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		<title>Settlement Loans, Car Wreck Cases, And Red Flags</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Apr 2010 15:52:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Tom Rhudy</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the most common types of cases encountered for those handling settlement loans is the car wreck case.  Although in most instances such cases are easily funded, those seeking lawsuit loans must be aware that there are numerous &#8220;red flags&#8221; encountered in such cases.</p>
<p>It is the unrealistic expectation that serves as the greatest impediment to those seeking lawsuit funding.  For whatever reason, many individuals seem to think that they will be able to retire following a relatively simple rear-end collision. While it is true that many of these collisions result in serious injury to the occupants, the vast majority of these cases do not. It is fortunate that in the vast majority of these instances, the plaintiffs do not sustain life-threatening injuries. (It is important to realize that individuals need not sustain life-threatening injury to obtain settlement loans. However, it will be absolutely essential that one present a credible case to both the opposing party and the jury, if the case does go to trial.) </p>
<p>This is an area in which there is a great deal of abuse. (Unrealistic expectations often preclude individuals from obtaining settlement loans.)  In many instances, plaintiffs think that simply because they were rear-ended, they will prevail in the case. However, this simply is not true. There are many such cases that wind up going to trial in which the jurors are not sympathetic to the plaintiff, feel as though the plaintiff in some way provoked the car wreck (e.g., &#8220;jack-rabbit start&#8221;), and come back with the &#8220;defense&#8221; verdict.  Obviously, one may not obtain lawsuit funding if it is likely that the individual seeking such funding played a role in causing the car wreck.</p>
<p>The exaggerated claims that are often presented in such cases have created a sense of suspicion in many of the jurors&#8217; minds.  It will be very difficult to obtain lawsuit loans when claims appear exaggerated and the injuries identified appear inconsistent with the facts of the case.</p>
<p>Any delays in seeking medical attention following a car wreck are also perceived as red flags.  Insurance carriers often take a very hard-line against those individuals who wait more than two weeks prior to seeking medical attention. Furthermore, it is very likely that the insurance carrier&#8217;s attorney will expend a great deal of effort in creating the impression that the services received were attorney-directed in such instances.</p>
<p>The absence of treatment in an emergency room is also likely to serve as a red flag in these cases. In the vast majority of cases, the Police Report will reflect that there were no injuries at the scene unless there was evidence of blood, loss of consciousness, obvious broken bones, etc.  Make no mistake about it, the insurance carrier will rely heavily on the fact that no injuries were identified in the Police Report.</p>
<p>Another red flag is the plaintiff&#8217;s refusal to follow the healthcare provider&#8217;s plan of treatment.  If an individual is injured, those responsible for paying for such injuries have a right to expect that injured individual to follow a reasonable plan of care.  It is not reasonable for the plaintiff to receive care only at the plaintiff&#8217;s convenience. It is important to keep in mind that the responsible party is not required to pay for medically convenient services. The responsible party will be required to pay for those services deemed medically necessary.</p>
<p>The absence of diagnostic imaging (e.g., MRI, CT, etc.), significant laboratory findings, and/or evidence of substantial injury all serve as red flags.  The opposing party will certainly be reluctant to pay anything on claims that are classified as &#8220;minor impact soft tissue&#8221; (MIST) cases.  This fact is well-known and it is very difficult to obtain settlement loans in such cases.</p>
<p>Are you confused about obtaining <a href='http://www.legalsettlementloans.com'>settlement loans</a>? Please stop by our site to find out all about the benefits of obtaining <a href='http://www.legalsettlementloans.com/benefits-of-settlement-loans/'>lawsuit loans</a> and what they can do for you.</p>
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		<title>What Can Lawsuit Loans Do For Those Pursuing Breach Of Contract Cases?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:42:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Tom Rhudy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What documents will be required for those attempting to obtain lawsuit loans when pursuing a claim for a breach of contract? Those who actually follow the steps identified in this article should find smooth-sailing when attempting to obtain lawsuit loans. However, failure to adhere to these simple procedures may make it difficult, if not impossible, to obtain settlement loans.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What documents will be required for those attempting to obtain lawsuit loans when pursuing a claim for a breach of contract? Those who actually follow the steps identified in this article should find smooth-sailing when attempting to obtain lawsuit loans. However, failure to adhere to these simple procedures may make it difficult, if not impossible, to obtain settlement loans.</p>
<p>The first item on your agenda should be a thorough review of your case. To succeed, it will be necessary for you to obtain documentation that clearly sets forth the provisions that have been violated. The violations need be plainly demonstrated in contradistinction to the provisions identified within the four &#8211; corners of the contract at-issue. Contracts customarily &#8220;sound&#8221; in Courts-of-Equity. Numerous factors will be assessed in such courts that customarily would not be given a great deal of weight (e. g., fairness of the deal, arms-length negotiations, etc.). Settlement loans are seldom, if ever, provided to those who were unable to clearly articulate violations of the contract in dispute.</p>
