Wrongful termination strikes at both your livelihood and your sense of justice. You have been illegally fired — whether for reporting misconduct, exercising your legal rights, or due to discrimination — and now you are without income at the very moment you need financial resources to fight back.
Pre-settlement funding for wrongful termination cases provides cash advances so you can cover living expenses while your attorney pursues the compensation you deserve.
What Qualifies as Wrongful Termination
Wrongful termination occurs when an employer fires an employee in violation of federal or state law, an employment contract, or public policy. Common wrongful termination claims include firing based on race, sex, age, disability, or other protected characteristics, retaliation for reporting workplace safety violations or illegal activity (whistleblower claims), retaliation for filing a workers' compensation claim, termination in violation of an employment contract, firing for taking legally protected leave such as FMLA, and termination for exercising legal rights such as jury duty or voting.
These cases can involve significant damages, including back pay, front pay, lost benefits, emotional distress, and in some cases punitive damages. However, the timeline to resolution is often long.
The Financial Catch-22
Wrongful termination plaintiffs face a uniquely difficult financial situation. The very act that gives rise to their legal claim — being fired — also eliminates their income. Finding comparable new employment can be difficult, especially if the termination involved industry connections or if the plaintiff's professional reputation has been damaged.
Meanwhile, the legal process moves slowly. Employment cases often involve extensive discovery, depositions, expert witnesses, and potentially trial. A wrongful termination case can take one to three years or longer to reach resolution.
During that time, the financial pressures are relentless: mortgage or rent, utilities, health insurance (often lost along with the job), car payments, family expenses, and the general cost of living. Unemployment benefits, if available, cover only a fraction of prior earnings and typically expire well before the case is resolved.
How Pre-Settlement Funding Helps
Pre-settlement funding bridges the gap between losing your job and receiving compensation from your wrongful termination case. You [apply online](/apply) or call (855) 385-FUND. Our team contacts your attorney to review the case and evaluate the claim.
The funding is [non-recourse](/blog/what-is-non-recourse-funding) — if your case does not result in a recovery, you owe nothing. No monthly payments. No credit check. No employment verification, which is especially relevant since you have been terminated.
Once approved, funds are deposited within 24 hours. You use the money however you need — bills, groceries, healthcare, or any other expenses.
Leveling the Playing Field
Employers fighting wrongful termination claims often have substantial legal resources. Corporate legal departments and outside defense firms are experienced at dragging out litigation to pressure financially strained plaintiffs into accepting less than their cases are worth.
Pre-settlement funding removes the financial pressure that employers count on. When you can afford to wait for justice, your attorney can pursue full discovery, depose key witnesses, and prepare for trial if necessary. This often leads to significantly better settlement outcomes.
Apply for Wrongful Termination Funding
If you have been wrongfully terminated and have an active lawsuit, Frontier Legal Funding can help you financially while your case proceeds. Apply at [frontierlegalfunding.com/apply](/apply) or call (855) 385-FUND for a free, confidential evaluation.