Statute 102:12 reads:

"While representing a client in connection with contemplated or pending litigation, a lawyer shall not advance or guarantee financial assistance to his client, except a lawyer may advance or guarantee court costs, medical expenses or expenses of investigation."

Please apply the following facts to the above statute explaining in detail whether or not the statute has been violated.

Last month, John Meyer and his wife, Alice Meyer were involved in a serious automobile accident. In addition to paying for their MRI, Attorney Charles Carrin agreed to pay for medication and a medical exam for their minor child who has been suffering with seizures since the accident.