If you’ve watched any courtroom show or movie, you’ve likely heard the terms “plaintiff” and “defendant.” Many people know these words describe parties in the courtroom but struggle to understand what is a plaintiff vs a defendant. In short, a plaintiff is someone who files a lawsuit, and a defendant is someone who must defend against that lawsuit. Ally...
Following a major accident, injured victims deserve full and fair financial compensation. You need to be able to pay your medical bills, cover your day-to-day living expenses, and provide economic support to your family. Unfortunately, even if you have a winning legal case, the personal injury claims process can be frustratingly slow. Your attorney needs time to build a...
Bayer AG, after acquiring Roundup weed killer’s manufacturer, Monsanto, continues to face significant legal challenges. The company currently faces more than 30,000 existing claims from victims who developed cancer and other health crises after using Roundup. If you or a loved one developed cancer or suffered other serious—or fatal—injuries after using Roundup weed killer, you may be considering legal...
At Ally Lawsuit Loans it is our mission to provide the lowest cost pre-settlement loans in the industry. The truth is, we can't tell you exactly what your settlement loan interest rate will be until we learn the specifics of your case. What we can promise you is that we'll offer you the lowest rate possible, we'll be fully...
If you have been injured and are pursuing legal action against the person or party who is responsible for your injury, you may find yourself in a position where medical bills are starting to pile up. At that point, you are faced with making choices on how to stay financially afloat while you wait for a settlement. A letter...
Lawsuits are generally about two things: seeking justice and seeking compensation. If you are considering filing a lawsuit, or even in the middle of one, you may wonder about how the settlement disbursement process works. When and how will you receive the payments you have been anxiously awaiting, and how are your costs, including pre-settlement funding, paid? No one...
Waiting for compensation from your lawsuit can be challenging. Settlement negotiations take time. And if your case goes to court, receiving your compensation can take longer. Meanwhile, your financial situation may be in ruins. A pre-settlement loan (also called legal funding or a lawsuit loan) is a cash advance on your expected lawsuit settlement. The maximum amount of legal...
Lawsuits can take time to settle, sometimes years. Meanwhile, bills are piling up, and your financial situation is getting worse. We know this is an overwhelming and stressful time for you and your family. But you don’t have to drown in financial sorrows waiting for compensation from your lawsuit. A pre-settlement loan helps families financially while their lawsuit is...
When you file a personal injury lawsuit, there's an expectation that you will eventually settle for financial compensation. That compensation can help reimburse you for various expenses and financial losses known as damages. However, you aren't necessarily guaranteed to receive 100% of that settlement. That's because there may be a hold on a portion of any money, known as...
It is incredibly common for employees and their employers to have disagreements or tension in the workplace. The most extreme forms of workplace conflict include discrimination, intentional harassment, and wrongful termination. However, one of the most frustrating ways an employer retaliates against an employee is by not paying them. Fortunately, the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 protects workers...