Coming forward after abuse is one of the hardest things a person can do.
You made the decision to pursue accountability. You found an attorney. You are doing what most people never find the strength to do. But civil lawsuits take time. The legal process moves on its own schedule. And the financial pressures of daily life do not pause while your case works toward resolution.
We provide pre-settlement funding for abuse survivors with pending civil claims. You get cash now while your case is still pending. You repay only when your case pays out. If it does not, you owe us nothing.
Every application is handled with complete confidentiality and respect. You will not be asked to describe what happened to you. We work directly with your attorney and keep the entire process as private and simple as possible.
What Is Pre-Settlement Funding for Abuse Survivors?
Pre-settlement funding for abuse survivors is a cash advance tied to your pending civil lawsuit or institutional abuse claim.
It is not a bank loan. We advance you money based on the expected value of your case. Repayment comes from your settlement proceeds when your case closes, not your personal finances. If your case does not pay out, you owe us nothing.
This type of funding is also known as:
- Abuse survivor pre-settlement funding
- Civil abuse claim cash advances
- Non-recourse survivor lawsuit funding
- Institutional abuse settlement advances
No monthly payments. No credit checks. No employment verification required. Your case and your attorney are the only qualifications that matter.
Who Qualifies?
You may qualify if you have a pending civil abuse lawsuit and an attorney actively representing you.
We provide pre-settlement funding for survivors across a wide range of abuse case types including:
Sexual Abuse Claims
- Adult and childhood sexual abuse civil lawsuits
- Sexual assault civil claims against individuals or institutions
- Campus and university sexual assault lawsuits
- Workplace sexual harassment and assault civil claims
- Sexual abuse claims involving religious institutions and clergy
- Sexual abuse claims filed under state child victims act revival windows
Institutional and Organizational Abuse
- Boy Scouts of America abuse claims
- Catholic Diocese and clergy abuse lawsuits
- Youth organization and camp abuse claims
- School and educational institution abuse lawsuits
- Sports organization abuse cases including USA Gymnastics
- Foster care abuse civil claims
- Juvenile detention and youth facility abuse cases
- MacLaren Hall and Los Angeles County facility abuse claims
- Camp Scott juvenile facility abuse claims
- YDC and New Hampshire state facility abuse claims
- Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall abuse claims
Physical and Emotional Abuse
- Domestic violence civil claims
- Elder abuse and nursing home neglect cases
- Workplace bullying and harassment civil claims involving physical harm
- Physical abuse by institutional staff or authority figures
Human Trafficking Civil Claims
- Civil lawsuits against traffickers and facilitators
- Hotel and hospitality industry liability claims related to trafficking
- Civil claims against businesses that knowingly benefited from trafficking
Prison and Detention Facility Abuse
- Civil rights claims for abuse in correctional facilities
- Sexual assault claims in jail and prison settings
- Physical abuse by corrections officers
Government and Institutional Civil Rights Violations
- Police brutality and excessive force claims
- Civil rights violations by government employees
- Wrongful arrest and false imprisonment claims
If your attorney believes your case has merit and a likely recovery, we can typically make a funding decision within 24 hours of reviewing your situation.
How the Funding Process Works
We built this process around two things. Speed and privacy. You have already done the hardest part by coming forward. We make everything from here as simple and discreet as possible.
Step 1: Call or apply online
Reach us at 800-961-8924 or submit a short online application. You do not need to describe what happened to you. A brief description of your case type is all we need to get started.
Step 2: We contact your attorney
Our team calls your attorney directly to review your case details. You do not need to gather records or pull documents. Your attorney provides the case information we need.
Step 3: You receive your funds
Once approved, we send money directly to you. Most clients receive funds the same day or the very next business day after approval.
No upfront fees. No hidden costs. No surprises from start to finish.
Why Abuse Civil Lawsuits Take Time to Resolve
Abuse civil cases are consistently among the most complex and time-consuming in the legal system. Understanding why helps explain the timeline and why financial support during it matters so much.
Institutional defendants fight aggressively
When abuse occurs within an organization, the defendant is rarely a single individual with limited resources. Churches, school districts, youth organizations, corporations, and government entities all have experienced legal defense teams whose job is to minimize liability and delay resolution. They fight these cases because the financial and reputational stakes are high. Your attorney needs time to build a case that can withstand that opposition.
