Pre-Settlement Funding
Product Liability Lawsuit Cash Advance — Get Funded While Your Case Is Pending
If you have an active product liability lawsuit, Caseflow Capital can provide a non-recourse cash advance against the case's expected value — no credit check, no monthly payments, and repayment only from your settlement if your case wins.
Product liability cases often move slower than other personal injury claims, especially when they're part of a multidistrict litigation or mass tort involving many plaintiffs and the same defective product — exactly when financial pressure tends to build the most.
Why It Matters
What Makes Product Liability Cases Different
- Most product liability claims proceed under a strict liability theory, meaning the focus is on proving the product was defective and caused the injury, rather than proving the manufacturer was careless.
- Claims generally fall into one of three categories — manufacturing defects, design defects, or failure-to-warn (marketing) defects — and each requires different evidence and expert support.
- Many product liability claims get consolidated into multidistrict litigation (MDL) when large numbers of plaintiffs are affected by the same product, which can extend the timeline through coordinated discovery and bellwether trials before serious settlement talks begin.
- Manufacturers and their insurers tend to litigate aggressively, since admitting a defect in one case can affect liability exposure across an entire product line.
- Many states impose a statute of repose in addition to the standard statute of limitations, which can bar a claim a fixed number of years after a product was sold, regardless of when the injury actually occurred.
Details
Product Liability Case Types Caseflow Capital Reviews
- Defective pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
- Defective vehicles, tires, and auto parts.
- Dangerous consumer products and household appliances.
- Industrial and workplace equipment defects.
- Defective machinery and power tools.
- Contaminated, mislabeled, or improperly packaged products.
Each case is reviewed individually with your attorney, focusing on the type of defect alleged, the strength of supporting expert evidence, and whether the case is proceeding individually or as part of a larger MDL or mass tort.
Funding Amounts
What Affects How Much Funding You May Qualify For
- Whether the case is an individual claim or part of an MDL or mass tort, and the stage of that litigation.
- The severity of the injury and the documented medical costs.
- The strength of the defect theory — manufacturing, design, or failure-to-warn — and the supporting expert evidence.
- Outcomes of any bellwether trials in the same litigation, which often signal likely settlement ranges.
- Existing liens and any prior funding already advanced on the case.
Caseflow works with your attorney to evaluate these factors and determine a funding amount appropriate to your case's expected value.
Timing
How Fast You Can Expect a Decision
Most funding applications are reviewed within 24 to 48 hours of receiving the application and attorney confirmation. The underlying product liability case itself often takes much longer — particularly within an MDL or mass tort, where cases commonly take two to five years to resolve, and once a global settlement is reached, individual payments can take another six to twelve months or more to be distributed. That extended timeline is exactly the kind of financial gap pre-settlement funding is designed to bridge.
How It Works
How to Apply for a Product Liability Lawsuit Cash Advance
Step 1: Apply Online
Provide your contact information, the incident date and state, the case type (Product Liability), the amount you are requesting, and your attorney's name and firm.
Step 2: Caseflow Reviews Your Case with Your Attorney
Caseflow contacts your attorney to gather the case details needed for underwriting — defect theory, injury documentation, litigation stage (including MDL or mass tort status), and expected recovery. Your attorney must acknowledge the funding agreement before funds are issued.
Step 3: Review the Offer and Decide
If an offer is available, you receive the proposed amount, repayment terms, and the full agreement to review. No obligation to accept. If you agree and paperwork is completed, funds are typically sent within one to two business days.
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Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get funding on a product liability case?
Yes. Product liability cases — including individual claims and cases proceeding as part of a multidistrict litigation (MDL) or mass tort — are reviewed by Caseflow Capital for non-recourse pre-settlement funding.
What types of product defect claims qualify?
Caseflow reviews claims involving manufacturing defects, design defects, and failure-to-warn (marketing) defects, across categories including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, vehicles and auto parts, consumer products, and industrial equipment.
My case is part of a multidistrict litigation (MDL) or mass tort. Can I still apply?
Yes. Caseflow reviews individual claims within an MDL or mass tort, taking into account the stage of the litigation, any bellwether trial outcomes, and the case's specific injury documentation.
Why do product liability cases often take so long to resolve?
Many product liability cases, especially those affecting large numbers of plaintiffs, are consolidated into multidistrict litigation. Coordinated discovery and bellwether trials can take years before serious settlement negotiations begin, and once a settlement is reached, distributing individual payments can take another six to twelve months or more.
How fast can I get funded?
Most applications are reviewed within 24 to 48 hours of receiving your information and attorney confirmation.
Does my attorney need to be involved?
Yes. Caseflow requires attorney involvement before reviewing funding. Your attorney confirms case and litigation details and must acknowledge the funding agreement before funds are issued.
Pre-Settlement Funding
Ready to Apply?
If you have an active product liability case and need help covering expenses while it's pending, apply with Caseflow Capital today — most reviews are completed within 24 hours.