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Types of Cases
Most personal injury cases are torts, which are governed by
state laws that vary widely.
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Motor Vehicle
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The most common of all personal injury cases and the largest
portion of our portfolio. CapTran
uses a proprietary case scoring system to evaluate motor vehicle
cases. You can find out if your case meets our criteria by using
our instant online pre-approval service ?just click on the icon
to the right.
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Medical Malpractice
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Medical malpractice laws vary greatly by venue. Medical
Malpractice claims are very difficult cases that can take many
years to conclude and, even then, are subject to many appeals.
The latest Justice Department Statistics reveals that defendants
win more than half of all Medical Malpractice verdicts. CapTran
has Consulting Attorneys who are experts and will evaluate your
case for us. In order for us to look at your case you need to
have at least one expert witness's opinion that establishes a
theory of liability. CapTran
will not provide financing for the first expert witness.
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Workers Compensation
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CapTran will not invest in workers comp cases in the following
states:
Alabama Florida Kansas Michigan Nebraska New York South Carolina
California Idaho Kentucky Mississippi Nevada Oklahoma Tennessee
D .C. Illinois Maryland Missouri New Jersey Oregon Texas
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FELA ?Federal
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Railroad workers injured on the job are entitled to
compensation under FELA. While the benefits payable under FELA
are excellent, the average FELA case takes about 15 months to
reach trial. CapTran
has a great deal of experience with FELA cases and can tailor a
financial assistance program designed to help you while you wait
for your case to be resolved. More often than not, we structure
monthly support payments designed to get you to the trial date.
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Premises Liability
These cases can be extremely difficult to establish liability
especially if the defendant is a retail business establishment.
Accordingly, CapTran
does not do slip and fall cases. However, we do many other types
of premises liability cases including dog bites and other
accidents.
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Construction
Many states have excellent laws regarding liability for a safe
construction workplace. CapTran
is experienced in many states and looks favorably at this type
of case. We have Consulting Attorneys expert in a wide range of
areas including OSHA regulations and various state construction
laws.
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Wrongful Death
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Product Liability-Pharmaceutical
CapTran
is an expert at Fen-Phen cases and has a large portfolio of
opt-outs, matrix claims and intermediate- opt-outs. We also
invest in baycol, resulin, propulsid, and other drugs.
Pharmaceutical liability cases are risky and take a very long
time to be resolved. Not surprisingly, these cases carry some of
our highest fees.
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Product Liability
CapTran
invests in a wide variety of product liability cases. We have
invested in cases involving faulty vehicle parking mechanisms,
bicycle seats, lead paint, asbestos and mold to name a few. In
order for us to look at your case you need to have at least one
expert witness’s opinion that establishes a theory of liability.
CapTran
will not provide financing for the first expert witness.
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Sexual Harassment
CapTran
has invested in many sexual harassment cases. We understand the
confidential nature of these cases and underwrite them
professionally and discretely.
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Nursing Care
CapTran is experienced with nursing care cases. Resident abuse
and neglect have made residents and their families more
aware of the care given by their nursing home. Some warning
signs of abuse and neglect are:
Repeated falls and fractures Significant weight loss Residents
wandering without proper supervision Unsanit
Physical and chemical restraints Decubitus Ulcers (bed sores)
Unexpected death Unexpla
Improper medication Inadequate or untrained staffing Poor hygiene
of residents Defectiv
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