If you’ve ever been in a car accident in Indiana, you know how inconvenient it can be. Between filing an insurance claim, car repairs and finding a replacement vehicle (or taking public transportation) that accident can cost you a lot of time.
Even if you’ve never been in a car accident in Indiana, you’re likely aware that a crash can not only cost you time, but also money. For example, your car insurance company may pay for most of your vehicle repairs, but you’ll still have to pay out of pocket for the deductible.
Meanwhile, if you suffer a car accident-related injury, you could be facing medical bills from a hospital stay or doctor’s office visits. Plus, if you get paid hourly, you could lose wages if you have to take time off from work because you’re hurt.
Thankfully, financial settlements exist, which could help cover these expenses if you’re ever injured in a car accident in Indiana. That’s the good news. The bad news is there’s no guarantee that you will receive that settlement immediately — which is when you probably need it the most.
If you do need money right away to cover your car accident-related expenses, a pre-settlement advance can help. This funding, which is also known as a “lawsuit loan”, gets money in your hands sooner to help cover expenses like medical bills, car repairs and lost income if you can’t work.
Consider getting a pre-settlement advance if you were injured in a car accident in Indiana and need money right away. It can help keep you financially afloat while you wait for your full settlement.
To learn more, please visit Bridgeway’s Guide To Pre-settlement Advances.
What is a pre-settlement advance?
Pre-settlement funding is a cash advance against your pending car accident claim or lawsuit. People may call it a “lawsuit loan” too, but that is not accurate. Pre-settlement funding is a non-recourse advance, not a loan. When you take out a loan, you’re expected to pay back that money. Non-recourse advance funds do not have to be repaid, even if you lose your case.
As an Indiana driver, it’s good to be aware of the financial resources that are available to you following an accident. At Bridgeway Legal Funding, we hope that you never get into a car accident, and if you do, that you are not injured. Unfortunately, accidents can happen to even the safest drivers.
In fact, between 2022 and 2024 there have been more than 200,000 car accidents in Indiana per year. Those car accidents caused more than 3,000 serious injuries annually. Given that there are more than 6.5 million registered vehicles in the Hoosier State and it’s densely populated (16th in the U.S.), it’s very possible to get into a car accident, no matter how safe of a driver you are.
Again, we hope you’re never involved in any sort of accident. In the event that you’re injured in a car accident in Indiana however, you will want as many financial options available to you as possible and Bridgeway Legal Funding is here to help.
If you’re entitled to a settlement after being in a car accident in Indiana, you might have to wait up to three years for your money. Yes, it could take years to get your settlement.
Bridgeway Legal Funding can help you get your money in a matter of days, however. Not only can you get your money faster, but you can receive what your case’s true monetary value is. A pre-settlement advance can protect you from accepting an offer that’s much less than your case is worth. These advances can also help even the playing field against large car insurance companies that have virtually unlimited resources.
Want to get your pre-settlement advance as quickly as possible? Keep reading to learn how Bridgeway Legal Funding’s process works.
We help our clients access pre-settlement funding in three simple steps:
• Have a brief conversation with the plaintiff (you)
• Review your case and determine what we think it will be worth
• Offer you an advance of up to 10 to 20% of what your case’s estimated value
That’s it! Click here to learn more about our pre-settlement funding process and apply.
Can I really get a pre-settlement advance in a few days?
Yes. Getting funds to you quickly is one of the biggest benefits you can get when you work with Bridgeway Legal Funding. We are set up to provide clients with cash within 24 to 48 hours. The process begins by calling (800) 531-4066 or filling out our questionnaire.
How much can I borrow with a pre-settlement advance?
We typically will advance our clients up 10 to 20% of their case’s value. We base the case’s value on three key factors:
• Liability—Whose fault was the accident? If another driver rear ended your vehicle for example, they would be considered liable for any damages.
• Damages—How much money will be awarded following the accident based on injuries and lost wages? Some of the factors calculated to determine total damages include:
• Medical expenses and treatments (current and future)
• Lost wages (determined by how much work you missed times your current wage)
• Future work status (can you still work at all and/or perform your pre-accident duties)
• Insurance—You can typically use the amount of insurance coverage available at the time of the accident. Drivers are required to carry at least the following amount of car insurance in Indiana:
- Bodily injury: $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident
- Property damage: $25,000 per accident
- Uninsured motorist coverage bodily injury: $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident
- Uninsured motorist property damage: Minimum of $25,000 per accident
- Underinsured motorist bodily injury: Minimum of $50,000 per person and $50,000 per accident
Note: Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist coverages can be rejected in writing.
Remember, these are minimum car insurance requirements for Indiana drivers. Chances are the person you get into an accident with has additional coverage.
Click here to learn more about how much funding you can get for your pre-settlement advance.
How can I get the most out of my pre-settlement advance?
Bridgeway Legal Funding will do everything we can to help you get the most amount of pre-settlement funding possible. Here are a few things you can do as well to help yourself in the process:
• Hire an attorney that specializes in motor vehicle accidents
• Keep good records of your car accident, medical treatment(s) and injury/injuries
• Request a copy of the police report for your records
Don’t wait to file your car accident lawsuit. In Indiana the statute of limitations is two years from the date of the accident.