Thursday, October 22, 2009

Lawsuit Loans to the Rescue!

By Dr. Tom Rhudy

Providing settlement funding requires consideration of many issues. In making a lawsuit loan, the risks involved determine the cost to the borrower. You may be eligible for such a loan if you suffer loss or injury and you are willing to agree to repay the loan if you win your case. Because most of these loans are non-recourse, you pay nothing if you lose your case.

When an individual suffers injury or loss, they may feel overwhelmed by the litigation process. If this does happen, it may be time to discuss the need for a lawsuit loan with your attorney. By staying in close contact with one another, your attorney and lender will discuss your case.

The cost of settlement funding is predicted from the communications between the lender and your attorney, and the offer for your lawsuit loan will be based on that assessment. In some cases, attorney's fees and in virtually all cases, court costs are often the defendant's, i.e., the one against whom you file your claim, responsibility, if you win your case. Furthermore, the defendant may also have to repay fees related to your settlement funding.

Years may be required to get a settlement in the litigation process. All expenses related to the case, irrespective of how long the case is pending, are the injured individual's responsibility. You may find it impossible to hold-out for a reasonable settlement if you are injured and unable to work. The defendant hopes that this occurs. A lifeline may be available with lawsuit loans in such cases.

As time goes on, and you wait either for a fair settlement offer or a trial date, obtaining financial assistance seems more and more necessary. Working with a reliable lender/broker can spell the difference between success and failure.

However, settlement funding should be considered, if appropriate, as a last resort. If other funding alternatives are not available, they may be ideal for you. Costs for obtaining these advances need to be considered carefully. Therefore, when you are opting for a lawsuit loan, it is necessary to check the available options. Diligent efforts will result in the best deal. - 29904

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