-stage process. Reaching a settlement, judgement, or jury verdict can take months or years. Although pre-settlement funding can help in the interim, personal injury lawsuits follow a series of steps, so it helps to […]
Are Disability Benefits Affected by a Settlement?
Disability Benefits and Legal Settlements The Social Security Administration has various ways of looking at personal injury settlements. When it comes to Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), your eligibility for benefits should not change. Your SSDI and Medicare benefits are not affected by your income, but rather your work history. However, income-based programs such as […]
4 Types of Neglect and Abuse Present in Nursing Homes
Legal Funding for Victims of Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse Nursing home neglect and abuse are prevalent at care facilities across the California. In extreme cases, a resident may exhibit bruises and even broken bones. They may or may not be directly abused by nursing home staff. For example, a lack of help can lead […]
Top 5 Reasons Why Your Personal Injury Lawsuit Is Taking So Long
Why a Personal Injury Lawsuit Takes so Long When a client considers filing a lawsuit, they often think about how long it will take. Clients’ expectations range from the lawsuit dragging on forever to thinking they will be immediately compensated. In truth, the length of a case can be affected by many things. You may […]
Fund Capital America Unveils 36-Month Cap-Out Contract
36-Month Cap-Out Contract Helps Plaintiffs with Pre-Settlement Funding Fund Capital America has announced a 36-month cap-out contract to plaintiffs in need of pre-settlement funding. It indicates the most a client has to repay on pre-settlement funding in California, so there are no uncertainties or surprises. Also, the contract details the minimum and maximum payback timeframes regardless of case length. […]