When a vehicle strikes a pedestrian, the results are almost always serious.
You had no protection at all. No seatbelt. No airbag. No steel frame around you. Just your body absorbing the full force of a collision with a moving vehicle. The injuries that follow are frequently severe, the recovery is long, and the financial consequences hit hard and fast.
While your attorney works to hold the responsible driver accountable, your medical bills are arriving, your income has stopped, and the legal process is moving on its own timeline that has nothing to do with how urgently you need financial relief.
We provide pre-settlement funding for pedestrians injured in accidents caused by negligent drivers. 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.
What Is Pre-Settlement Funding for Pedestrians?
Pre-settlement funding for pedestrians is a cash advance tied to your pending personal injury claim as an injured pedestrian.
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:
- Pedestrian accident pre-settlement funding
- Pedestrian injury lawsuit cash advances
- Non-recourse pedestrian accident claim funding
- Hit by car 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 were injured as a pedestrian in an accident caused by a negligent driver and you have an attorney actively representing you on a pending personal injury claim.
Common qualifying pedestrian accident scenarios include:
Crosswalk and Intersection Accidents
- Pedestrians struck in marked crosswalks by drivers running red lights
- Pedestrians hit by drivers who failed to yield at crosswalks
- Intersection accidents where a driver turned into a pedestrian’s path
- Pedestrians struck in school zones and work zones
- Crosswalk accidents at uncontrolled intersections
Sidewalk and Street Accidents
- Pedestrians struck on sidewalks by out-of-control vehicles
- Pedestrians hit on residential streets and neighborhood roads
- Pedestrians injured when vehicles jumped curbs
- Accidents involving vehicles exiting driveways or parking lots
Parking Lot and Private Property Accidents
- Pedestrians struck in shopping center parking lots
- Pedestrians hit in grocery store and retail parking areas
- Accidents in hospital and medical facility parking areas
- Pedestrians struck in apartment complex and residential parking areas
Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accidents
- Pedestrians struck by drivers who fled the scene
- Hit-and-run accidents where the driver was later identified
- Hit-and-run cases pursued through uninsured motorist coverage
Distracted and Impaired Driver Accidents
- Pedestrians struck by texting or distracted drivers
- Pedestrians hit by drunk or drug-impaired drivers
- Pedestrians injured by drivers using mobile phones
Commercial Vehicle Pedestrian Accidents
- Pedestrians struck by delivery trucks and commercial vehicles
- Pedestrians hit by rideshare vehicles picking up or dropping off passengers
- Pedestrians injured by bus accidents
- Pedestrians struck by construction vehicles near work zones
Child Pedestrian Accidents
- Children struck near schools, playgrounds, and residential areas
- Children hit at bus stops and school crossing zones
- Children injured in neighborhood pedestrian accidents
If your attorney believes your case has clear liability and a likely recovery, we can typically make a funding decision within 24 hours.
How the Funding Process Works
Three steps from application to funded. No paperwork from you.
Step 1: Call or apply online
Reach us at 800-961-8924 or submit a short online application. No documents needed from you 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 coordinate anything. We handle that entirely.
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.
Why Pedestrian Injury Cases Take Longer Than People Expect
Pedestrian accident liability is often clear. A driver hit you. You were legally using a crosswalk or sidewalk. The driver was negligent. But clear liability does not mean fast resolution. Here is why these cases still take considerable time.
Injury severity requires extended treatment before settlement
Pedestrian accidents frequently cause the most severe injuries in all of personal injury law. Traumatic brain injuries. Spinal cord damage. Multiple fractures. Internal organ injuries. Severe road rash requiring surgical treatment. Many of these injuries require months of active treatment before your condition stabilizes enough for your attorney to accurately calculate the full value of your damages. Settling before that point almost always means accepting far less than your case is worth.
Insurance companies dispute liability in pedestrian cases
Even when liability seems clear, insurance companies representing at-fault drivers routinely raise defenses in pedestrian accident cases. They argue that the pedestrian crossed outside a crosswalk, was wearing dark clothing at night, was distracted by a phone, or darted into traffic. Some of these defenses have merit in specific cases. Others are raised purely as delay and leverage tactics. Your attorney must gather evidence, obtain witness statements, review any available surveillance footage, and build a factual record that counters these arguments.
