Lawsuit Settlement

Activity 1.

Listen to the file.


Lawsuit Settlement


Activity 2.

Listening Comprehension. Answer the following questions.


1. What is the name of the law firm?
A. Law Financial
B. Lawsuit Financing
C. Lawyers Finances

2. Which types of claims is NOT mentioned in the radio ad?
A. legal malpractice
B. personal injury
C. auto accidents

3. The purpose of the cash advance is to help clients cover:
A. legal fees
B. house payments
C. hospital expenses

4. What other statement is true about the law firm?
A. It provides 24-hour-a-day consultations.
B. Clients do not pay anything unless they win.
C. The company will not deny any claim.

5. If you don't win your case, the company will:
A. let you keep the cash advance. 
B. refer you to another law firm
C. appeal your case within 24 hours


Activity 3.

Listening to Details. Listen to the file for the last time and fill in the blanks with the correct answer.


Have you been in an (1) and still haven't received the financial settlement you (2)?

Then call the professionals of Lawsuit Financing today. With over (3) years of combined (4), we have settled millions of dollars in claims with all types of cases: medical malpractice, personal (5), wrongful death, motor vehicle accidents, employment (6), and more. What's more, we can provide you with (7) to take care of your immediate financial needs: home mortgages, car (8), and bills. No credit checks or application fees, and you can be approved within 24 hours.

And you don't pay anything until we win your case, and you keep the cash advance if we don't.

So, why wait! The other guy has (9) working hard on their cases, so why shouldn't you? Call now for a free over-the-phone (10) to assess your case. You have nothing to lose.


Activity 4

Vocabulary. Read and study the following words.


  • settlement (noun): final decision or outcome 
    - The lawyers reached a settlement in last week's case.

  • malpractice (noun): professional wrongdoing resulting in injury 
    - The doctor performed the wrong operation and was sued for malpractice.

  • discrimination (noun): unfair treatment 
    - You should seek legal advice if you have ever been the victim of discrimination.

  • assess (verb): evaluate 
    - The doctors need to assess his condition before he can be released from the hospital.


Activity 5.

Discussion. Answer the following questions related to the conversation.


  • People sometimes find them in situations where they decide to file a lawsuit for medical malpractice or personal injury in an accident. What things would you look for in an attorney or law firm to help you through this difficult circumstances?
  • Are there other ways to resolve problems without going to court? 
  • If a family member owed you money but refused to pay you back, would you take the person to court? Why or why not?


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