January 19, 2010 @ 01:32 PM — by Harvey Hirschfeld
Lawsuit cash advance is a form of plaintiff funding that enables lawsuit plaintiffs to cover basic living expenses such as rent, mortgage payments, food, and utilities. Post-settlement funding or settled case funding is another form of plaintiff funding that helps plaintiffs pay their bills while waiting for their settlements to be paid. Plaintiff funding is important because often plaintiffs have suffered injuries which make it difficult or impossible to work. Previously, the inability to pay expenes led some plaintiffs to accept settlements which were lower than they deserved. Plaintiff funding gives plaintiffs more options and choices, enabling them to receive the recovery they need.