Confidential Pre-Settlement Funding
Abuse Lawsuit Funding
Cash now for abuse and assault survivors with a pending case, handled with complete confidentiality. No credit check, no monthly payments, and you owe nothing if your case does not win.
100% confidential · No credit check · Owe nothing if you lose · Decision in 24 hours
Owe nothing if you lose
Funding is non-recourse. You repay only from a winning case, never out of pocket.
Completely confidential
We work through your attorney. You never have to share the details of your experience with us.
Decision in 24 hours
Most applicants hear back within a day of our team reaching your attorney.
No credit, no income proof
Approval rests on your case, not your credit, your job, or your financial history.
What Is Abuse Lawsuit Funding?
Abuse lawsuit funding is a cash advance available to plaintiffs who already have a pending abuse or assault claim. It is not a bank loan. We advance money based on what your case is reasonably expected to be worth, and repayment comes out of your settlement, not your pocket. If the case does not pay out, the balance is forgiven and you keep what you received.
You may also hear it called abuse claim pre-settlement funding, a survivor lawsuit cash advance, non-recourse abuse claim funding, or an institutional abuse settlement advance. They all mean the same thing. There are no monthly payments, no credit checks, and no employment verification. Your case and your attorney are the only things that qualify you.
The money is yours to use for whatever you need most, from therapy and medical care to rent and everyday bills. For the full mechanics, see our guide on how pre-settlement funding works.
How the Process Works
We built this around two things: speed and privacy. You have already done the hardest part, so the rest should be easy.
1. Apply confidentially
Call or fill out the short online form. A brief description of your case is enough to get started.
2. We talk to your attorney
Our team gathers the case details from your attorney. You do not pull records or relive anything difficult.
3. You get the money
Once approved, funds go straight to you, often the same day or the next business day. No upfront fees.
Abuse and Civil Rights Cases We Fund
If you have a pending abuse claim and an attorney actively working it, you may qualify. We fund a wide range of abuse, assault, and civil rights claims, including:
Sexual abuse claims
- Adult sexual assault civil claims
- Workplace sexual harassment and assault
- Campus sexual assault lawsuits
- Dating app sexual abuse
- Military sexual trauma (MST) lawsuits
- Rideshare sexual abuse (Uber, Lyft)
Institutional & organizational abuse
- Clergy and church abuse
- Boy Scouts of America
- USA Gymnastics and sports organizations
- Foster care abuse
- YDC abuse (New Hampshire) and Camp Scott
- Hospital abuse, schools, and juvenile facilities
Physical & emotional abuse
- Domestic violence civil claims
- Elder abuse and nursing home neglect
- Prison and detention facility abuse
- Human trafficking civil lawsuits
Civil rights violations
- Police brutality and excessive force
- Wrongful arrest and false imprisonment
- Racial discrimination and civil rights
- Government agency civil rights claims
Do not see your case type here? Call (800) 961-8924 and we will give you a straight answer about whether we can help, or browse all cases we fund.
Why These Cases Take So Long
Abuse lawsuits are genuinely complex, and the long timelines have real causes. Understanding them helps explain why funding matters.
- Powerful defendants. When abuse happens inside an organization, the defendant is rarely one person. Churches, school districts, sports programs, and corporations bring legal teams and insurers who fight hard to protect the institution.
- Proving long-term harm. These cases require detailed evidence of psychological injury, medical treatment, lost career opportunities, and lasting impact, often with therapists and expert witnesses. Building that record takes time.
- Statute of limitations changes. Many states have extended or revived filing deadlines for childhood abuse claims, which is good news for survivors but adds procedural steps your attorney must handle.
- Bankruptcy proceedings. Some large institutions manage liability through bankruptcy, including the Boy Scouts of America and several dioceses. When a case is tied to bankruptcy court, the timeline follows the court’s schedule.
- Multi-plaintiff litigation. When many survivors pursue claims against the same defendant, settlement often happens collectively, so your outcome depends in part on how the broader case moves.
Funding exists because these timelines are real. We make the time work for you instead of against you. For a sense of typical ranges, see our guide on how long a lawsuit can take to settle.
Talk to Us in Complete Confidence
A case review is free, private, and carries no obligation. You will not be asked to describe your experience, and we work only through your attorney.
