What It Means to Live Paycheck to Paycheck
To live from paycheck to paycheck means most of your salary goes to paying expenses, and that if you become unemployed, it would be impossible to meet financial obligations. It means you have limited or no savings that could be drawn from if suddenly unemployed. There are many reasons this could happen. A personal injury […]
Why Do Personal Injury Settlements Take So Long?
Personal injury claimants often find their cases to take longer than expected. Should you blame your lawyer, or an insurance company? Oftentimes there’s no one to blame. Many factors can affect how long a personal injury case takes. Some cases simply take longer than others to settle, but here are some of the leading factors […]
Quick Cash Option for Injured Plaintiffs – Pre-Settlement Funding
Injured Plaintiffs May Have a Quick Cash Pre-Settlement Option in California A drunk, distracted, or careless driver can cause an accident that leaves you injured and unable to work. If your medical and legal costs aren’t enough, you’re not earning the income you did before. The accident wasn’t your fault, so the other driver’s insurance […]
Are Disability Benefits Affected by a Settlement?
Disability Benefits and Legal Settlements The Social Security Administration has various ways of looking at personal injury settlements. When it comes to Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), your eligibility for benefits should not change. Your SSDI and Medicare benefits are not affected by your income, but rather your work history. However, income-based programs such as […]
Attorney Role In Lawsuit Funding
How Your Attorney Can Help with Lawsuit Funding In most personal injury claims, legal funding is a smart alternative to a lawsuit loan. However, most states restrict attorneys from directly providing clients with a lawsuit loan, as it creates a conflict of interest. An attorney with a financial investment in the outcome of the case cannot […]
3 Questions To Ask Before Committing To A Lawsuit Advance
What You Need to Know About A Lawsuit Advance If you’re like most people, an accident has the potential to cause significant financial setbacks in your life. Out-of-pocket expenses such as lost wages from having to take time off work due to injuries or even job loss quickly add up, and being consistently strapped for […]
Top 5 Myths and Truths About Legal Funding
Myth-Busting Truths About Legal Funding Legal funding represents a $3 billion industry, as of 2016, according to The New Yorker. Lenders are increasingly willing to back cases with a high potential for a monetary award, including those involving personal injury, finance class-action, and more. The number of firms using litigation financing is growing. Yet, many […]
Lawsuit Funding Myths Busted
Busting Lawsuit Funding Myths Legal funding in California, also known as lawsuit advances, offer a cash advance opportunity for plaintiffs that need income while waiting for their lawsuits to pay out. While this can be a valuable financial tool to the right individual, many myths about these financing options have circulated that cause those who […]
Pre-Settlement Funding For Slip & Fall Suits
California’s Trusted Lawsuit Funding Slip and fall accidents are not only painful but also embarrassing in public. Such accidents can be responsible for lifelong disability and various severe injuries such as broken bones, or even death. Fortunately, those who suffer from a fall and slip accident have a legal recourse: they can opt for lawsuit […]
Legal Funding When You Can’t Return to Work
Pre-Settlement Funding When You Need it Lawsuit funding can be a life-saving option when it comes to meeting your immediate financial needs after an accident. If you have been in a serious car accident, you might not be in a position to return to work, and may need to remain out of work for a […]