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Most individuals aren’t even aware that obtaining either a lawsuit loan or lawsuit funding is possible. Therefore, most individuals are totally unaware of the fact that they may utilize a broker’s services when obtaining such financial assistance. However, individuals who work as brokers, also known as lawsuit funding specialists and lawsuit loan specialists, may prove to be a valuable resource. Essentially, they work closely with clients to assist them in obtaining the best possible arrangements for the litigation assistance the clients seek.

If you’re going to work with a broker, you’re wise to find one who works with a number of funding-entities. Individuals who work directly with funding-entities will find that, irrespective of the nature of their claim, all claims are submitted to the same underwriters. Contrariwise, when working with professional brokers, claims will be reviewed thoroughly to make a determination as to which funding-entity is most likely to provide the funding requested, and the claims will then be directed to those funding-entities.

If you’re curious to know how it is that clients may utilize a broker’s services without incurring additional expenses, one should realize that the funding-entities spend a great deal of money advertising to obtain information regarding those who are seeking either a lawsuit loan or lawsuit funding. Therefore, those funding-entities are typically more than happy to work with the brokers who are able to work closely with clients to obtain requisite information and to make processing claims go much more smoothly.

If the broker selected is competent, the transaction will go much more smoothly. Many clients find it very tempting to submit multiple applications to multiple funding-entities. However, this is not advised. The vast majority of funding-entities seek specific information in their applications. For a myriad of reasons, funding-entities limit the number of states in which they will provide financial-assistance. (Most clients will find that the funding-entities to which their applications are submitted will fund in only a few states. Other funding-entities will fund in all but one state.) Furthermore, these funding-entities will limit the types of cases they will accept. The vast majority of funding-entities will not accept Workers’ Comp cases. However, a few funding-entities will accept such cases in a very limited number of states. (Customarily, this is due to statutes applicable to the states in which the injuries occurred.)

A broker may be extremely helpful to clients in discussing the client’s needs with the client, contacting the client’s attorney, obtaining requisite documentation, and reviewing that documentation for completeness. Once the documentation is received and reviewed, a competent-broker will then make a determination as to the funding-entity best-suited to underwrite the client’s claim.

There is no doubt that working closely with either a lawsuit loan broker or lawsuit funding broker is a wise choice for most clients! Brokers provide a great deal of assistance to clients, as well as increasing the likelihood of their obtaining the financial assistance they seek. Additionally, brokers will work closely with clients to help them maximize the amount of funding obtained to decrease the likelihood of having to request additional funding in the future. Subsequent requests are often met with a great deal of resistance from funding-entities. Many clients return to the same broker if a need for litigation-funding arises in the future.

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In our first two articles, we explored ways in which plaintiffs would be able to assess both the pros and cons of obtaining either a lawsuit loan or lawsuit funding. This article’s focus will be on what happens once the settlement loan is obtained.

Many of our clients come to us asking, “How do we repay a lawsuit loan?” It is very important for clients to realize that when obtaining this form of financial assistance, there are no upfront fees, your credit history is not an issue, and you have to pay nothing unless and until your claim is settled. The time at which a lawsuit loan or lawsuit funding would be repaid would be once the claim is actually settled. This assumes of course that the claim is settled in the plaintiff’s favor.

One of the foremost questions clients present is, “What happens if I lose my lawsuit?” Another advantage of obtaining settlement loans is the fact that they are non-recourse forms of funding. Therefore, if the plaintiff does not prevail in the underlying lawsuit, the plaintiff repays nothing. The funding-entity has already advanced the funds and the funding-entity cannot pursue the plaintiff if the plaintiff does not prevail in that lawsuit.

