How Much Is a False Imprisonment Lawsuit Settlement Worth?

The legal system doesn’t always work in our favor, and when you face a conviction for a crime you didn’t commit, it is life-altering. Many people are convicted of crimes and spend months or years in prison for something someone else did. Many times people will continue to fight and be found innocent after wasting away in jail. 

They are released, but that does not bring back the time spent behind bars. Your record is expunged, but you must take legal action to obtain compensation. You can hold the government accountable for false imprisonment and recover damages equal to what you suffered from your wrongful imprisonment. 

What Are Examples of False Imprisonment?

You cannot be held against your will. If you are, that is illegal, and the government is a primary culprit in false imprisonment lawsuits. There are three types of false imprisonment you can suffer such as:

• Unlawful restraint of another 
• Illegally restraining someone without legal justification 
• Restraining a person against their will 

One element of false imprisonment is it can be physical or emotional. You can be imprisoned under the threat of harm. Examples of false imprisonment include:

• Bounded movement restricting movement in any direction 
• Improper assertion of authority
• Threats of false imprisonment 
• Invalid use of legal authority 

Depending on your circumstances, you have different legal options, and your lawyer can guide you. Once they determine your best legal recourse and file a lawsuit, we can obtain documentation from them and assess your settlement loan. 

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What Is a Wrongful Imprisonment Lawsuit Loan?

A false imprisonment loan is a non-recourse loan specific to lawsuits. We can only recover funds from your settlement and cannot come after your assets. If you do not win your false imprisonment case, you don’t pay the loan back to us. It is a low-risk option for false imprisonment victims. 

High Rise Financial will lend you a portion of your estimated settlement with the agreement that your lawyer will pay us back from your settlement funds. You can use the money to catch up on bills and other expenses, but you should not use them on investments. 

How Can a False Imprisonment Settlement Loan Help? 

By providing a portion of your settlement, you can catch up on expenses now and allow your lawyer to argue your case as long as necessary until it resolves. Our pre-settlement loans help alleviate immediate financial pressure. 

You can avoid financial penalties like late fees and bills going into collections. It is also a reassurance that you can recover all your damages because you can fight for your rights for longer. Justice only comes when you recover everything the government owes you. 

How Do I Apply for a Pre-Settlement Loan?

You will submit an application online or over the phone, and one of our team members will review your application and gather documentation to determine your eligibility. You will provide general information, and we will contact your lawyer to determine how much we can loan you. 

One requirement is having a lawyer and filing a false imprisonment lawsuit. The rest is up to us. There is no credit, employment, or background check for a pre-settlement loan. Call our team for more information and to get started on your application. 

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How Much Can I Get in a Loan? 

Many factors will impact your settlement and pre-settlement loan. Your loan will depend on individual circumstances and factors like:

• Length of your imprisonment 
• Lost wages during your imprisonment 
• Damages you suffered while in jail 

These key factors will determine how much your final settlement is, and once we tabulate that, we can determine the percentage you can obtain from a loan. The longer your sentence, the more you will get. 

How Long Do Lawsuits Take to Resolve? 

Lawsuits can take years, primarily when the government is being held accountable for its negligent actions. Governments will lowball an initial settlement because they know people are desperate for money after leaving prison. When you get out of jail, you have to start your life over and will have a backlog of bills with no means to pay them. 

You have two options when you get out of jail, you can take the low payment now and catch up on bills, or you can let your bills become past due and keep fighting. High Rise Financial offers one more option: take out a false imprisonment lawsuit loan until you get the money you deserve. 

How Do Lawsuit Settlements Work? 

False imprisonment is an intentional tort, also known as a wrongful act that hurts someone. It must also be done intentionally. Even if they did not intend to hurt the person, their actions are intentional. 

It falls under the personal injury umbrella, and you can file a legal claim and recover compensation for your physical and emotional injuries. 

What Damages Are Available for False Imprisonment? 

Personal injury cases focus on physical ailments, but false imprisonment works slightly differently as different factors are at play. You can recover the same damages as other personal injury cases with some additions. Damages you can recover include:

• Loss of time
• Mental suffering and humiliation 
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Injury to reputation 
• Reasonable and necessary expenses 

Some cases can require punitive damages due to egregious actions. The damages you can obtain depend on individual circumstances, and you must speak to a lawyer first. 

How Does High Rise Financial Help? 

We want you to win your lawsuit and remain financially solvent while you wait for a fair settlement. Going against a government agency is challenging, and you cannot falter as you deserve to get compensation for your losses. The government will take advantage of falsely imprisoned people and offer low settlements or none. 

You have piling bills from jail and want to return to work. You cannot spend time fighting the government, but you do not get the money you deserve if you settle. High Rise Financial offers pre-settlement loans so you can catch up on bills and take the time necessary to get justice. 

Complete an online contact form to schedule an appointment or apply for a lawsuit loan today.

Call or text (877) 735-0016 or fill out our form to apply today for free.