New Innovative Products and Enhancements Brought to the Structured Settlements
In recent years, there have been some new innovative products and enhancements brought to the structured settlements market.
Tag: Structured Settlements
An Examination of the Role of Structured Settlements in Funding Medicare Set-Asides
There are some good reasons why many Medicare Set-Aside (MSA) arrangements today are funded with structured settlements.
When Liens are Reduced or Eliminated: Explore Options for the Savings
Structured settlement or periodic payments can be deferred to cover any number of future items such as the replacement of durable medical items.
Structured Settlement Annuities – Great Solution for any Minor’s Settlements
Structured settlement annuities have long been recommended to aid those with catastrophic personal injuries in planning for their future.
Free Download: Structured Settlement Whitepaper
January 10, 2022 When any physical injury victim recovers money either by settlement or by verdict, the question of the tax treatment of said recovery arises. As long as it is compensation for personal physical injuries it is tax-free under Section 104(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code.1 Section 104(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code states […]
Advanced Strategies for Closing Cases Compliantly: A Case Study
November 11, 2021 In the confusing landscape of public benefits and planning issues that arise today for trial lawyers when settling catastrophic injury cases, finding your way can be a daunting task. Many questions come up such as should the client seek Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits and become Medicare eligible? Doesn’t that trigger the […]
Structured Settlements: Maximizing Settlement Dollars in Personal Injury Cases
By: Joanna Wynes, J.D., Partner Planner The primary goal of a plaintiff’s attorney in a personal injury or workers’ compensation action is to achieve the greatest possible financial recovery given the facts and circumstances of the case. Once there is an agreement on the amount to settle the case for the injury victim or workers’ […]
Understanding Structured Settlements and Medicare Set-Asides
October 14, 2021 Samantha Webster Settlement – What to Consider for a Medicare Set-Aside (MSA) When settling a case involving a current Medicare beneficiary and before finalizing, it is important to understand what actions need to be taken to consider Medicare’s interest. What does this all mean and what are the three most important things […]
The Economics Behind the Highest Paying Structured Settlements
September 30, 2021 Josh Pettingill, MBA, MS, MSCC All structured settlements are not created equal. There is a strong possibility you are leaving money on the table for your client with your existing settlement consultant or worse, relying on the insurance carrier’s structure broker. In this brief article, I will explain some of the methods […]