Many of our clients want to know whether there are any limitations that will be placed on them as far as how monies advanced may be spent. Many are relieved to learn that there are no limitations whatsoever in the manner in which these monies may be spent. However, many of our clients are in desperate need of funding to assist them in paying for their utilities, mortgage, car, etc. However, due to the flexibility of such funding, the individual who acquires either a lawsuit loan or lawsuit funding may utilize it to go on a vacation, spending-spree etc. (Plaintiffs are encouraged to utilize these advances in a judicious manner.)

Clients also frequently asked, “What happens if I need additional funding in the future? Will I be able to obtain additional monies on the same claim?” Yes, plaintiffs are able to obtain additional funding in the future. In fact, many clients will accept only a portion of the maximum amount that could be advanced at the time the initial funding is provided. If additional funds are required in the future, the plaintiff merely requests additional funding. Additionally, the plaintiff may submit a subsequent request to obtain either a lawsuit loan or lawsuit funding.

Both plaintiffs and attorneys are eager to find out whether the funding-entity exercises any control over the manner in which the case is prosecuted. No, the funding-entity plays absolutely no role in the manner in which the case will be prosecuted. In fact, once the monies are advanced, the funding-entity will have no involvement until such time that the case is finally settled in the plaintiff’s favor and an award is issued.

It is interesting to note that many clients are concerned about the manner in which attorneys will view a request for a pre-settlement loan. It is unfortunate that a relatively large number of attorneys are totally unaware that such financial assistance is available for their clients. However, many attorneys who are aware of such funding are eager to assist their clients in obtaining the financial assistance they need to be able to continue to pursue the litigation against the defendant.

If you’re currently a plaintiff, have you ever wondered why your attorney can’t just loan you the money? There is little doubt that many attorneys would love to be able to provide financial assistance to their clients. However, attorneys are prohibited from doing so due to the possibility of a conflict-of-interest arising as a result of providing such financial assistance. (It is significant to note, however, that attorneys are often willing to assist their clients with case-related expenses.)

Many of our clients also want to know whether the negotiations between the plaintiffs and the funding-entities are confidential. Yes, such negotiations are confidential. In fact, unless the plaintiff elects to notify the defendant that such monies have been obtained, the defendant need not be aware of this transaction at any time during the course of litigation. There are situations, however, in which the plaintiff may want to put the defendant on notice that individuals experienced in reviewing such matters have deemed the plaintiff’s case sufficiently meritorious to advance either lawsuit loan or lawsuit funding.

Settlement loans often prove to be extremely helpful to plaintiffs. When plaintiffs are hard-pressed financially, they are often eager to obtain either a lawsuit loan or lawsuit funding. Once such financial assistance is obtained, plaintiffs often find themselves much more confident about being able to pursue the lawsuit until a fair-and-equitable settlement is achieved!

Do you think a lawsuit settlement loan is right for you? Would you like to learn more about lawsuit loans? Please visit us today and you may apply online for a lawsuit loan and learn about the benefits of a lawsuit loan.

Q. “Exactly how much interest do you charge those obtaining either a lawsuit loan or lawsuit funding?”

A. This would be a valid question, were the requestor to obtain a loan. However, there is no interest charged when obtaining lawsuit funding because it is not a loan. If it were a loan, it would be necessary for the requestor to repay that loan irrespective of the outcome of the case. However, with a non-recourse advance, if you do not prevail in your case, you pay nothing. It is for this reason that the funding-entities will charge a risk-fee. The risk-fee charged is contingent on the inherent risk in the lawsuit that you present.

Q. “What is the length of time that it takes to obtain either a lawsuit loan or lawsuit funding?”

A. It depends on your attorney. The broker will send a request for documents to your attorney, and must speak with your attorney as soon as possible. If the required information is obtained and the broker is able to talk to your attorney within one day, you may receive your settlement loan that same day. Therefore, you should notify your attorney that you’re looking to get a settlement loan and your attorney should supply all requested information to Legal Settlement Loans as quickly as possible.

Q. “Are there any upfront fees when obtaining either a lawsuit loan or lawsuit funding?”

A. No, settlement loans have nothing that the requestor must pay in advance. This is just one of the many advantages of obtaining such financial assistance.

