Pre-Settlement Lawsuit Funding Market Report 2025

The pre-settlement lawsuit funding market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $17.48 billion in 2024 to $19.62 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.3%. The growth during the historic period is attributed to an increasing number of class action lawsuits, expanding attorney partnerships with funding providers, a rise in medical malpractice claims, wider use of contingency fee arrangements, and heightened media coverage of legal funding.

The pre-settlement lawsuit funding market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $30.74 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.9%. The growth in the forecast period is expected to be driven by a rise in litigation volume, escalating legal costs, greater plaintiff awareness, delays in court settlements, and the expansion of third-party funding firms. Key trends anticipated include advancements in AI-driven case evaluation, development of more flexible funding agreements, innovations in blockchain technology for contract transparency, increased global market penetration, and the establishment of regulatory frameworks to ensure ethical funding practices.

The growth of the pre-settlement lawsuit funding market is expected to be driven by the rising number of medical malpractice cases. Medical malpractice cases involve legal claims filed by patients who have been harmed due to negligence or misconduct by healthcare providers. This increase is fueled by greater patient awareness of healthcare rights and the availability of legal remedies for medical negligence. Pre-settlement lawsuit funding supports these cases by offering financial relief to plaintiffs during litigation, helping them cover necessary expenses. This assistance helps plaintiffs maintain financial stability throughout lengthy legal proceedings, allowing them to focus on recovery instead of immediate costs. For example, according to the National Practitioner Data Bank, a US-based malpractice database, there were 11,638 medical malpractice payment reports in 2023, up from 11,199 in 2022. Thus, the rise in medical malpractice cases is driving growth in the pre-settlement lawsuit funding market.

Key companies in the pre-settlement lawsuit funding market are developing innovative financial programs designed to provide timely support, reduce financial stress, and ensure plaintiffs have access to justice. These specialized support programs offer tailored financial aid to help plaintiffs cover living expenses and legal fees while awaiting settlement. For instance, in June 2025, Mayfair Legal Funding, a US-based legal funding firm, launched a wildfire support program for plaintiffs affected by wildfires. This program provides expedited funding approvals, flexible repayment terms based on case outcomes, and dedicated financial guidance to assist plaintiffs in managing expenses during litigation. The initiative aims to ease economic burdens for individuals pursuing wildfire-related claims, enabling them to sustain themselves as their cases proceed.

In April 2022, Experity Ventures LLC, a US-based litigation finance technology company, acquired Liberty Legal Funding for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Experity Ventures seeks to broaden its legal funding services portfolio, strengthen its position in the pre-settlement market, and expand its national presence by integrating Liberty Legal Funding’s expertise into its platform. Liberty Legal Funding is a US-based company specializing in pre-settlement lawsuit funding.

Major players in the pre-settlement lawsuit funding market are Oasis Legal Finance LLC, Peachtree Financial Solutions LLC, Gain Servicing LLC, LawCash LLC, Golden Pear Funding OpCo LLC, USClaims, Woodsford Litigation Funding Ltd., Anchor Fundings LLC, Prime Case Funding LLC, Legalist Inc., Lawsuit Financial Corporation, High Rise Financial LLC, Thrivest Link Legal Funding LLC, Capital Now Funding LLC, Nova Legal Funding LLC, Fair Rate Funding LLC, Bridgeway Legal Funding LLC, Mustang Funding LLC, Preferred Capital Funding of Nevada LLC, Rockpoint Legal Funding LLC.

North America was the largest region in the pre-settlement lawsuit funding market in 2024. The regions covered in pre-settlement lawsuit funding report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the pre-settlement lawsuit funding market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s recommendations and conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The rapid escalation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly impacting the financial sector, particularly in investment strategies and risk management. Heightened tariffs have fueled market volatility, prompting cautious behavior among institutional investors and increasing demand for hedging instruments. Banks and asset managers are facing higher costs associated with cross-border transactions, as tariffs disrupt global supply chains and dampen corporate earnings, key drivers of equity market performance. Insurance companies, meanwhile, are grappling with increased claims risks tied to supply chain disruptions and trade-related business losses. Additionally, reduced consumer spending and weakened export demand are constraining credit growth and investment appetite. The sector must now prioritize diversification, digital transformation, and robust scenario planning to navigate the heightened economic uncertainty and protect profitability.

Pre-settlement lawsuit funding is a form of non-recourse cash advance offered to plaintiffs involved in active legal cases, commonly personal injury or civil lawsuits. This funding assists plaintiffs in covering living expenses, medical bills, or legal fees while they wait for a settlement or court verdict.

The primary types of pre-settlement lawsuit funding include pre-settlement funding, post-settlement funding, medical funding, case expense funding, and attorney funding. Pre-settlement funding provides non-recourse financial support to plaintiffs during ongoing lawsuits, enabling access to a portion of their anticipated settlement before case resolution. It serves a diverse group of plaintiffs such as individual claimants, personal injury victims, business plaintiffs, class action members, and medical malpractice sufferers. This funding applies to various case types, including personal injury, employment discrimination, product liability, medical malpractice, and divorce or family law cases. It is used in both common law and civil law courts and supports key sectors such as medical and healthcare, insurance, retail and e-commerce, aerospace and defense, and construction and engineering.

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The pre-settlement lawsuit funding market includes revenues earned by entities through non-recourse cash advances and legal claim evaluations, repaid from future settlements, medical lien funding, workers' compensation funding, and motor vehicle accident funding. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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