<p>To be realistic in pursuing a claim against the defendant, you must carefully analyze whether you will be able to collect against the defendant, were you to obtain the judgment you seek. The likelihood of prevailing against a judgment-proof defendant is not high. However, even if you were to prevail, it does you little good if you&#8217;re unable to collect damages awarded.</p>
<p>Even if you suspect violations of the contract, you must be honest with yourself and determine whether you&#8217;re able to clearly articulate the nature of the damages sustained. If you do have questions, contact your attorney to discuss the matter thoroughly. In virtually every case involving litigation, the clock is ticking. Unfortunately, time is typically not on the plaintiff&#8217;s side. If you&#8217;re unable to articulate the violations that have occurred, you are encouraged to rethink your position regarding filing a suit against the other party to that contract.</p>
<p>Once you&#8217;ve reviewed your strengths/weaknesses, honestly assessed your ability to collect against the defendant, and clearly identified specific violations, it is time to consider pursuing your claim without delay. (It is at this time that you will see the value of a competent attorney handling your case.) It is now time to identify the specific basis of which the claim is predicated. It is very important for plaintiffs to realize that if they fail to identify the correct cause of action at this stage, their chances of prevailing are &#8220;slim-to-none. Furthermore, chances of being able to obtain lawsuit loans for such claims are extremely unlikely.</p>
<p>It will also be necessary for you to determine the other party&#8217;s credit &#8211; history, the opposing party&#8217;s financial &#8211; position, and the other party&#8217;s history of financial &#8211; dealings. These factors will play a substantial role for the judge presiding over your case. If the other party has a history of fair-dealing, this will certainly work in the defendant&#8217;s favor. Contrariwise, a history in which the other party has abused his/her duty to others will inure to the plaintiff&#8217;s favor.</p>
<p>The final stage in obtaining lawsuit loans will be verification of payoffs on prior loans and /or advances, if any. You may find that you are obligated financially to pay off existing loans, viz., loans for which you and the opposing party are jointly-liable, prior to pursuing an action for violation of the terms of the contract. Additionally, any advances you and the other party have received are likely going to have to be repaid prior to your being able to obtain a judgment against the other party.</p>
<p>For those plaintiffs following the steps identified in this article, they should find it relatively easy to obtain the lawsuit loans they seek. However, those plaintiffs who fail to follow the advice identified in this article are likely to find it extremely difficult, if not impossible, to obtain the settlement loans and/or pre-settlements they seek.</p>
<p>Interested in learning more about <a href="http://www.legalsettlementloans.com">lawsuit loans</a>? Please visit us today. There you may learn more about lawsuit settlement loans and even <a href="http://www.legalsettlementloans.com/apply-for-a-settlement-loan/">apply online for settlement loans</a>.</p>
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		<title>If You Are In Need Of Legal Funding, How Do You Know Which Offer To Accept?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:55:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Tom Rhudy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have someone else's actions created injury sufficient for you to have to pursue justice through the legal system? As a result of injuries sustained as a result of another's negligence, are your financial-resources quickly dwindling?  This is a scene played out over and over again each day throughout the United States. If you're an individual who has sustained injuries as a result of a car accident, work-related incident, breach of contract, etc., you may well find yourself in this predicament. These are just a few of the reasons that individuals go in search of legal funding.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have someone else&#8217;s actions created injury sufficient for you to have to pursue justice through the legal system? As a result of injuries sustained as a result of another&#8217;s negligence, are your financial-resources quickly dwindling?  This is a scene played out over and over again each day throughout the United States. If you&#8217;re an individual who has sustained injuries as a result of a car accident, work-related incident, breach of contract, etc., you may well find yourself in this predicament. These are just a few of the reasons that individuals go in search of legal funding. </p>
<p>This article is designed to assist individuals who find themselves in such circumstances and, as a result thereof, applying for legal funding. It is significant to note that the majority of the legal funding providers will either approve or deny an application within 24 to 72 hours upon receipt of the application. (This assumes, of course, that the applicant&#8217;s attorney provides a timely-response to a request for documentation.)</p>
<p>The first step that you need to take once you&#8217;ve applied for a legal funding is to contact your attorney.  Notify your attorney of your desire to obtain a lawsuit loan to proceed with your case.</p>
<p>Applicants should be aware of the fact that legal funding experts will be required to contact your attorney to obtain documentation regarding pending-litigation. If you have already notified your attorney of your desire to obtain such financial assistance and of the need for the funding-expert to contact your attorney to discuss this process, this will greatly expedite receipt of required documentation. This will also give you an opportunity to complete requisite documentation for the attorney prior to release of the requested information.</p>
<p>Your next step will be to identify a reputable legal funding expert. One of the simplest ways in which you may obtain the necessary information, assuming you don&#8217;t have any personal acquaintances from whom you may the obtain information you seek, will be to turn to some of the major Internet search engines.</p>