Q. “If my request is approved, how am I to go about obtaining either a lawsuit loan or lawsuit funding?”

A. The lender can FedEx a check to you overnight, or the lender can wire the money directly into your checking account for a pre-determined fee.

Q. “What if I don’t want to give my birth-date or Social Security number prior to obtaining a pre-settlement loan?”

A. No, this will not be required initially. It is important to realize, however, that if you are approved for either a lawsuit loan or lawsuit funding, you will be required to provide the aforementioned information prior to release of the requested funding.

Please note that because time is of the essence, a good broker will follow up immediately with you with a phone call to ensure that the law firm with which you want the broker to work has received the Request for Documents. In most cases, the attorneys themselves neither prepare nor submit the paperwork in response to lawsuit funding requests. It is customarily a paralegal or secretary who will both prepare and submit the paperwork to you.

Your broker is going to be working on your behalf to obtain the settlement loan you seek as quickly as possible. Therefore, if the requested documents are not received within 1-2 days, a good broker will follow up with that law firm to find out if there’s anything that the broker can do to expedite the process for you.

You should be aware of the fact that if your attorney is not cooperative, the broker will ask you to assist in obtaining the documents as quickly as possible. Once again, the clock is ticking and the attorney works for you, not the other way around!

If you have an attorney who refuses to cooperate, your broker is not going to encourage you to fire that attorney and retain a new one. However, it is extremely important for you to keep in mind that without your assistance, as well as your attorney’s, obtaining either a lawsuit loan or lawsuit funding will be virtually impossible.

Some attorneys will require a Release of Medical Records that you must sign prior to releasing medical records to your broker. If that is the case, your broker will obtain the requisite form, submit it to you, request that you sign it and return it to your brokers as quickly as possible.

Under ideal circumstances, your attorney will submit the documents following the initial request. Upon receipt of the documents, it will be necessary for your broker to review those documents for completeness. It will also be necessary that the broker determine the funding-entity best-suited to accommodate your funding request. Once that information is obtained, your packet will be submitted to funding-entity for review. If the funding-entity determines that the packet is complete, the entire packet will be submitted to underwriters for consideration. If the facts of your case substantially support your claim, and your request is reasonable, your chances of obtaining either a lawsuit loan or lawsuit funding are very good!

Looking for more information about lawsuit funding? Please allow us to provide more information regarding lawsuit settlement loans. Please stop by today, and you may either apply online for a lawsuit settlement loan or review our lawsuit funding frequently asked questions archive.

When you place yourself in the underwriter’s shoes, you’ll find yourself asking what it is that you would want to know about the person to whom you would consider lending money. You should recall that in almost all cases, the underwriter will have never met the requestor, and must rely solely on the documents submitted for review.

It is axiomatic that the request for funding is a critical component in obtaining your lawsuit loan! It is amazing that many individuals submit partially-completed request for funding, and contact us almost immediately asking why they have not obtained the lawsuit loan requested. Frankly, if you’re not willing to complete a one-page request for funding, it is unlikely that you’ll find either a broker or underwriter who will be interested in devoting much time on your case.

To get things started, you must grab the underwriter’s attention. If you fail to grab the underwriter’s attention from the outset, you significantly decrease the chances of obtaining the funding that you seek. You should recall that the underwriter is looking for reasons to provide the lawsuit loan you request, not reject it. However, the underwriter is going to have to submit your request to underwriters who will look very closely at your case prior to providing non-recourse funding.

I have provided two examples for you to review and would ask you to make a determination as to which, if either, of these applicants would you provide funding.

The first case deals with an incident that occurred in a Good Will store. The applicant stated, “I was at a Goodwill store, sorting through the clothes when a coat hanger jumped out and smacked me on the bridge of my nose.”

