Recent Death of Comedian Joan Rivers Puts Microscope on Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death Lawsuits

NEW YORK, Oct. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- As investigations into the recent death of comedian Joan Rivers continue, allegations of medical malpractice are flying. In fact, sources are reporting that Melissa Rivers, Joan's daughter, is planning to file a medical malpractice lawsuit once the investigation into the cause of her mother's death is complete.

Witnesses recently told CNN that Joan Rivers' personal physician had performed an unauthorized biopsy during the routine throat surgery the comedian got at Yorkville Endoscopy, an outpatient clinic in New York. 

Considering the high profile life celebrity Joan Rivers led, it is no surprise her death, and the alleged medical malpractice that could be involved, have been put in the spotlight. However, celebrity or not, there are close to 100,000 wrongful deaths a year in the United States  due to medical negligence and one million personal injury claims made each year due to medical malpractice. Often times, the doctors, surgeons, hospitals and other medical professionals involved in these cases have the resources to secure high powered legal teams.  Unfortunately, for folks who don't have the celebrity associated with their name such as Melissa and Joan Rivers are often deterred, from pursuing their case.

That's where a resource like Pegasus Legal Funding, LLC, comes into play. Pegasus provides lawsuit pre-settlement funding for victims and families who have been negatively affected by medical malpractice.

"Medical Malpractice and wrongful death cases can be arduous and can often take time to settle. But, it's important for doctors and hospitals to be held accountable for the care they do, or in some cases, don't provide and we're here to help. Pegasus can provide resources to help victims and their families make it through until they are awarded the compensation they deserve," said Bob Tansey of Pegasus. "We're able to provide non-recourse lawsuit cash advances to victims that can be used for everything such as a much needed surgical procedure or money to pay day-to-day bills."

If you or a loved one have been a victim of medical malpractice or wrongful death, and need lawsuit settlement funding you may apply right now to: http://www.mylawfunds.com/contact-us.html. As a direct funding company, Pegasus Legal Funding is in a unique position to provide assistance to you or your loved one's that may be involved in a lawsuit related to medical malpractice and wrongful death. Pegasus Funding does not offer a "lawsuit loan," lawsuit loans, pre-settlement loans, or a pre-settlement loan; however, we offer non-recourse lawsuit cash advances. To learn more about this please visit our website. If you prefer to speak to a live representative confidentially and professionally about your specific case and funding needs you may call Pegasus' toll free hotline at 855-FUND-YOU/855-386-3968.

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