Considering a settlement advance?
Prepare questions about fees and repayment before discussing an offer with your lawyer.
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How this tool works
Your answers help you prepare for a case review. This tool does not calculate a payout, approve funding or enroll you in litigation. The hand-off opens the case hub; your answers are not passed into its intake.
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Does this tool approve a settlement advance?
No. It helps you prepare questions for your lawyer. It does not make a lending decision or referral, and People’s Justice does not lend money.
What should I ask about a written funding offer?
Ask about all fees, the total repayment amount over time, how repayment is calculated and what happens if the case recovers nothing. Review the written terms with your lawyer.
What if I do not have a lawyer?
Start with a case review to understand your legal options. This preparation tool does not establish that funding is available to you.