Financial Support While Your Case Is Pending
Pending personal injury cases are a waiting game, with the average strong case taking between 12 and 18 months to settle. During that time, as the plaintiff, you watch as your bills pile up and insurance companies make lowball settlement offers. You begin feeling pressure to accept less than your case is worth.
Get breathing room with plaintiff funding in Texas, with cash in your hand to cover rent, medical bills, and daily expenses, while your attorney negotiates from a position of strength. If your case doesn’t succeed, you owe nothing in return.
How Plaintiff Funding Works
Key Legal Funding, a trusted De Asis Hatchet plaintiff-funding partner, provides pre-settlement advances, sometimes called plaintiff funding, so you can focus on your recovery while your attorney fights for you. If you are approved, you can receive a cash payment to help with bills or anything else you need while you wait for your case to close.
Unlike a loan, it is non-recourse legal funding. This means:
You make no monthly payments while your case is pending.
You receive competitive market pricing on interest, with no surprises.
You do not have to repay if you lose your case.
When you win your case or receive a settlement, repayment comes exclusively from your proceeds.
The DAH Pre-Settlement Advance Process
Submit your application
Apply online or by phone. Provide your name, your attorney’s contact information, and a brief description of your case. The application takes less than five minutes and costs you nothing.
We Review Your Case
De Asis Hatchet contacts your attorney to gather case details to evaluate the strength of your case based on liability, damages, and insurance coverage. Our evaluation typically takes hours, not days.
Approval and Documentation
Once your plaintiff funding is approved, you’ll receive a funding agreement outlining your exact advance amount and repayment terms. You can sign documents electronically from your smartphone for your convenience and receive your funds via e-check, a paper check sent by overnight mail, Visa Direct-to-Debit, ACH, Venmo, or PayPal.
Repay Only If You Win
The advance is repaid from your settlement proceeds. If your case is lost, you owe nothing, meaning plaintiff funding comes with zero risk to you.
What Can Plaintiff Funding Cover?
Get relief from mounting bills and debts while you recover from an injury or loss of a loved one. Lawsuit cash advances or pre-settlement advances can cover:
- Medical bills and ongoing treatment.
- Rent, mortgage, and housing costs.
- Car payments and transportation.
- Daily living expenses.
- Childcare.
There are no restrictions on how you use the money. The advance is yours to help you maintain stability while your case is resolved.
No Risk Legal Funding for Plaintiffs
Receive as much as 10% of your projected settlement amount
Fair, transparent terms (no hidden fees or surprises)
Fast, compassionate process
Backed by De Asis Hatchet's litigation finance experience
Your attorney stays in control of your case
Non-recourse: If you lose, you owe nothing
No monthly payments: Repaid from settlement only
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Cases That Typically Qualify for Plaintiff Funding
If your case falls into one of these categories, you may be eligible for a lawsuit cash advance.
- Motor vehicle accidents (car, truck, motorcycle, rideshare)
- Slip and fall / premises liability
- Workers’ compensation
- Medical malpractice
- Wrongful death
- Other personal injury with clear liability
If you are not sure whether your case qualifies, apply anyway. There is no cost and no obligation.
Qualification Requirements
- An active personal injury case with an attorney
- Clear liability (the other party is at fault)
- Adequate insurance coverage on the liable party
What Makes Key Legal Funding Different?
It’s not a loan
It’s not a loan
You’ll know exactly what to expect
You’ll know exactly what to expect
You get the power of De Asis Hatchet on your side.
You get the power of De Asis Hatchet on your side
Your attorney can help you access funding
Your attorney can help you access funding
Common Questions About Plaintiff Funding and Pre-Settlement Funding
Do I need an attorney to apply?
Yes. You must have an active case with legal representation to qualify for pre-settlement funding or plaintiff funding. We will talk to your attorney about your case details, including liability assessment, damages, and more. Your attorney already has this information on file.
What if I don't win my case?
You only repay if you win a settlement or verdict. If you don’t, you owe nothing. Pre-settlement funding is non-recourse, meaning if you don’t win, the advance is forgiven entirely.
How much can I receive through plaintiff funding?
Advance amounts are usually up to 10% the value of your case and will vary based on the specific details of your lawsuit.
How long does the process take?
You can get funds within as little as 24 hours of approval because De Asis Hatchet reviews most applications the same day as we receive them. We know how important this is to you.
Will a lawsuit cash advance affect my case?
No. Pre-settlement funding does not change your case strategy, your attorney's approach, the timeline of your litigation, or your ability to recover what you deserve. If your case settles for less than expected, your repayment is adjusted based on the actual settlement amount. De Asis Hatchet structures advances to protect you from owing more than your settlement provides.
You Shouldn't Have to Choose Between Your Bills and Your Case
Find out in minutes if you qualify for a pre-settlement advance. No cost. No obligation.
