The Jones Act is a federal law that enables injured seamen to recover specific types and amounts of compensation and benefits when their vessels are declared unseaworthy. Only injured seamen have the right to compensation through the Jones Act. Other shipyard or longshore workers have the right to compensation through workers comp or the Longshore …
A burn injury impacts the rest of your life, and you must recover compensation for your losses and lifestyle changes. You have done the legwork and gotten a burn injury lawyer to handle your case, but you need money now to manage your expenses. High Rise Financial offers legal funding so you can tap into …
When you hire a lawyer, you trust they will work to get you the best settlement possible for your injuries and losses. The hardest part of any injury case is agreeing to the settlement amount. There will be a lot of back and forth, and finally, everyone agrees. Many clients think that they will get …
There can be instances in which a personal injury settlement is garnished. In these instances, a creditor can deduct money directly from a plaintiff’s personal injury settlement. Then, the plaintiff receives the remaining settlement amount. At High Rise Financial, we help personal injury victims pursue damages in court. We offer lawsuit loans for construction accidents …
After you have suffered a serious injury caused by someone else’s negligence, you may begin accruing medical expenses immediately after. You will have medical expenses related to your injuries from the time you were taken away in the ambulance. Fortunately, when someone else is to blame for your injuries, you can hold them accountable by …
After being involved in an accident, incident, or dealing with a difficult legal matter, it is possible that you will experience pain and suffering. You have the right to be compensated for pain and suffering in your legal claim. However, there are many misconceptions regarding pain and suffering, and many victims are unsure whether they …
After suffering a debilitating back injury, it is not uncommon for injury victims to wonder how much they could be awarded. Although the thought of going to court and dealing with a difficult and drawn-out litigation process can be overwhelming, pursuing insurance and civil claims may be your best opportunity to recover your damages in …
After dealing with a difficult litigation case, receiving your personal injury check can be exciting. However, if you are unsure how to cash your personal injury check, you may be wondering how you are going to access the funds you fought so hard for. There are several potential ways you can go about accessing your …
You may have the right to sue a restaurant for food poisoning if the restaurant, restaurant staff, or other parties’ negligent conduct is responsible for causing your illness. Although millions of people will become sick with food poisoning across the United States annually, that does not give restaurants the right to breach their duty of …
After suffering a debilitating spinal cord injury, you may be anxious to know how much you could be awarded if you chose to move forward with an insurance claim or civil lawsuit. You may be wondering what the average settlement is for a spinal cord injury case. Unfortunately, there is no average settlement for a …
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