The second one is a motorcycle Incident: The accident occurred in June of 2007. The client stated, “I was on a motorcycle. The car driver was traveling in the opposite direction and turned left in front of me. The car driver was cited for failure to yield.”

Would you be surprised to learn that the Goodwill Store incident, although humorous, did not receive funding? Would you be surprised to learn that the motorcycle incident-applicant was funded? I suspect that we would all agree on the candidate to whom we would issue a non-recourse lawsuit loan.

The lesson to be learned is, before you submit a request for funding to obtain a lawsuit loan, review it to ensure that your case is meritorious. Your chances of obtaining a lawsuit loan are minimal if you’re only able to make a “red-faced” argument to support your case!

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Many wonder whether they can afford to pursue someone who ruins their vehicle and injure then in a car accident. In such situations, a lawsuit loan may prove extremely helpful.

In the United States, a car accident occurs every 5 seconds. Car accidents are very common and can be devastating.

It may surprise you to learn that car accidents are the leading cause of death for Americans under the age of 34. In addition to deaths, millions of injuries are caused by them each year.

What do you do if you are in a car accident and you reach an impasse with an insurance adjuster assigned to your case? Any illusions one may have had that the other person’s insurance carrier was looking out for their interests quickly vanishes at this stage. There is no desire to compensate the other party at all, let alone fairly.

It is a rude awakening to find that the insurance adjuster who, heretofore, appeared to be an ally, is now beginning to shift the blame for the accident to the victim! Unless you are alert, the insurance adjuster will try to convince you that you owe the other party money and should be ashamed of yourself for creating such an inconvenience.

The number of car accidents is on the rise, and the extent of injury arising from such incidents is growing more and more serious, in many instances resulting in protracted personal injury lawsuits and litigation. A car accident is often very costly, as well as emotionally devastating and physically dangerous. A lawsuit loan is often very helpful in assisting you as you attempt to resolve issues related to this mess.

Car accidents claim the lives of over 40 thousand Americans and cause thousands of personal injuries each year. In fact, they are one of the leading causes of injury and death in the United States.

Through no fault of your own, another driver victimized you, damaging your vehicle and injuring you. Don’t allow yourself to be victimized twice! Fight back with a lawsuit loan. They are available for the asking.

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Part I of this series revealed that many insurance carriers seek to convince individuals that the services chiropractors perform hurt, not help, your chances of obtaining a lawsuit loan. Although insurance carriers have many reasons to assert the foregoing, the fact is that settlement funding is often enhanced because chiropractors are willing to see those who suffer injury due to the fault of someone else’s negligence, providing care and treatment that physicians and surgeons refuse to provide, working closely with the injured individuals and also attempt to coordinate care with physicians and surgeons willing to co-manage such cases.

The likelihood of obtaining a lawsuit loan is increased when the extent of injuries and losses are clearly demonstrated in your record. When the physician from whom you seek care following such injuries either fails or refuses to acknowledge the mechanism causing your injuries, in many cases referencing instead a covered medical condition, settlement funding will be difficult to obtain.

Management of such cases is greatly enhanced if chiropractors experienced and knowledgeable accept your case, providing tremendous value to you, your attorney, and the lender.

Imagine trying to establish the injuries you sustained when the record is silent as to the occurrence of the event on which your claim is based. Your attorney’s hands are tied. You have little recourse. This situation arises most frequently due to one reason, and one reason alone. Most insurance policies do not cover losses arising as a result of someone else’s (i.e., a third-party) negligence.

The best way for physicians to avoid this obstacle is to pretend that the third-party played no role in your injuries. This is often the lynchpin on which the insurance carrier will deny that you suffered injury in the first place!

As we discussed in Part I, many chiropractors receive extensive training in the procedures involved in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of the musculoskeletal injuries that often result from personal injuries, those injuries on which you are awaiting settlement funding. Clearly identifying both the nature and extent of your injuries will go a long way in assisting you in obtaining your lawsuit loan.

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