Comparative fault is contested
In states that follow comparative fault rules, the insurance company may argue that you shared responsibility for the accident. Even a finding of partial fault reduces your recovery proportionally. Your attorney works to minimize any fault attributed to you and maximize your share of compensation.
Future care needs require expert projection
Serious pedestrian injuries often result in long-term or permanent disabilities that require ongoing medical care. Calculating the value of future care needs requires expert medical testimony and economic analysis. That analysis takes time and is an important part of maximizing your total recovery.
Uninsured and underinsured driver situations add complexity
Not every driver who hits a pedestrian carries adequate insurance. If the at-fault driver was uninsured or underinsured, your attorney may pursue recovery through your own uninsured motorist coverage, the vehicle’s insurance if applicable, or other available sources. Identifying and pursuing all available coverage takes time and legal skill.
Pre-settlement funding carries you financially through all of this.
The Physical and Financial Cost of Pedestrian Injuries
Pedestrian accidents produce some of the most severe and costly injuries in personal injury law. Understanding the full scope of what these accidents cost helps explain why the value of these cases is often significant and why it takes time to fully establish that value.
Traumatic brain injuries
Head injuries are among the most common and most serious injuries in pedestrian accidents. The impact of a vehicle strike or secondary impact with the ground can cause concussions, subdural hematomas, diffuse axonal injury, and other forms of traumatic brain injury that affect cognitive function, personality, memory, and the ability to work and engage in daily activities. These injuries may not be fully apparent in the immediate aftermath of the accident and their long-term effects can take months to become clear.
Spinal cord injuries
Pedestrian accidents frequently cause spinal cord injuries ranging from herniated discs requiring surgical intervention to complete spinal cord injuries resulting in partial or full paralysis. The medical costs associated with serious spinal cord injuries are substantial and ongoing. The impact on earning capacity is often permanent.
Orthopedic injuries
Broken legs, broken arms, fractured pelvis, and fractured ribs are all common in pedestrian accidents. Depending on severity, these injuries may require surgery, hardware implantation, and extended rehabilitation. Some orthopedic injuries result in permanent limitations on mobility and function.
Internal injuries
High-impact pedestrian collisions can cause internal bleeding, organ damage, and other internal injuries that require immediate surgical intervention and extended recovery. These injuries are sometimes not immediately apparent and can become life-threatening if not identified and treated quickly.
Soft tissue injuries and scarring
Road rash, lacerations, and other soft tissue injuries from contact with the vehicle or the road surface can be severe enough to require skin grafting, reconstructive surgery, and ongoing wound care. Permanent scarring and disfigurement are compensable damages that add significant value to pedestrian accident claims.
Psychological trauma
The trauma of being struck by a vehicle produces lasting psychological effects in many survivors. PTSD, anxiety, depression, and fear of crossing streets or being near traffic are common. These psychological injuries are compensable and require documentation through mental health treatment and expert testimony.
The combination of these physical and psychological injuries means pedestrian accident cases frequently involve very significant total damages. Pre-settlement funding gives you the financial stability to wait for a settlement that reflects that full value.
Pedestrian Accidents Involving Children
When a child is struck by a vehicle, the legal and financial dynamics are somewhat different from adult pedestrian cases and worth understanding specifically.
Personal injury lawsuits on behalf of injured children are generally brought by a parent or legal guardian acting as the child’s legal representative. In most states the statute of limitations for a minor’s injury claim does not begin running until the child reaches the age of majority, which means these cases may have longer filing windows than adult injury claims.
The damages in child pedestrian accident cases can be substantial. Medical costs for serious childhood injuries may extend over many years as the child grows and develops. Lost earning capacity calculations for a seriously injured child project over an entire working lifetime. Pain and suffering damages for a child who sustains permanent injuries affecting their development and quality of life can be significant.
We provide pre-settlement funding in cases involving injured child pedestrians when a parent or legal guardian is pursuing a claim with legal representation. Call us at 800-961-8924 to discuss how funding works in these cases.
Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accidents
Being struck by a driver who flees the scene adds an additional layer of complexity to an already serious situation.
If the driver was never identified, your attorney may pursue recovery through your own uninsured motorist coverage or through other available insurance sources depending on your specific policy and state law. Some states provide specific protections for pedestrians injured by uninsured or hit-and-run drivers.
