{"id":2231,"date":"2024-02-07T12:12:11","date_gmt":"2024-02-07T12:12:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelawyerworld.com\/blog\/?p=2231"},"modified":"2024-12-17T10:33:02","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T10:33:02","slug":"pre-settlement-funding-does-your-lawyer-get-a-say","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelawyerworld.com\/blog\/pre-settlement-funding-does-your-lawyer-get-a-say\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre-settlement funding: Does your lawyer get a say?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you&#8217;re involved in a personal injury lawsuit, the financial strain resulting from things like medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses can be overwhelming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The good news is that you have options! Pre-settlement funding, for example, is great for helping to alleviate financial burdens during the legal process. However, the process can sometimes be complicated and you&#8217;ll need some help from your lawyer. Even though you need help from your lawyer, they can&#8217;t deny you from getting a pre-settlement loan, that is your choice! Let&#8217;s take a look at what pre-settlement funding is and what you need from your lawyer in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is pre-settlement funding?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/personal-finance\/what-lawsuit-settlement-loan\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pre-settlement funding<\/a> is essentially a cash advance provided to plaintiffs involved in ongoing legal proceedings. It helps to cover immediate financial needs while the plaintiff is awaiting compensation from the resolution of their case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It differs from a traditional loan in that you are selling the right to a portion of your anticipated compensation to the funding provider, in exchange for money now. When the case is resolved, a portion of the funds will go to the funding provider and you will receive the rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since this is not a traditional loan, there is no need for credit checks or a good score. However, whether or not you get funding, or the amount of funding you get, depends on how strong your case is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need from your lawyer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is important to understand that your lawyer will have to help you in the process of getting pre-settlement funding. This means that in order to qualify, you will have to have legal representation. This is also a safeguard for the pre-settlement funders as a case where the plaintiff has legal representation is a lot less risky than one where the plaintiff is unrepresented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since your access to funding is dependant on the strength of your case, pre-settlement funders will likely<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kryderlaw.com\/faqs\/what-is-a-pre-settlement-loan\/#Should-I-tell-my-lawyer-about-getting-a-pre-settlement-loan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> chat to your lawyer<\/a> to help them with this evaluation. They will run through things like the facts of the case, your attorney&#8217;s argument and<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mitigating_factor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> mitigating factors<\/a> on the defendants side to help them decide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pre-settlement funding isn&#8217;t right for every situation, your lawyer will be able to give you advice on whether or not it is a good option for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FAQs<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-6761535e4d1cd\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can My Lawyer Deny Me From Getting a Pre-Settlement Loan?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No, your lawyer can&#8217;t deny you a pre-settlement loan. While, they can advise you on whether or not it is a good option for you, it is ultimately your decision. You do, however, need to have a lawyer in order to qualify.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-6761535e4d1d2\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I get more than one pre-settlement funding option?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p><strong>Here is one answer<\/strong> to that question! In short, yes you can get multiple pre-settlement fundings on your case. Your case needs to be able to support both or all of them though.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-6761535e4d1d3\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">If I am denied funding, will I still be able to get it at a later stage?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes! Being denied funding initially doesn&#8217;t mean you wont get it at all. Legal cases are dynamic and the strength of your case may increase as time goes on.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you&#8217;re involved in a personal injury lawsuit, the financial strain resulting from things like medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses can be overwhelming. The good news is that you have options! Pre-settlement funding, for example, is great for helping to alleviate financial burdens during the legal process. However, the process can sometimes be complicated and you&#8217;ll need some help from your lawyer. Even though you need help from your lawyer, they can&#8217;t deny you from getting a pre-settlement loan, that is your choice! 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