Jones Act Pre-Settlement Funding Process

How do I Get Started?

To get the Funding Process for a Jones Act cash advance started, we just need some basic information from you:

• your contact information,
• your attorney's contact information,
• a short incident description of your lawsuit and any injuries incurred.
  (Look at our Online Application to see the types of information we need.)

There are several ways you can get the information to us:

• Drop us a line via email at legalfunding@excaliburlegal.com.
• Give us a call at (800) 996-5340.
• Or Apply Now, and we will contact you within 24 hours.

What Happens Next?

• We will contact your attorney's office and request that they fax the case documentation.
• Our underwriters must evaluate your case to determine eligibility for a cash advance against your pending Jones Act settlement.
• The evaluation typically requires less than 24 hours after your attorney's office faxes copies of the case documentation to us.

What Documentation Do You Need From My Attorney?

We will handle obtaining the necessary documentation from your attorney.  Below are examples of the case documentation we will request from your attorney:

• Incident / Accident / Cause of Accident
• Notice of Claim
• Ambulance/Emergency Room Report
• MRI/CAT/EMG Reports
• Surgical Reports
• Relevant Medical Summaries
• Insurance Coverage Information

How Do I Get Approval for a Jones Act Presettlement Cash Advance?

• After we receive case documentation from your attorney's office, we will process and evaluate your case for funding.
• If we approve you for a Jones Act Pre-settlement Cash Advance, we will immediately fax a contract to your attorney's office.

When will my Jones Act Cash Advance be Funded?

• With the cooperation of your attorney's office, we can provide a cash advance within 24 hours after we receive the case documentation.
• If we approve you for a Jones Act Pre-settlement Cash Advance, we will immediately fax a contract to your attorney's office.

How do I get the Jones Act Case Cash Advance?

• We will direct deposit funds to your bank account, or
• We will ship a check to you by overnight Federal Express.