Pre-Settlement Funding in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor plaintiffs facing long waits in Washtenaw County 22nd Circuit Court can access non-recourse pre-settlement cash advances within 24 hours through Litigation Funding LLC. Our firm is operated by Stephen A. Wood, a Michigan attorney admitted to the State Bar in October 1977 — with 47 years of personal injury practice and trusted by over 250 Michigan injury lawyers.
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Recently Funded Ann Arbor Plaintiffs — Real Cases, Real Numbers
Below are real recent cases we’ve funded for Ann Arbor plaintiffs — actual dollar amounts, actual case types, actual outcomes. Across Ann Arbor, we’ve funded $10,000 to 2 plaintiffs between December 2024 and May 2025. Across Washtenaw County more broadly, that number rises to $12,500 across 5 plaintiffs.
$5,000 — Auto Accident, April 2025
A Ann Arbor-area driver injured in a collision on State Street got $5,000 to buy a reliable car after their primary vehicle was totaled in the accident. Funded inside of 24 hours, with no repayment obligation if the case doesn’t settle.
$5,000 — Auto Accident, May 2025
A Ann Arbor-area driver injured in a collision on M-14 got $5,000 to cover To move. Funded inside of 24 hours, with no repayment obligation if the case doesn’t settle.
Your case may qualify. There’s no upfront cost to apply, no credit check, and no payment if the case doesn’t settle. Call (248) 353-8830 or apply online — most Ann Arbor clients are funded within 24 hours.
Ann Arbor Plaintiffs Work With a Michigan Attorney Personally
Most pre-settlement funding companies serving Ann Arbor are out-of-state operations whose underwriters have never appeared in a Michigan circuit court. Litigation Funding LLC is different. Stephen A. Wood, a Michigan attorney admitted to the State Bar of Michigan on October 24, 1977, personally reviews every Ann Arbor application. With 47 years of Michigan personal injury practice, he understands Michigan courts, local insurance carriers, and the specific financial pressures plaintiffs face during long-running lawsuits.
You will not be passed through a call center queue. You will not be evaluated by an algorithm. You will work directly with the same Michigan attorney who has earned the trust of more than 250 Michigan injury lawyers and is a Sustaining Member of the Michigan Association for Justice.
Cases We Fund in Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County
We provide non-recourse pre-settlement cash advances for Ann Arbor-area plaintiffs across all major categories of civil litigation:
- Auto Accident Claims — collisions on I-94, US-23, M-14, and major surface streets throughout Ann Arbor. Auto, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, bicycle, and rideshare cases.
- Slip & Fall and Premises Liability — injuries at retail stores, restaurants, parking lots, and rental properties across Ann Arbor and the surrounding area.
- Medical Malpractice — cases involving treatment at Michigan Medicine (U-M Hospital), Trinity Health Ann Arbor, Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor, plus area clinics and individual practitioners.
- Workers’ Compensation — workplace injuries from construction sites, manufacturing, warehouses, and service industries throughout Washtenaw County.
- Wrongful Death — surviving family members pursuing claims after fatal accidents, medical incidents, or workplace deaths.
- Product Liability and Defective Products — including pharmaceutical injury, defective vaccine, and consumer product cases.
How Pre-Settlement Funding Works for Ann Arbor Plaintiffs
Pre-settlement funding is a non-recourse cash advance — not a loan. You repay only if your case settles. If you lose, you owe nothing.
- Apply in minutes — call us at (248) 353-8830 or submit the online application. We need basic case info and your attorney’s contact details.
- We talk to your attorney — Steve Wood personally reviews your case. We work directly with your lawyer to understand the strength of your claim. No credit check on you.
- You get a same-day or next-day decision — most Ann Arbor plaintiffs receive a funding decision within 24 hours of application.
- Funds delivered fast — wire, ACH, or check — your choice. Most Ann Arbor clients have cash in hand within a business day of approval.
Learn more about how pre-settlement funding works, see our rates, or read the comparison with traditional loans.
We Also Serve Washtenaw County and Surrounding Communities
Litigation Funding LLC funds plaintiffs across all of Michigan. Other communities we frequently serve near Ann Arbor:
For a full list of cities we serve, see our locations we serve page, or browse recent funded cases by city and case type.