<p>Google has far-and-away the largest search engine.  The information obtained on Google will provide multiple resources with which to begin your investigation.  Thus, when initiating your research, you are advised to begin with Google.  The simplest way to approach this research is to simply enter applicable search terms such as &#8220;settlement loan,&#8221; &#8220;settlement loans,&#8221; &#8220;legal funding,&#8221; &#8220;pre-settlement loans,&#8221; etc.</p>
<p>Once you&#8217;ve done your preliminary research for this information, it would be wise to spend a little bit of time navigating the sites. Take a few minutes to review the information contained on the website and determine whether that entity appears to be appropriate for your legal funding needs.</p>
<p>Irrespective of the temptation, it is important for the applicant to realize that customarily it is a bad idea to submit the same application to multiple sites.  Most applicants are unaware of the fact that although there are many brokers to which applications may be submitted, there is a relatively small number of funding-entities to which these applications will be submitted. When one individual submits multiple applications, funding-entities will raise a &#8220;red-flag.&#8221; Multiple applications suggest that there is little benefit in expending a great deal of time and energy in assessing the strengths and weaknesses of that particular application.</p>
<p>When you begin seriously considering submitting an application for legal funding, it is likely that you will want to speak to someone directly.  It is disappointing to note that many of these entities provide essentially no contact information on their site. As you navigate the sites, you&#8217;ll often notice that there are no telephone numbers, no fax numbers, and there is no way to contact anyone on that site directly.  In fact, many of these sites intentionally obscure contact information to preclude having individuals contact them if problems arise. Rest-assured, if you have difficulty contacting someone prior to submitting your application, it will be almost impossible to contact someone once the application is submitted it you have questions. </p>
<p>Most individuals want to be able to reach someone with whom to speak when making such a determination.  Is contact information readily available on the website?  Is there a telephone number (i.e., and active telephone number) that is readily displayed.  Remember, if it is difficult to find this information on the website, it will be difficult, if not impossible, to reach someone offline.</p>
<p>It will also be important for you to assess the legal funding expert&#8217;s reputation. You will obtain a great deal of information regarding the legal funding expert when you submit your application. If you receive a quick response, it is very likely that you&#8217;re dealing with a professional experienced in handling settlement loans. On the contrary, if you either get no response or the response is significantly delayed, this is suggestive of an entity lacking the experience in legal funding you require. </p>
<p>It will be very important for you to also discuss the inherent-risks of your case with both your attorney and the legal funding expert.  Many applicants are curious to know what the interest fees are, not realizing that there are no interest fees associated with settlement loans. The fees associated with lawsuit loans are really &#8220;risk-fees.&#8221;  These charges will be determined by the amount of risk involved with that particular lawsuit. It is very likely that if the case is risky and legal funding is available, fees associated with obtaining that funding will be higher than for those cases in which the risks are low.</p>
<p>Learn more about obtaining <a href='http://www.legalsettlementloans.com'>legal funding</a>. Stop by our site where you can find out all about the benefits of obtaining <a href='http://www.legalsettlementloans.com/benefits-of-settlement-loans/'>lawsuit loans</a> and what they can do for you.</p>
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		<title>What Are The Keys To Getting Settlement Loans Funded? (Part 2)</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 19:47:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Tom Rhudy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In our last article, we discussed several factors that must be satisfied when pursuing settlement loans.  Our principal focus was on the "reasonable person" standard and the "duty" the defendant owed to the plaintiff. Additionally, we discussed ways in which determinations are made with respect to the duties the defendant may owe to the plaintiff.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In our last article, we discussed several factors that must be satisfied when pursuing settlement loans.  Our principal focus was on the &#8220;reasonable person&#8221; standard and the &#8220;duty&#8221; the defendant owed to the plaintiff. Additionally, we discussed ways in which determinations are made with respect to the duties the defendant may owe to the plaintiff.</p>
<p>However, when pursuing either lawsuit funding or lawsuit loans, it is absolutely essential that damages be clearly established.  In this particular article, we will discuss elements required to establish damages, as well as additional features that will be required when pursuing pre-settlement loans.</p>
<p>It is quite interesting to observe how frequently those who submit applications in an effort to obtain either a lawsuit loan or lawsuit funding fail to clearly identify the damages on which that claim is predicated. Unfortunately, the plaintiff has failed to understand one of the most critical elements in attaining litigation funding when they fail to identify those damages.  If there are no identifiable damages, there will be no lawsuit settlement loan. Therefore, in addition to establishing that the defendant owed the plaintiff a duty and that the defendant failed to act in a manner consistent with that required by &#8220;reasonable person,&#8221; the plaintiff has no claim and will be unable to obtain settlement funding unless they can clearly establish the fact that they sustained damages as a result of defendant&#8217;s actions.</p>
