How to Mitigate the Risks in Consumer Legal Funding

Consumer legal funding provides money to individuals who are pursuing personal injury claims. Legal funding empowers consumers by giving them the money they need to pay their medical bills and living expenses while waiting for a recovery on their legal claims. Legal funding also “levels the playing field.” Consumers can reject “lowball” settlement offers from […]

No Sidewalk Duty of Care

A recent decision by the Florida District Court of Appeal addressed the legal duty of a business owner to maintain the City’s sidewalk outside the business’s entrance. The Court affirmed summary judgment where the plaintiff had not adequately shown the business owner’s “actual possession or control” over the sidewalk that “foreseeably created a broader’ zone […]

When Can a Personal Injury Lawsuit be Filed?

If you’ve suffered an injury because of someone else’s wrongful conduct or negligence, you may be able to sue for damages, which includes pain and suffering. Building a solid case and filing your summons and complaint with the court promptly is essential if you’re considering litigation. Here’s a look at the different types of personal […]

How Can a Personal Injury Lawsuit or Accident Lawsuit Affect Your Life?

Lawsuits can wreak financial havoc on individuals and families across America. People struggle to make rent, mortgage, and other payments and are forced to find creative ways to stretch limited resources. If you’re amid litigation, you may be eligible for non-recourse funding to help you make ends meet. Non-recourse funding, also called litigation funding, lawsuit funding, or […]

Slip-and-Fall Lawsuits vs. Trip-and-Fall Lawsuits

Were you involved in a slip and fall lawsuit or a trip and fall lawsuit? Both types of accidents can lead to severe injuries, so is it even worth distinguishing between them? These terms sound similar enough to be used interchangeably, but the legal system says otherwise. If you’re pursuing personal injury litigation, it’s essential […]