Pre settlement funding refers to cash advances given to the injured party of a lawsuit in anticipation of a settlement.  Since lawsuits can often drag on for months, even years, pre settlement funding is a useful (and sometimes essential) tool both for those who bring a suit to court, and their attorneys.

Pre settlement lawsuit funding works like this:

The injured party in the suit or his/her attorney contacts a company that offers pre settlement funding.  The company evaluates the case bas...