<p>It is quite reasonable to ask, &#8220;If damages are so important, how do I determine what damages I&#8217;ve sustained? Additionally, how do I go about assessing the economic loss of those damages?&#8221; The damages may come in numerous forms. However, some of the more frequent forms of damages that serve as the basis of &#8220;negligence&#8221; actions are injury sustained as a result of a car wreck, injuries sustained as a result of discriminatory practices (e.g., employment discrimination), losses resulting from a breach of contract, losses resulting from a failure to maintain a safe and habitable environment (e.g., premises liability), injury sustained as a result of a dog bite, and wrongful termination of employment.</p>
<p>Assuming that the plaintiff has established that they did suffer damages, what are the actual damages that may be submitted to demonstrate the economic loss in question? A few examples of damages and economic losses resulting from said damages would be things such as medical expenses, vehicular repairs, loss of consortium, emotional distress, and loss of opportunity. It is essential that the plaintiff realize that in order to prevail in the underlying lawsuit and to obtain either a lawsuit loan or lawsuit funding they must clearly establish both the damages sustained and a reasonable estimate of economic loss resulting from the defendant&#8217;s actions.</p>
<p>Let&#8217;s take a look for a moment of medical expenses.  Some factors that may need to be taken into consideration are fees related to emergency medical personnel called to the scene. Additionally, there may be expenses relating to having an ambulance arrive at the scene and transport the plaintiff to either an emergency room or a medical facility. Once admitted to an emergency room, there&#8217;ll be separate expenses related to not only be emergency room visit, but the emergency room physicians as well. If the plaintiff is admitted to the hospital, there will be obvious expenses related to that hospital stay. Additionally, if the patient is admitted for observation in an outpatient medical facility, such expenses must also be taken into consideration. If surgery is necessary, the plaintiff will have not only the fees related to the surgery, but also fees related to anesthesiology, surgical-equipment/supplies, post-op rehab, etc. Each and every one of these expenses must be carefully identified and reported if the plaintiff wishes to be compensated for those damages.</p>
<p>For those plaintiffs who seek pre-settlement loans, it is essential that they clearly establish damages sustained.  All damages sustained should be carefully considered. Furthermore, it will be essential for the plaintiff to carefully calculate the value of each one of those damages. It will be necessary for the plaintiff to translate the damages sustained into an economic loss that either the Court or jury may appreciate. Remember, if the plaintiff fails to identify damages prior to settling his/her claim, the plaintiff will be forever barred from being able to receive compensation for those damages.</p>
<p>In almost all cases, when the claim is settled, the plaintiff will be required to sign a &#8220;hold-harmless&#8221; agreement, absolving the defendant from all future harm. Underwriters&#8217; determinations regarding settlement loans are contingent on the assessed-value of the claim that the plaintiff has filed. The ability to obtain either a lawsuit loan or lawsuit funding will not be contingent on the perceived inherent value of the claim. Rather, litigation funding must be based on damages the plaintiff has clearly established and claimed in the suit against the defendant.</p>
<p>Do you think a lawsuit settlement loan is right for you? Would you like to learn more about <a href="http://www.legalsettlementloans.com">lawsuit funding</a>?  Please visit us today and you may apply online for lawsuit funding and learn more about the <a href="http://www.legalsettlementloans.com/benefits-of-settlement-loans/">benefits of litigation funding</a>.</p>
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		<title>How Much Does Legal Funding Cost?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 08:42:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Tom Rhudy</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The frequency with which this question occurs by those who visit our site often amazes me. It is the wrong question. The true question is, &#8220;Does legal funding cost or pay?&#8221;</p>
<p>It is important to bear in mind that you are not negotiating a settlement in a vacuum.  The party against whom you have filed your claim is not likely to say, &#8220;Sure, I will admit that it was my fault.  How much do I owe you?&#8221;  I have testified as an expert in more than 100 personal injury cases and have never encountered such a scenario.   You are frequently left with two options:  (1) either accept a ridiculously low offer to settle your claim; or (2) obtain legal funding to assist with expenses to enable you to pursue the case to the end.  </p>
<p>Remember that individual you encountered at the time the incident occurred? Remember, the individual who readily admitted liability. You may be surprised to see how adamantly that individual now denies any liability whatsoever when you begin to pursue that individual for compensation to recover for injuries/damages you sustained. In fact, according to the defendant, it is you, not he/she, who is responsible for the entire incident! (This is why we called it an adversarial system and why legal funding is oftentimes essential.)</p>
<p>When you file suit against someone who injures/harms either you or a loved-one, it is likely that the individual will have an insurance carrier that will zealously defend its insured&#8217;s actions.  In many situations, the attorney representing the individual against whom you file your suit meets the defendant for the first time the day the trial begins.  </p>
<p>Key to understanding the defense attorney&#8217;s motive is that you realize that the attorney represents the insurance carrier, not the defendant.  It is true that the defendant is formally identified as the defense attorney&#8217;s client.  However, this is a ruse designed to avoid notifying jurors that the defendant has &#8220;deep-pockets.&#8221;  It is because of those &#8220;deep-pockets&#8221; that the carrier can continue to drag its feet, placing obstacles in your path and forcing you to seek legal funding to keep your head above water!</p>