The Financial Reality Survivors Face
Coming forward is not only emotionally hard. It is expensive in ways most people do not see coming. Therapy is usually essential to recovery, and ongoing care is not cheap. Many survivors carry employment gaps and earning losses that trace straight back to what happened. Court dates, depositions, and meetings pull you away from work.
Meanwhile, everything else keeps going. Rent comes due. Utilities, childcare, groceries, and family obligations do not pause because you are in the middle of a lawsuit.
A lot of survivors end up feeling stuck. The offer on the table is not nearly enough, but taking it feels like the only way to get relief, so they accept less than the case is worth. That is the situation we exist to change. When your immediate needs are covered, you can wait for a settlement that actually reflects what you have been through.
Your Privacy Is Protected
Privacy is not a checkbox here. For survivors pursuing legal action it is essential, and we treat it that way. We work directly with your attorney throughout, you are never asked to share details of your experience with our team, and your information never goes to third parties. Everything about your case and your application is handled with strict confidentiality from your first call onward. You have shown real strength by pursuing this. Our role is to support that quietly and professionally.
Funding for Institutional Abuse Claims
Some of the most significant abuse cases in recent years involve large institutions with deep legal resources and complicated liability. We have experience across all of them:
- Dioceses and religious organizations usually bring experienced legal teams and layered insurance. Funding keeps survivors stable while clergy abuse cases play out.
- The Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy created a settlement trust with its own timeline. We fund claimants who need support during that wait.
- Sports organizations, including USA Gymnastics and youth athletic programs, often involve many plaintiffs and liability questions that stretch resolution out.
- Foster care and juvenile facility cases bring sovereign immunity defenses and government-defendant procedures. We have evaluated and funded these claims.
If your case involves any of these defendants, call (800) 961-8924. We understand the dynamics and can tell you where you stand.
Why Survivors Work With Us
We have funded abuse lawsuit plaintiffs since 2010. These cases need a different level of care than a standard personal injury claim, and we approach them that way. Here is what working with us looks like:
- Fully non-recourse. If your case does not pay out, you owe nothing.
- Fast answers. Most clients hear back within 24 hours of our call with their attorney.
- Confidential at every stage, without exception.
- No credit checks. We look at your case, not your financial history.
- Plain-language costs, explained before you sign anything.
We are not here to add weight to something already heavy. We are here to take one thing off your plate. Funding rules differ by state, with details on pages like California and Texas.
How Much Can You Receive?
It depends on your specific situation, so there is no single number. When we review a claim, we look at:
- The nature of the claim and the strength of liability
- Documented damages, including therapy and medical treatment
- The defendant’s resources and applicable state laws
- Your attorney’s read on the likely recovery
Abuse cases often carry significant compensatory and sometimes punitive damages, which can mean meaningful funding for those who qualify. Take only what you need for essentials, since a smaller advance leaves a larger net check when your case resolves. The only way to know where you stand is to talk to us, at no cost and no obligation. To understand pricing first, see our breakdown of pre-settlement funding costs and fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is abuse lawsuit funding?
It is a cash advance based on the expected value of your pending abuse lawsuit. You repay from the settlement only if your case pays out. If it does not, you owe nothing. There are no monthly payments and no credit checks.
Will my information be kept private?
Yes. Every application is handled with full confidentiality. We work through your attorney, do not ask you to share details of your experience, and never pass your information to third parties.
Do I need an attorney to apply?
Yes. Legal representation is required. We contact your attorney directly to review the case, so you do not need to gather any documents yourself.
Can I get funding if my case is part of a bankruptcy settlement trust?
Yes. We fund claimants in structured settlement processes, including bankruptcy trust claims like the Boy Scouts of America trust. Call (800) 961-8924 to talk through where your case stands.
How fast can I get funded?
Most applicants receive a decision within 24 hours of our conversation with their attorney. Funds usually arrive the same day or the next business day after approval.
How much can I get for my abuse lawsuit?
It varies with the case value, documented damages, the defendant’s resources, and your attorney’s assessment. Call (800) 961-8924 for a free, confidential review and an estimate specific to your situation.
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Take the Next Step on Your Terms
You should never have to choose between paying rent and waiting out the case you are owed. A confidential review is free and carries no obligation, and most applicants receive a decision within 24 hours of our call with their attorney.