If the driver was identified after the fact, your attorney pursues the claim against that driver’s insurance in the normal course. Criminal charges against the driver may also be pending, which can affect the civil litigation timeline.
We provide pre-settlement funding for pedestrians injured in hit-and-run accidents where there is a viable legal claim being actively pursued by an attorney. Call us to discuss the specifics of your situation.
Driver Insurance and What It Means for Your Recovery
The insurance coverage available from the at-fault driver directly affects the value and timeline of your pedestrian accident claim.
Minimum coverage limitations
Many states require only minimum liability insurance limits that may be inadequate to cover the full damages in a serious pedestrian accident. When the at-fault driver’s policy limits are less than your total damages, your attorney explores additional sources of recovery including your own uninsured motorist coverage and any other applicable insurance.
Commercial vehicle coverage
When a pedestrian is struck by a commercial vehicle such as a delivery truck, bus, or rideshare car, the commercial insurance policy covering that vehicle typically provides significantly higher limits than personal auto policies. These higher limits mean more compensation may be available and also mean the insurer has more resources to invest in defending the claim.
Government vehicle accidents
When a pedestrian is struck by a government-operated vehicle such as a police car, city bus, or municipal maintenance vehicle, the claim involves government tort claims procedures with specific notice requirements and in some cases damages limitations. These cases require legal representation experienced with government claims and typically take longer to resolve than claims against private drivers.
Our funding is available for pedestrian cases across all of these insurance and liability scenarios.
Why Pedestrians Choose ECO
We have been funding pedestrian accident victims since 2010. We understand the specific severity and complexity of pedestrian injury cases and we approach every application knowing that the people who come to us have been through something traumatic and need support that is fast, transparent, and reliable.
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
- No credit checks: Approval is based entirely on your case
- Transparent terms: No hidden fees, no surprise charges, no fine print
- Direct attorney coordination: We handle all communication with your legal team
- Serious injury case experience: We understand the complexity and value of severe pedestrian accident cases
We are here to make a difficult situation more manageable while your attorney does the work your case requires.
How Much Can You Receive?
Funding amounts depend on the estimated value of your specific pedestrian accident case.
We evaluate the severity of your injuries, the strength of liability, available insurance coverage, your state’s comparative fault rules, and your attorney’s assessment of likely recovery. Serious pedestrian accident cases involving significant physical injuries and clear driver negligence frequently carry substantial value and qualify for meaningful funding amounts.
The only way to know exactly what you qualify for is to call us. No cost. No obligation.
Call 800-961-8924 for a free, no-obligation case review.
You Were Walking. Someone Else Was Negligent. You Deserve Full Compensation.
You were doing everything right. Using a crosswalk. Walking on a sidewalk. Minding your own business. A driver’s negligence changed everything in an instant. Your attorney is working to hold that driver accountable. That fight takes time and the financial stability to see it through.
Pre-settlement funding for pedestrians from ECO Pre-Settlement Funding gives you that stability. Cash now. No risk. No pressure. No repayment unless your case pays out.
Call 800-961-8924 today or apply online. Most applicants receive a funding decision within 24 hours. No cost to apply and no obligation to accept.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is pre-settlement funding for pedestrians?
It is a cash advance based on the expected value of your pending pedestrian accident 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.
Can I get funding if the driver who hit me was uninsured?
Possibly. If your attorney is actively pursuing a claim through your own uninsured motorist coverage or other available sources, your case may still qualify for funding. Call us at 800-961-8924 to discuss your specific situation.
Can I get funding for a hit-and-run pedestrian accident?
Yes in many cases. If there is a viable legal claim being pursued by an attorney, whether against an identified driver or through uninsured motorist coverage, call us to discuss your funding options.
Can a parent get funding for a child pedestrian accident case?
Yes. Parents or legal guardians pursuing claims on behalf of injured child pedestrians may apply for pre-settlement funding. Call us at 800-961-8924 to discuss how the process works in minor plaintiff cases.
How quickly can I get funded after a pedestrian accident?
Most applicants receive a decision within 24 hours of us speaking with their attorney. Funds are typically delivered the same day or next business day after approval.
How much can I get for my pedestrian accident case?
Funding amounts vary based on injury severity, liability strength, available insurance coverage, and your attorney’s assessment. Call 800-961-8924 for a free, no-obligation review and a funding estimate specific to your situation.