Donald Trump’s got more on his mind these days than Obamacare, building his wall, his approval rating going in the toilet, and Randy Newman writing a song about his penis. As The Boston Globe reports, he may also be the most sued president in American history. Any businessman on Trump’s level has legal departments who …
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First off, let’s define a personal injury lawsuit. These cases primarily deal with an injured party (known as “the plaintiff”) and an individual, business or government agency (known as “the defendant”). Personal injury cases assert that the plaintiff’s injury was a direct result of the defendant’s actions. Personal injury is a broad term, and relevant …
Ok, we get it, lawsuit funding requests are not the highlight of a personal injury attorney’s day. Nevertheless, it’s important to proactively look out for your clients, it will save you headaches down the road. Inform your clients An informed client will make better decisions. Better decisions can help ease hassle at settlement time. Tell …
It’s a frequent question with no real answer. Car accident settlements can take anywhere from a few months to a few years, depending on some key factors. Bascially, three factors determine how long your settlement might take to arrange: Who is at fault? How much are the damages? How much of a fight is the …
In a 2015 study, the NHTSA published a report indicating that during the year of 2010, distracted driving caused 3,267 fatalities, 735,000 nonfatal injuries and damaged 3.3 million vehicles. The NHTSA makes a point to track these statistics because most, if not all, of these accidents could have been avoided. In an effort to do our part …
It’s 2017 and social media is ubiquitous. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat — any of them can hurt your case. Thankfully, you don’t have to stop firing off tweets. Just follow our brief guide to make sure you don’t make a big mistake. Even if your profile is private, assume everyone can see it This is …
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The truth is, most funding companies charge as much as you’ll pay. Even though pre-settlement funding smells looks and tastes like a loan, it technically is not classified as a loan. The reason for this classification largely relies on the fact that advances are non-recourse, which means that there is no personal obligation to repay. …
Underwriting is a thing not everyone is familiar with. For different industries it can mean different things. In litigation finance, sometimes called legal lending, an underwriter is a very important part of the process. In many cases underwriters are attorneys or paralegals; people with expertise in the law. It’s their job to see if the …
As follow-up to our previous note on valuing your personal injury case, we’d like to explain how to maximize the value of your general personal injury case. Day 1 First up, if you are able, try to document liability. If you were in a car accident or slip and fall, try to secure any of …
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Financial blogs are a dime a dozen nowadays. You can’t go on the web without finding one. They often look like this and have tons of advice for a wide range of people. The truth is many of these blogs are extremely helpful, but not necessarily to everyone. Why is that? They go under the …
