Common Eligible Case Types
- Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
- Slip, trip, and fall cases
- Premises liability (negligent security, dog bites, swimming pool accidents)
- Medical malpractice and nursing home neglect
- Product liability and defective device claims
- Workers compensation (in states that allow assignments)
- Wrongful death
- Mass tort and class action participation
- Civil rights, police misconduct, and certain employment cases
- Sexual abuse and assault civil claims
What Disqualifies a Case
- No attorney representation.
- Attorney on hourly fees rather than contingency.
- Criminal defense cases.
- Family law and divorce.
- Pure-property claims with no personal injury or wrongful death.
State-Specific Considerations
Workers compensation funding isn't available in every state. Some jurisdictions restrict or specially regulate certain claim types. See our states we serve page for context.
Sources & Further Reading
For broader context, see Cornell Legal Information Institute — overview of civil litigation. This article is general educational information and does not constitute legal or financial advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — federal personal injury, civil rights, and mass tort cases are routinely funded.
Some funders provide post-judgment or appeal funding. Terms differ from standard pre-settlement funding.