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Before you apply.

Learn how pre-settlement funding, sometimes called lawsuit funding, works with your attorney and what happens next.

The money

Is this a loan?

In most states it's not a loan: what you owe comes only out of money your case recovers. If your case recovers nothing, you owe nothing. Product treatment varies by state. In South Carolina, this product is offered as a supervised consumer loan. Review the product disclosures.

What if I lose my case?

Under a non-recourse funding agreement, if your legal claim produces no recovery, you owe Cherokee nothing. The written agreement and state-specific disclosures control.

Do I make monthly payments?

No monthly payments are due while the claim is pending. For non-recourse funding, the amount due is paid only from your recovery under the written agreement. Product treatment varies by state, including South Carolina's supervised consumer loan.

Are there upfront fees?

There is no fee to submit the website application. If approved, the written agreement states the funded amount, charges and payoff terms before you sign.

How much can I get?

The amount depends on the strength of your personal injury case. We review the case with your attorney before making a written offer. Apply for a case review or call our team.

Your attorney

Does my attorney have to be involved?

Yes. Funding cannot be completed until an attorney represents you. We confirm the claim with your attorney and ask the attorney to acknowledge the funding before money is issued. Attorneys can review the client-funding workflow.

Does this change who runs my case?

No. Every decision about your case stays with you and your attorney, and the funding doesn't tie you to any particular attorney. We never direct the case or its settlement, and cooperating costs your attorney nothing.

Qualifying

What case types qualify?

We fund personal injury cases an attorney is working on, such as car accidents and slip and fall. See the qualifying case types.

Is this available in my state?

Not in every state. Review the current state availability list or call to discuss your state. Selecting a state in the application does not establish eligibility.

The process

How long does it take?

It depends on the case and on how soon your attorney's office confirms it. We explain the timing on our first call. Our team calls on weekdays, 9 am to 6 pm ET. If you apply outside those hours, we call you the next business morning. Submitting an application is not an approval or a promise that funds will be available by a particular time.

Can I get more later on the same case?

Yes. You can apply for more on the same case. Each request is reviewed on the case as it stands then.

What if my case settles for less than expected?

For non-recourse funding, the amount due comes out of your recovery and does not exceed it. If your claim produces no recovery, you owe Cherokee nothing. Your written agreement and applicable state law control the precise amount due. In South Carolina, this product is offered as a supervised consumer loan.

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