Proving damages requires thorough documentation
Abuse cases require detailed documentation of psychological harm, medical treatment, career disruption, and long-term life impact. Mental health experts, medical professionals, and vocational experts may all need to testify. Building that evidentiary record takes time and preparation.
State laws affecting filing rights add complexity
Many states have enacted child victims act legislation in recent years that eliminated or extended statutes of limitations for childhood sexual abuse claims. Navigating the specific requirements of these laws, including filing deadlines under lookback windows, adds procedural steps that your attorney manages carefully.
Bankruptcy proceedings complicate some institutional cases
Several major institutional defendants including the Boy Scouts of America and various Catholic dioceses have used bankruptcy proceedings to manage their liability. When your case is tied to a bankruptcy trust or settlement process, the distribution timeline is governed by the bankruptcy court and can extend considerably beyond what a standard civil lawsuit would require.
Multi-plaintiff cases move on collective timelines
When many survivors are pursuing claims against the same defendant, settlement negotiations frequently happen at a collective level. Individual outcomes depend in part on how the broader litigation develops. Your attorney is fighting for the strongest possible individual result within that structure.
Large scale settlement distributions take time to reach individuals
Even after a major settlement is announced, the process of verifying individual claims, scoring damages, and distributing funds to thousands of claimants involves administrative complexity that extends the timeline before money reaches individual survivors.
Our funding exists specifically to carry you financially through all of this.
The Financial Reality Abuse Survivors Face
Coming forward with an abuse claim is not just emotionally difficult. It carries real financial costs that many survivors do not anticipate.
Therapy and mental health treatment
Ongoing mental health treatment is often essential to recovery from abuse. Therapy sessions, psychiatric care, and medication costs can be substantial, ongoing expenses that accumulate over months and years. These costs do not wait for a lawsuit to resolve.
Employment disruption
Many abuse survivors experience disruptions to their employment history and earning capacity that connect directly to what happened to them. PTSD symptoms, anxiety, depression, and the time demands of legal proceedings all affect a survivor’s ability to work consistently and advance professionally.
Medical treatment for physical injuries
Physical injuries from abuse may require ongoing medical care, specialist consultations, and in some cases surgical treatment or physical rehabilitation.
The time demands of legal proceedings
Civil lawsuits require time and attention from the plaintiff. Depositions, document review, attorney meetings, and court appearances all pull survivors away from work and normal daily routines. This time cost has real financial implications.
Everyday bills continue without pause
Rent. Utilities. Groceries. Childcare. Family obligations. None of it stops because your case is pending.
Many survivors feel trapped between their financial reality and the settlement they deserve. Accepting an inadequate early offer feels like the only way to get relief. But early settlements almost never reflect the true value of what a survivor has been through. Our funding removes that trap by covering your immediate needs while your attorney fights for what your case is actually worth.
Your Privacy Is Our Priority
We understand that privacy is not just a preference for abuse survivors. It is essential.
We handle every application with complete confidentiality. We work directly with your attorney to get the case information we need. We never require you to share details of what happened to you with our team. Your personal information is never shared with third parties. All case details are handled with strict confidentiality from the moment you first reach out to us.
You have shown real strength by pursuing legal action. We support that process quietly, professionally, and with full respect for your privacy.
Funding for Specific Institutional Abuse Cases
Some of the most significant abuse litigation in recent years has involved large institutional defendants with complex legal structures and extended distribution timelines. Here is how we approach funding for some of the most prominent ongoing cases.
Boy Scouts of America Claims
The BSA bankruptcy and subsequent settlement trust created a structured claims process that continues to work through thousands of individual claims. Many BSA claimants are still waiting for their individual distributions. We fund BSA claimants who need financial support while that process continues.
Catholic Diocese and Clergy Abuse
Dioceses and religious organizations defending abuse claims typically have experienced legal teams and layered insurance coverage. These cases require thorough preparation and often take years to resolve. We fund clergy abuse claimants through the full length of that process.
Los Angeles County Juvenile Facility Claims
Los Angeles County reached massive settlements totaling nearly $5 billion covering claims from MacLaren Hall, Camp Scott, Los Padrinos, and other juvenile facilities. Thousands of claimants are still waiting for individual distributions from these settlements. We fund LA County juvenile facility claimants who need financial support during the wait.
