Interim payment

An interim payment is money paid to an injured claimant before the claim is finally settled or decided, usually to cover pressing needs.

It is more common where liability is not seriously disputed but the final figure is unclear because treatment is ongoing. An interim payment is deducted from the final compensation once the claim resolves. It is an advance, not an extra sum on top.

Whether one is available depends on the insurer or the court agreeing to it. An independent lawyer can ask for it on your behalf.

Interim payments during a claim explains when and how these are arranged.