Golden Pear Blog

In the world of personal injury law, Letters of Protection (LOPs) remain a critical tool—allowing clients to access necessary medical care without upfront cost by promising payment from future settlement or judgment proceeds. In 2025, law firms must not only recognize the benefits of LOPs but also address evolving risks, ethical considerations, and alternatives emerging in litigation financing.

The litigation funding market is evolving at a rapid pace—driven by technology, expanding case diversity, and shifting regulatory landscapes. This “smart” transformation is reshaping how personal injury (PI) firms and plaintiffs approach case financing. Here’s what you need to know.

Artificial intelligence isn’t a distant concept for personal injury law anymore—it’s here, it’s active, and it’s shaping the way claims are evaluated, negotiated, and settled.

Inflation isn’t always visible in a case file—but it’s showing up in every personal injury attorney’s day-to-day reality. In 2025, rent is higher, food costs more, and medical care isn't getting any cheaper.

For injured plaintiffs, this economic pressure creates a dangerous tradeoff: settle fast for less, or wait for justice while bills pile up.

And for attorneys? It creates an uphill battle to protect the true value of a case when your client’s financial stability is cracking under inflation.

Let’s break down how rising costs are silently shaping personal injury outcomes—and how you can help clients hold the line.

Personal injury cases are rarely straightforward. For plaintiffs, the path to justice often feels like a marathon—months or even years of waiting, all while medical bills pile up and household expenses go unpaid. For attorneys, these delays can strain client relationships and pressure settlements before a case reaches its full value.

For decades, the legal profession has been defined by tradition. Heavy case files stacked in offices. Long court timelines that shaped every strategy. Plaintiffs waiting months—or even years—for their day in court.

For plaintiffs navigating a personal injury lawsuit, time can be both an ally and an obstacle.

On one hand, a longer timeline allows attorneys to build a stronger case and negotiate a fair settlement. On the other hand, the financial strain of waiting can push clients toward quick, inadequate resolutions.

Legal funding has become an essential resource in personal injury litigation, yet it’s still widely misunderstood.

You’ve probably heard of ESG. But have you ever linked it to legal funding?

It may sound like an investment buzzword, but ESG—Environmental, Social, and Governance—is reshaping the legal landscape. Law firms and litigation funders alike are being held to higher standards when it comes to impact, ethics, and accountability.

Let’s be real: Legal funding gets a bad rap.

Despite helping thousands of people get through some of the hardest moments of their lives, it’s still misunderstood. And we get it—anything tied to money and lawsuits is bound to raise eyebrows.