New Hampshire YDC Claims
More than 2,200 survivors filed claims related to abuse at New Hampshire’s Youth Development Center. Over 1,700 claims remain pending as of early 2026 amid ongoing political and administrative complications around the settlement fund. We fund YDC claimants navigating this complex and uncertain process.
Sports Organization Abuse
Cases involving USA Gymnastics, youth sports programs, and athletic organizations have generated significant litigation with complex liability structures. We fund survivors in these cases.
If your case involves an institutional defendant not listed here, call us at 800-961-8924. We evaluate abuse cases across a wide range of institutional defendants and case types.
How California’s AB 218 and Similar Laws Affect Your Claim
California’s Assembly Bill 218 and similar legislation in other states have significantly expanded the legal rights of abuse survivors in recent years.
These laws eliminated or extended statutes of limitations for childhood sexual abuse claims and in many cases created lookback windows allowing survivors to file claims that would previously have been time-barred. This legislation has allowed thousands of survivors who had no legal pathway forward to finally pursue civil accountability.
If your abuse claim was made possible by state revival window legislation, your attorney is navigating the specific procedural requirements and deadlines of that legislation on your behalf. These legal frameworks vary by state and your attorney is the right source of guidance on how they apply to your specific situation.
Our funding is available for claims made under revival window legislation. Call us to discuss your situation.
Why Abuse Survivors Choose ECO
We have been funding abuse lawsuit plaintiffs since 2010. We understand that these cases require a level of care and sensitivity that goes beyond what standard personal injury funding involves. We bring that understanding to every abuse survivor application we review.
Here is what you can expect from us:
- No repayment if you lose: Our funding is fully non-recourse
- Fast decisions: Most clients hear back within 24 hours of attorney contact
- Complete confidentiality: Your privacy is protected at every stage without exception
- No credit checks: Approval is based entirely on your case
- Transparent terms: No hidden fees, no surprise charges, no fine print
- Dignity throughout: Every application is handled with care and respect
- Institutional case experience: We understand the specific dynamics of cases involving large organizational defendants and complex settlement distributions
We are not here to add burden to an already difficult process. We are here to take one significant weight off your plate.
How Much Can You Receive?
Every case is different and every funding amount reflects that.
We look at the nature and severity of your claim, your documented damages, the defendant’s liability exposure and financial resources, your position within any settlement structure, and your attorney’s assessment of your individual recovery. Abuse cases often involve significant compensatory and punitive damages. Many survivors qualify for meaningful funding amounts.
The only way to know exactly where you stand is to call us. No cost. No obligation.
Call 800-961-8924 for a free, completely confidential case review.
You Took the Hardest Step. Let Us Help With the Rest.
Coming forward took everything you had. Staying committed through a legal process that can take years takes even more. You should not have to choose between financial survival and the justice and accountability you deserve.
Pre-settlement funding for abuse survivors from ECO Pre-Settlement Funding gives you the stability to see your case through to the outcome it deserves. Cash now. No risk. No pressure. No repayment unless your case pays out.
Call 800-961-8924 today or apply online. Funding decisions are made within 24 hours. No cost to apply. No obligation to accept.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is pre-settlement funding for abuse survivors?
It is a cash advance based on the expected value of your pending civil abuse lawsuit. You repay from your settlement only if your case pays out. If it does not, you owe us nothing. No monthly payments. No credit checks.
Will my personal information and what happened to me be kept private?
Yes. We handle every application with complete confidentiality. We work directly with your attorney and never ask you to describe what happened to you. Your information is never shared with anyone outside our team and your legal representative.
Can I get funding if my case is part of a large institutional settlement?
Yes. We fund individual survivors participating in structured institutional settlement processes including bankruptcy trust claims and large scale settlement distributions. Call us at 800-961-8924 to discuss where your specific case stands.
Can I get funding for a Boy Scouts, Catholic Diocese, or LA County juvenile facility claim?
Yes. We fund survivors in all of these cases. Many claimants in these large institutional settlements are still waiting for individual distributions. Our funding helps you stay financially stable during that wait.
Do I need an attorney to apply for pre-settlement funding?
Yes. Legal representation is required to qualify. We contact your attorney directly to review your case details. You do not need to gather any documents yourself.
How much can I get for my abuse civil lawsuit?
Funding amounts vary based on case value, documented damages, defendant resources, and your attorney’s assessment. Call 800-961-8924 for a free, confidential review and a funding estimate specific to your situation.