Pre-settlement funding for civil rights plaintiffs.
Claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and related statutes. Police misconduct, excessive force, unlawful arrest, and First and Fourth Amendment violations.
Overview
Civil rights litigation under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 provides a remedy for violations of constitutional rights by state actors. Cases typically involve law enforcement misconduct: excessive force, unlawful search and seizure, unlawful arrest, deliberate indifference to medical needs, and First Amendment retaliation. Government defendants often assert qualified immunity, which extends litigation timelines. Pre-settlement funding is particularly valuable in civil rights cases given the combination of lengthy litigation and the inability of many plaintiffs to work during or after the incident.
What We Fund
Police use of excessive force, including officer-involved shootings and in-custody deaths
Unlawful arrest, false imprisonment, and malicious prosecution
Illegal search and seizure under the Fourth Amendment
First Amendment retaliation by government actors
How It Works
01
Apply
Submit case information including the nature of the constitutional violation and the government defendant.
02
Evaluation
Key factors: nature of the violation, injury severity, jurisdiction's history with § 1983 awards, and qualified immunity posture.
03
Decision
Civil rights cases require careful analysis of qualified immunity risk and expected timeline. Decisions within 24–72 hours.
04
Funding
Wire transfer within one business day of approval.
Does qualified immunity affect fundability?
Qualified immunity is a real litigation risk that is factored into underwriting. Cases where the constitutional violation is clearly established and the immunity defense is weak are better candidates for funding than cases with significant immunity exposure. Your attorney's assessment of immunity risk is a key underwriting input.
Can I get funding if my case is against a federal actor?
Yes, through Bivens claims or specific federal statutes. Federal cases proceed differently from § 1983 claims. Contact us with your specific case and we will assess fundability.
Ready to apply?
Applications take less than five minutes. Decisions within 24 hours in most cases.