<p>Keep in mind, in most instances, your lawsuit will actually turn out to be against the insurance company. Insurance companies don&#8217;t make money by paying injured plaintiffs without hesitation. It is the insurance company&#8217;s reputation for denying virtually every lawsuit submitted to it that has created the disdain many individuals have toward insurance companies.  It should be borne in mind that neither you nor your legal representative, in the presence of the jury, will be permitted to make any reference whatsoever to an insurance company that may be ultimately on-the-risk to pay the claim. In fact, if you even mention the word insurance company during the trial, the defendant may seek and, in many instances, obtain a mistrial.</p>
<p>Did this article assist you in setting-aside any belief that the insurance company responsible for paying your claim has any interest whatsoever in seeing to it that you&#8217;re treated fairly in the settlement process?  If so, it served an important purpose!  In fact, the insurance company doesn&#8217;t want to pay you a penny and definitely doesn&#8217;t want you to obtain legal funding. If this were not the case, you would not have filed a lawsuit in the first place. If this weren&#8217;t the case, your lawsuit would have been settled, in many instances, years prior. It is at this juncture that you are often faced with a decision. Will you accept the unreasonably low offer that the insurance company has placed on the table, or will you obtain legal funding to enable you to meet expenses so that you can pursue your lawsuit to its conclusion?</p>
<p>Does legal funding cost or pay?  You decide.</p>
<p>Learn more about obtaining <a href='http://www.legalsettlementloans.com'>legal funding</a>. Stop by our site where you can find out all about the benefits of obtaining <a href='http://www.legalsettlementloans.com/benefits-of-settlement-loans/'>lawsuit loans</a> and what they can do for you.</p>
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		<title>Do You Have The Keys To Obtain Funding For Settlement Loans? (Part 1)</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:47:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Tom Rhudy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are considering obtaining a lawsuit loan, lawsuit funding or settlement loans, there are several factors of which you should be aware. It will be important for you first to determine whether you have sustained injury. Although we have a tendency to equate injury with either physical or emotional trauma, in Law, there are many ways in which injury/harm may be inflicted. However, irrespective of the injury to which we refer, the injury must result in either the loss or diminution of something. That which is either lost or diminished may be either tangible or intangible.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are considering obtaining a lawsuit loan, lawsuit funding or settlement loans, there are several factors of which you should be aware. It will be important for you first to determine whether you have sustained injury. Although we have a tendency to equate injury with either physical or emotional trauma, in Law, there are many ways in which injury/harm may be inflicted. However, irrespective of the injury to which we refer, the injury must result in either the loss or diminution of something. That which is either lost or diminished may be either tangible or intangible.</p>
<p>There are many classifications of claims that individuals may bring when seeking lawsuit funding, but in this article we will focus on elements required to satisfy &#8220;negligence&#8221; cases. In this article, our focus will principally be on elements required to establish such cases in Courts of Law. Most &#8220;negligence&#8221; cases are brought in the form of a civil action. However, there are instances of &#8220;criminal negligence.&#8221; In the former case, the plaintiff seeks recovery for damages sustained in a civil court. In the latter instance, it is the state that prosecutes the defendant in an effort to address harm that the defendant&#8217;s negligence has imposed on society.</p>
<p>A &#8220;negligence&#8221; claim is predicated solely on the fact that the defendant purportedly neglected to conduct himself/herself in a manner consistent with duties society imposed upon that individual. The standard on which the Court will rely is referred to as the &#8220;reasonable person&#8221; standard. If an individual fails to comport with the &#8220;reasonable person&#8221; standard, that individual may be liable for damages others incur as a result of the negligence in which that individual engaged.</p>
<p>As Lord Blackburn, a 19th Century Scottish jurist, stated, &#8220;Those who go personally or bring property where they know that they or it may come into collision with the persons or property of others have by law a duty cast upon them to use reasonable care and skill to avoid such a collision.&#8221;</p>
<p>As a plaintiff, you must first establish that negligence has occurred with respect to a duty owed if you wish to prevail in the underlying lawsuit. Therefore, it will also be necessary to establish this fact prior to obtaining a lawsuit loan. Furthermore, in addition to demonstrating that the defendant owed a duty to the plaintiff, the plaintiff must demonstrate that the defendant failed to exercise that duty. To prevail in the underlying lawsuit, it will also be necessary for the plaintiff to demonstrate that he/she suffered harm/damages. The plaintiff must also demonstrate that the compensation requested is reasonable.</p>
<p>When calculating damages, it is essential that the plaintiff realize that the defendant may be liable for injuries sustained to the body, emotions, family members, real property, personal property, etc. It is vital that the plaintiff realize that these cases are fact-specific. In such cases, the Court will grant tremendous latitude when assessing the amount of damages sustained. The Court will exercise the same discretion in determining the amount of compensation to which the plaintiff may be entitled.</p>
<p>If an individual sustains injury and seeks to obtain either lawsuit funding or a lawsuit loan, that individual will be called upon to establish many elements of the case. One must recall that although it is necessary that both negligence and damages are clearly demonstrated prior to recovery, it is neither the nature nor the extent of those damages that will determine the principal direction of your case.</p>
