How Long Does It Take to Get a Settlement in a Medical Malpractice Case?
Medical malpractice is estimated to cause 25,000 to 120,000 deaths each year. More than $3 billion was spent in compensation for medical malpractice as of 2012. It may take a long time to settle a medical malpractice lawsuit, and plaintiffs who are struggling financially because of exorbitant medical bills and lost wages from missed work may be tempted to settle… Read more »
Benefits of Legal Loans for Plaintiffs in Hernia Mesh Lawsuits
Nationwide, almost 500 lawsuits have been filed against the makers of Atrium C-Qur, a mesh designed for the treatment of hernias, alleging that the product’s design was defective and dangerous. Individuals who received the Atrium C-Qur mesh for hernias have suffered infection, inflammation, adhesions, and severe pain. Many have had to undergo surgery to remove the mesh. If complications from… Read more »
Involved in an Auto Accident Case? Obtain Funding With a Legal Loan
Over 2 million Americans suffer injuries each year from vehicle crashes. Nationwide, there are over 32,000 fatalities due to car crashes every year. People injured in car crashes can suffer multiple injuries whose effects can be life-long. Some, such as paralysis or head injury, can be catastrophic, requiring medical care and attendance for the rest of the victims’ lives. Injuries… Read more »
Financial Resources for Essure Lawsuit Plaintiffs
During 2016 alone, Essure manufacturer Bayer reported losses of $413 million that were directly associated with litigation filed with regard to its medical device. It’s a drop in the bucket for a company that reported $48 billion in revenue during that year, but it’s still reflective of the significant legal issues that have been hounding the embattled company. Over 3,700… Read more »
The High Cost of Talc Powder-Induced Ovarian Cancer
More than 7,000 plaintiffs around the country have filed talcum powder lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson, alleging that the company’s Shower-to-Shower products cause ovarian cancer when used for feminine hygiene purposes over a long time period. And although many of these plaintiffs could benefit from pre-settlement funding, they might not realize it’s available to them. Pre-settlement funding is a non-recourse… Read more »
