According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2.8 million people experienced traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and deaths in 2013. In fact, TBIs account for 30% of injury deaths in the U.S. The most common causes of brain injuries include falls, being struck by objects, and car accidents. In fact, brain injuries are among the most severe consequences of vehicular accidents.
No driver is completely protected from a traumatic brain injury. Even whiplash, which is typically non-life-threatening, can shake or rotate the brain in severe cases, damaging brain cells and surrounding tissues. Whiplash can occur even if you are wearing a seatbelt. The typical symptoms include neck and back pain, dizziness, and fatigue, but there may be hidden problems you can’t see.
How Do I Know I Have a Brain Injury?
Traumatic brain injuries often have long-lasting effects. They can require costly long-term treatment and render you unable to work, making affording daily necessities, let alone legal counsel and medical care, next to impossible. The sooner you get a brain injury treated, the better chances of recovery you may have, but brain damage isn’t always immediately obvious. If you or a loved one have been in a car accident, it’s important to seek medical treatment if you experience:
- Headaches
- Confusion
- Dizziness
- Loss of coordination
- Poor concentration
- Slurred speech
- Convulsions
- Memory loss
- Change in personality
Surviving a Brain Injury
Millions of people in the U.S. have survived a traumatic brain injury, but experience lifelong effects that range from minor cognitive changes to disabilities. A TBI victim may experience memory loss, mood swings, loss of balance, limited sensation, and impaired cognitive function. Impaired language skills are not uncommon. Traumatic brain injuries can result in a coma and/or leave a person at an increased risk of stroke and seizures. Brain damage may also leave one paralyzed or with Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s, and other degenerative conditions.
Treating TBI
From emergency medical care to extensive rehabilitation, recovering from a TBI requires time, patience, and money. An accident settlement may be years away. Fund Capital America provides an alternative to lawsuit loans, in the form of pre-settlement funding in Los Angeles. It can help pay for a range of treatments including physical, occupational, and speech and language therapy. Psychological support and mobility aids and home modifications may contribute to ongoing expenses as well. On average, 60% of TBI victims face two years of unemployment, so a settlement cash advance can be extremely helpful.
Life is never the same after a brain injury. Car accident victims who sustain a TBI may require help walking or performing regular daily tasks for the rest of their lives. Lifetime treatment and care for one person may exceed $3 million. Imagine the medical bills, and the injury and accident weren’t even your fault.
Apply for Legal Funding Today
First, you’ll need a personal injury lawyer for help filing a lawsuit, and who can negotiate with insurance companies to recover the compensation you need and deserve. But you don’t have to wait until a settlement is reached and for the funds to become available. And you don’t need a loan. Direct legal funding is available from Fund Capital America, which requires no up-front or out-of-pocket payments. The best part is—if your case doesn’t win, you don’t lose, because you get to keep the money! If your case settles, repayment comes out of your settlement amount and not your wallet or bank account. To get started, apply online or give us a call today!