<p>Litigation funding specialists are able to provide a tremendous amount of guidance to those seeking to obtain either a lawsuit loan or lawsuit funding. A significant number of those seeking to obtain settlement loans are unsuccessful, to a large extent, because they fail to obtain requisite information in a timely-manner. The foregoing keys are essential to succeed in obtaining lawsuit settlement loans.</p>
<p>Are you in need of information regarding the best deal on <a href='http://www.legalsettlementloans.com'>lawsuit settlement loans</a>? If so, we encourage you to visit us to obtain information regarding the benefits of a<a href='http://www.legalsettlementloans.com/benefits-of-settlement-loans/'>lawsuit loan</a> today.</p>
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		<title>Is It True That You Can Obtain Either A Lawsuit Loan Or Lawsuit Funding At No Cost?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 11:13:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Tom Rhudy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most of the clients who contact us want to know how much obtaining either lawsuit loan or lawsuit funding will cost them. Most clients are totally unaware of the fact that the settlement loan they seek may actually wind up costing them absolutely nothing!  When pursued correctly, pre-settlement loans may be another cost for which the defendant becomes responsible.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most of the clients who contact us want to know how much obtaining either lawsuit loan or lawsuit funding will cost them. Most clients are totally unaware of the fact that the settlement loan they seek may actually wind up costing them absolutely nothing!  When pursued correctly, pre-settlement loans may be another cost for which the defendant becomes responsible.</p>
<p>Understandably, clients are concerned about many of the rumors that they hear about the high cost of obtaining financial-assistance to pursue litigation. However, there are many fundamental myths and misunderstandings revolving around this particular topic. Unfortunately, the problem is compounded by the fact that many plaintiffs\&#8217; attorneys are totally unaware that such a financial instrument even exists, preventing them from assisting their clients in ways that would be beneficial to them as they wend their way through the litigation-maze!</p>
<p>The problem is also worsened by the fact that the insurance carrier that is on-the-risk for damages their insured caused, will do everything in their power to keep plaintiffs from learning what it is they need to know about obtaining either a lawsuit loan or lawsuit funding.  Naturally, insurance carriers are going to want the plaintiff to settle the claim as quickly and cheaply as possible. In fact, the insurance carrier truly just wants the plaintiff to go away in the dead-of-night.</p>
<p>Sadly, many plaintiffs do not have the financial wherewithal to withstand the cost of ongoing litigation. Therefore, they are very likely to abandon their lawsuit prematurely. Many attorneys, antsy to obtain a quick and easy settlement, will often do very little to assist their clients in pursuing such litigation. Contrariwise, there are many plaintiff attorneys who were extremely effective in assisting their clients in obtaining a fair-and-equitable settlement. Make no mistake about it! A good Personal Injury attorney is absolutely essential in such cases!</p>
<p>Well, you\&#8217;ve been informed that you may obtain your lawsuit loan or lawsuit funding at no cost to you.  The question is, how do you do it? It should be borne in mind that, if the plaintiff intends to utilize the litigation funding obtained in a \&#8221;frivolous\&#8221; manner, the costs incurred in obtaining such financial assistance are likely to remain a cost that the plaintiff must bear. However, if the need for such funding arises out of necessity (e.g., to assist the plaintiff to pay utilities, mortgage, car payment, etc.), these costs should be pled as damages. If such damages are awarded in a Court of Law, these costs are shifted directly to the defendant. Therefore, the plaintiff obtains the settlement loan and the defendant pays the bill!</p>
<p>In just a few paragraphs, I\&#8217;m certain that all of the concerns regarding this issue have not been addressed. However, the plaintiff must ask, \&#8221;Does obtaining either a lawsuit loan or lawsuit funding cost or pay?\&#8221; Only the plaintiff will be able to answer the question.</p>
<p>Interested in learning more about a <a href="http://www.legalsettlementloans.com">lawsuit loan</a>? Then visit us today. There you can learn more about lawsuit settlement loans and even <a href="http://www.legalsettlementloans.com/apply-for-a-settlement-loan/">apply online for a lawsuit loan</a>.</p>
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		<title>This Guide Is For Those Who Are Seeking Either A Lawsuit Loan Or Lawsuit Funding. (Part 2)</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:44:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Tom Rhudy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In our previous article, we considered many ways that plaintiffs could make a determination as to whether obtaining either a lawsuit loan or lawsuit funding would be appropriate with respect to their lawsuit. In this article, we will discuss additional issues that must be evaluated prior to making a determination as to whether this form of financial-assistance would be appropriate for the particular case in which the plaintiff finds him/herself.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In our previous article, we considered many ways that plaintiffs could make a determination as to whether obtaining either a lawsuit loan or lawsuit funding would be appropriate with respect to their lawsuit. In this article, we will discuss additional issues that must be evaluated prior to making a determination as to whether this form of financial-assistance would be appropriate for the particular case in which the plaintiff finds him/herself.</p>
<p>Clients frequently ask if they will be required to sign any documents. It really depends on the funding-entity to which the application may be submitted. (This is contingent on the type of case the plaintiff submits.)</p>
