At RSL Funding, we love hearing from our clients after they get cash for structured settlements and discovering how much it has changed their lives. This year, we received a special Mother’s Day letter from the daughter of one of our clients that details just how important a lump sum could be…
“I never thought that getting cash for structured settlements could very literally change someone’s life, but after my mom sold her payments, everything changed for the better.
Life for us had never been easy. I don’t remember my dad, but my mom says he was around until I was about three years old, then he just left. Mom was only 17 when she became pregnant with me, so she never had the chance to finish high school, much less go to college. At eight years old, it was my responsibility to see that my little brother and myself had breakfast, lunch and dinner, since mom was rarely home. At one point, I remember Mom working multiple jobs. While she managed to keep the lights on and food in the fridge, I missed out on getting to know my mother and enjoying my own childhood – I was forced to grow up too fast.
One night, as I was cleaning up the dishes from another dinner my brother and I spent alone, I got a call that changed everything. “Your mother’s been in a car accident,” said the voice, “she’s in a coma and we’re not sure if she’ll pull through.” Only fifteen at the time, I rushed my brother out the door and used the last $20 I had to take a cab to the hospital – at this point, I didn’t care about the cost. I just wanted to see my mom.
For twelve agonizing days we waited by her bedside not knowing whether or not we’d ever see her eyes open. Then on May 8, 2005 – Mother’s Day – she opened her eyes, looked over at me and said, “Stephanie.” (That’s me, and I knew then everything would be all right.)
Getting Cash for Mom’s Structured Settlement Payments
The driver who hit my mother was drunk and she sued, winning a settlement that would be paid out over time as a structured settlement. Mom was able to quit two of her jobs and we were able to make a habit of eating dinner together as a family. But it wasn’t easy. The accident had left her in a lot of pain and she didn’t know how much longer she could keep up her remaining two jobs – both very laborious. It was this realization that her current lifestyle just wasn’t sustainable that helped her decide to get cash for her structured settlement. She didn’t know it at the time, but she was making a decision that would forever change our lives for the better.
Mom worked with a friendly customer service representative from RSL Funding who took the time to explain the process to her. RSL Funding didn’t pressure her into selling, but instead worked with her to evaluate whether or not getting cash for her structured settlement was the best decision. Mom had always dreamed of going back to school and getting an education, a dream that was now fully within her reach thanks to RSL Funding.
Life Changes for the Better
After selling her structured settlement for cash, Mom was able to quit her remaining jobs and focus her attention on school and spending more time with us. I can’t tell you how different the mood in our house was – we went from a stressed, alienated family to one that was joyous, loving and very close.
But that’s not all. After Mom received her high school diploma, she decided she’d like to try college. After graduating college, she went on to law school. My mom is now one of the top personal injury lawyers in our area, helping accident victims like herself get the money they’re entitled to. With the money she makes as a lawyer, my mom was able to send both my brother and I to college. I’m finishing up my last year and will be applying to law schools in the fall, following in my mom’s footsteps.
Getting cash for structured settlements literally transformed my mother’s life and helped her build a better future for her family. I can’t thank RSL Funding enough for helping my mom get cash for her structured settlement and giving her the gift of a better life. Thanks to RSL Funding, Mother’s Day has a whole new meaning in our household.”
RSL Funding has helped hundreds of moms just like Stephanie’s to get cash for their structured settlements and open doors they never thought possible – you could be one of them!
If you’re ready to get cash for your structured settlement or are just looking for information to see if selling is the right choice for you, call RSL Funding at web_phone today.
