Mass tort litigation is typically very complex, with multiple claimants against one or more defendants. This complexity makes mass torts take longer than more simple personal injury suits. And there is no fixed timeline or deadline by which the litigation must be completed. While some may settle within a couple of years, there are asbestos-related mass torts that have been ongoing for more than 40 years. If a plaintiff does not have the money to wait out the lengthy process, mass tort funding can empower them to pursue the best possible compensation.