<p>There are funding-entities that do require applicants\&#8217; signatures on the application prior to giving the application serious consideration. On the other hand, there are a number of funding-entities that require no signature on an application prior to making a determination as to whether funding would be appropriate in the applicant\&#8217;s particular circumstances.</p>
<p>However, irrespective of the funding-entity\&#8217;s requirement when submitting an application, it is important for the plaintiff to realize that prior to advancing any monies if the request is approved, both the plaintiff and his/her attorney will be required to sign documents indicating their agreement with the terms specified in those documents. Prior to signing the requisite documentation, no funding will be advanced.</p>
<p>Individuals contacting our site frequently want to know how much funding will they be able to obtain. Customarily, either a lawsuit funding or lawsuit loan amount will be limited to approximately 10%-15% of the projected value of the case.  Most funding-entities will loan amounts of $250 to $1 million. Obviously, the amount that will be funded will be contingent on the case that is presented to the underwriters.</p>
<p>If the plaintiff elects to make the request for lawsuit funding known to the defendant, the plaintiff, upon receipt of the requested funding, may put the defendant on notice that individuals who are experienced in reviewing such matters have reviewed the plaintiff\&#8217;s particular claim. More importantly, those experienced individuals have made a determination that the plaintiff\&#8217;s lawsuit, at least in the reviewers\&#8217; assessment, is meritorious.</p>
<p>More significantly, upon receipt of the requested funding, the plaintiff is much more likely to be able to continue to pursue the claim. Unfortunately, due to their lack of financial resources, many plaintiffs are forced to abandon their claims prior to reaching a point in negotiations at which they could receive a fair-and-equitable settlement.</p>
<p>The vast majority of clients who submit applications want to know how quickly they\&#8217;re going to be able to obtain the requested funding. This is going to be contingent on the type of case submitted for consideration. There are those cases that are classified as \&#8221;quick cash\&#8221; cases. These cases, frequently involve automobile accidents and plaintiffs who have no other liens that may be placed against the settlement.</p>
<p>Commonly, the greatest obstacle in obtaining a determination regarding an application submitted for either a lawsuit loan or lawsuit funding is the difficulty in obtaining the requisite documentation. It is very important that the plaintiff realize that if the requisite documentation is provided timely, a good broker will get the documentation to the funding-entity best-suited for the client\&#8217;s needs and a determination may be rendered as to whether the case will be approved within 72-96 hours. Once a case is approved for funding, the plaintiff will have an opportunity to review the documents for five days to determine whether the terms of that agreement are agreeable.</p>
<p>Once again, there is a great deal of information to know for those who are interested in pursuing either lawsuit loan or lawsuit funding. In our next article, we will discuss additional information that is very helpful to plaintiffs to understand prior to seeking settlement loans. The value of obtaining a pre-settlement loan is worth the time spent with this familiarization process.</p>
<p>Do you think a lawsuit settlement loan is right for you? Would you like to learn more about <a href="http://www.legalsettlementloans.com">lawsuit funding</a>?  Please visit us today and you may apply online for lawsuit funding and learn more about the <a href="http://www.legalsettlementloans.com/benefits-of-settlement-loans/">benefits of lawsuit funding</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Following Are The Most Frequently Asked Questions We Receive Regarding Either A Lawsuit Loan Or Lawsuit Funding</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:31:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Tom Rhudy</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Q.  \&#8221;Exactly how much interest do you charge those obtaining either a lawsuit loan or lawsuit funding?\&#8221;</p>
<p>A.  This would be a valid question, were the requestor to obtain a loan. However, there is no interest charged when obtaining lawsuit funding because it is not a loan. If it were a loan, it would be necessary for the requestor to repay that loan irrespective of the outcome of the case. However, with a non-recourse advance, if you do not prevail in your case, you pay nothing. It is for this reason that the funding-entities will charge a risk-fee. The risk-fee charged is contingent on the inherent risk in the lawsuit that you present.</p>
<p>Q. \&#8221;What is the length of time that it takes to obtain either a lawsuit loan or lawsuit funding?\&#8221;</p>
<p>A. A lot of this will depend on the degree to which your attorney cooperates. The broker will send requests for documents to your attorney. If the required information is obtained on the same day that the broker is able to talk to your attorney, you may receive your settlement loan within 1-2 days.  Remember, it is very important for you to notify your attorney that you\&#8217;re requesting a settlement loan and that you want your attorney to cooperate in obtaining the documentation as quickly as possible.</p>
<p>Q. \&#8221;What are the upfront costs?\&#8221;</p>
<p>A. No, settlement loans have nothing that the requestor must pay in advance.  This is just one of the many advantages of obtaining such financial assistance.</p>
<p>Q. \&#8221;If my request is approved, how am I to go about obtaining either a lawsuit loan or lawsuit funding?\&#8221;</p>
<p>A. The lender can FedEx a check to you overnight, or the lender can wire the money directly into your checking account for a pre-determined fee.</p>
<p>Q. \&#8221;Am I going to have to provide my birth-date and Social Security number when I submit my application?\&#8221; </p>
<p>A.  No, it will not be necessary for you to provide this information initially. However, prior to receipt of the requested funding, it will be necessary for you to provide both your birth-date and Social Security number to the lender.</p>
