What is Pre-Settlement Funding, and is it Right for You?

You may or may not have heard the term 'pre-settlement funding.' Perhaps you are unsure of what this is, or how it works and if it may be beneficial to you.
Litigation financing companies offer this money to plaintiffs usually involved in personal injury cases to enable them to pursue justice.

While many believe this is a loan as in monthly payments, it is not. The amount you may be entitled to is determined right away, and only paid back to the litigation financing company when you win your lawsuit. In the event that you do not win, you repay nothing to the company.

This is called non-recourse. That is why pre-settlement funding is so beneficial to many people that are already having problems meeting their financial obligations. No monthly payments, and you do not have to worry about where the money will come from to repay the advance if you do happen to lose your case.

Personal injury lawsuits often involve litigants who cannot work due to the injuries they suffered in an accident of some type. When you cannot work, it becomes very tough to pay household bills, medical expenses, attorney fees and other obligations. This is why many people search for the services of a litigation financing company, so that they can continue their lawsuit with less stress, and not have to settle for a pittance with the insurance companies.

You probably know that when you try to get a conventional loan from your bank, you must wade through red tape a foot deep. This is not the case with pre-settlement funding. Your attorney can submit the necessary documentation that is needed to the litigation financing company for their review. Once approved, you get your money the very next day! The approval process usually takes less than a day, so the time frame for all of it is very brief.

Lawsuits can be (and often are) extremely stressful. Finances are something you should not have to deal with along with the rest of your troubles. Whether you need $500 or $50,000, you should do yourself a favor and at the very least check in to lawsuit loans to determine if it may be a viable option for you.

Pre-settlement funding can be a solution when financial problems exist. Search online, or talk to your lawyer about litigation financing - it may be just what you need to pay your financial obligations and ease a great deal of stress.

By Joel McLaughlin
Published: 8/26/2009
 
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