Ann Arbor Application Process — Funded in 24 Hours
Our Ann Arbor application process is built for speed and accessibility:
Step 1. Call (248) 353-8830 or fill out our online application. We accept applications 24/7.
Step 2. Provide your attorney’s contact information. Our team coordinates directly with your lawyer to obtain case details. You don’t need to gather paperwork yourself.
Step 3. Receive your funding decision — typically within 24 hours. Ann Arbor cases tied to Washtenaw County 22nd Circuit Court are processed with the same speed as any Metro Detroit case.
Step 4. Funds delivered by wire, ACH, or check.
Our four guarantees:
- No upfront fees — application costs you nothing.
- No credit check — your credit score is never pulled.
- No monthly payments — you repay only when (and if) your case settles.
- No risk if you lose — non-recourse means you owe nothing if your case doesn’t recover.
Where a Ann Arbor Injury Claim Is Heard
Ann Arbor claims are heard in Washtenaw County, which handles a notably different case mix from neighbouring Wayne. Ann Arbor lies in Washtenaw County, which Michigan assigns to the 22nd Judicial Circuit.
Michigan splits civil cases by what they are worth. District courts have exclusive jurisdiction where the amount in controversy is $25,000 or less; anything above that figure belongs to the circuit court. A serious injury claim almost always clears that line, so if you were badly hurt in Ann Arbor, your case is heading for Washtenaw County Circuit Court rather than your local district court.
That distinction is the reason people end up needing an advance. A circuit case carries full discovery, written interrogatories, depositions and often expert testimony, and many are sent to case evaluation or facilitation before either side names a realistic number. None of that is quick, and none of it is within your control.
Michigan's no-fault system then splits your recovery in two. Your own insurer's Personal Injury Protection benefits cover medical treatment and wage loss, and those usually start first. The claim against the at-fault driver — the one that produces a settlement for pain and suffering — is a separate action, subject to Michigan's injury threshold, and it moves on the Washtenaw County court's timetable. Plaintiffs are regularly surprised to find PIP paying out while the larger claim has barely begun.
The months in between are what pre-settlement funding is for. It is not a loan against your income or your credit: it is a non-recourse advance against the settlement you expect, and if the claim fails you repay nothing. To talk through a Ann Arbor case, call (248) 353-8830 — a two-minute conversation will tell you whether funding is worth pursuing before you fill in anything.
Frequently Asked Questions from Ann Arbor Plaintiffs
How fast can I get funded as a Ann Arbor plaintiff?
Most Ann Arbor clients receive a funding decision within 24 hours of submitting their application. Once approved, funds are delivered the same business day via wire, ACH, or check.
Do I need good credit to qualify?
No. We do not run credit checks. Pre-settlement funding is based on the strength of your case, not your credit score, employment, or income.
What happens if I lose my case?
You owe nothing. Pre-settlement funding is non-recourse — if your case does not result in a settlement or verdict, you keep the money you received and owe Litigation Funding LLC nothing.
How much can I receive?
Ann Arbor plaintiffs typically receive between $500 and $30,000+ depending on the strength and expected value of their case. Our largest Washtenaw County advances have exceeded $30,000.
What does it cost?
See our rates page for full transparency. Our rates are among the lowest in Michigan because Stephen A. Wood, a Michigan attorney with 47 years of personal injury experience, underwrites every case personally.
Does my attorney need to approve?
Yes — we work directly with your attorney to review your case. Your attorney does not pay us; we are paid only when your case settles, out of the settlement proceeds.
Are you a Michigan-based company?
Yes. Litigation Funding LLC is based in Southfield, Michigan. Stephen A. Wood is a Michigan-licensed attorney (Bar No. admitted October 1977) and is a Sustaining Member of the Michigan Association for Justice. We are not an out-of-state lender pretending to be local.
Apply for Ann Arbor Pre-Settlement Funding Today
Most Ann Arbor plaintiffs are funded within 24 hours. No upfront cost. No credit check. No payment if your case doesn’t settle.
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