<p>Please note that because time is of the essence, a good broker will follow up immediately with you with a phone call to ensure that the law firm with which you want the broker to work has received the Request for Documents.  In most cases, the attorneys themselves neither prepare nor submit the paperwork in response to lawsuit funding requests. It is customarily a paralegal or secretary who will both prepare and submit the paperwork to you.</p>
<p>Your broker will need to find out very quickly with whom they need to speak to obtain the requisite documentation. If the paperwork is not received within 1-2 days, a competent broker will follow up with the law firm and request the documents once again.</p>
<p>Do you have an attorney who is not likely to cooperate with the broker? If so, the broker will ask you to assist in obtaining requisite documentation. Remember, the clock is ticking!</p>
<p>If your attorney is particularly uncooperative, a good broker is not going to encourage you to fire that attorney and retain a new one.  Irrespective of the broker\&#8217;s recommendations, it is important for both you and your attorney to cooperate in this process. If either you or your attorney fails to do so, the likelihood of obtaining either a lawsuit loan or lawsuit funding is significantly diminished.</p>
<p>If your attorney requires you to sign a Release of Medical Records prior to providing requisite medical documentation, the broker will forward the document to you for your review and signature, once you\&#8217;ve reviewed the document and signed it, it will be essential for you to forward that a signed document to your attorney as quickly as possible. Additionally, it will be necessary for you to notify the broker that you\&#8217;ve done so.</p>
<p>Under ideal circumstances, your attorney will submit the documents following the initial request.  Upon receipt of the documents, it will be necessary for your broker to review those documents for completeness. It will also be necessary that the broker determine the funding-entity best-suited to accommodate your funding request. Once that information is obtained, your packet will be submitted to funding-entity for review. If the funding-entity determines that the packet is complete, the entire packet will be submitted to underwriters for consideration.  If the facts of your case substantially support your claim, and your request is reasonable, your chances of obtaining either a lawsuit loan or lawsuit funding are very good!</p>
<p>Interested in learning more about <a href="http://www.legalsettlementloans.com">lawsuit loans</a>? Please visit us today.  There you may learn more about lawsuit settlement loans and even <a href="http://www.legalsettlementloans.com/apply-for-a-settlement-loan/">apply online for a lawsuit loan</a>.</p>
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		<title>I Am Considering Obtaining Either A Lawsuit Loan Or Lawsuit Funding. How Much Can I Receive? (Part 1)</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:42:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Tom Rhudy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many applicants contact us requesting fantastic sums of money for either a lawsuit loan or lawsuit funding, having no realistic idea of the value of their claim.  Actually, one of the true benefits of seeking settlement loans is the fact that the experience gives plaintiffs a true sense of how others, experienced in this process, perceive both the likelihood of prevailing in the particular lawsuit and the anticipated award obtained therefrom.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many applicants contact us requesting fantastic sums of money for either a lawsuit loan or lawsuit funding, having no realistic idea of the value of their claim.  Actually, one of the true benefits of seeking settlement loans is the fact that the experience gives plaintiffs a true sense of how others, experienced in this process, perceive both the likelihood of prevailing in the particular lawsuit and the anticipated award obtained therefrom.</p>
<p>Of course, there are myriad factors to be considered in each case.  Additionally, human behavior may seldom, if ever, be predicted with 100% accuracy.  Projections of both likelihood of success and value draw upon vast reserves of experience with similar scenarios.</p>
<p>It is wise to be judicious in assessing your claim\&#8217;s true value when seeking either a lawsuit loan or lawsuit funding.  Those who seek settlement loans far in excess of their claims\&#8217; true value typically receive little if any assistance from litigation funding experts.  Keep in mind that pre-settlement loans are non-recourse (viz., if you lose your case you pay nothing).  Therefore, experienced underwriters will review every reasonable facet of your case.</p>
<p>The classification of your claim (e.g., personal injury) will be a very important factor in the speed at which you may obtain a settlement loan.  Automobile accident cases are customarily much more straight-forward than breach of contract cases.  The more discovery that is required to obtain requisite information in a case, the longer it will take to obtain settlement funding.  If you haven\&#8217;t begun the discovery process, you are probably better off delaying such requests for funding until the discovery is either well underway or completed.  However, many complex cases result in huge awards/settlements.  Don\&#8217;t get discouraged if you have a complex case and receive numerous requests for additional documentation.  This simply means that your case is being seriously considered.</p>
<p>Plaintiffs should not avoid filing for a pre-settlement loan simply because the case is complex.  Many of these cases settle for much larger amounts and the funding available is frequently substantially greater.  Cooperate with your litigation funding expert and obtain the funding as quickly as possible.</p>
<p>In our next article, we will provide additional information designed to assist plaintiffs in obtaining either a lawsuit loan or lawsuit funding as quickly and easily as possible.  Remember, don\&#8217;t quit merely because the justice you seek is expensive.</p>
<p>Interested in learning more about <a href="http://www.legalsettlementloans.com">lawsuit funding</a>? Please visit us today.  There you may learn more about lawsuit settlement loans and even <a href="http://www.legalsettlementloans.com/apply-for-a-settlement-loan/">apply online for lawsuit funding</a>.</p>
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