What is a Structured Settlement
A structured settlement is a type of annuity arranged with an insurance company.
Structured settlements are typically issued to individuals who have suffered harm as a result of a personal injury.
In some cases where the victim is owed money from
another party as a result of a personal injury, the federal government
encourages these victims and their families to utilize structured
settlements issued by the insurance company who insured the party at
fault. For example, if you were injured in a car accident, you may
receive a structured settlement from the insurance company that covered
the driver responsible for the accident.
Some of the lawsuits that can result in a structured settlement:
Personal Injury
If someone was injured in an accident and another party is found responsible, they may offer to compensate the victim with a structured settlement annuity.Liability
If you have experienced some loss as a result of a faulty product or other loss resulting from the misconduct of a company or individual, that claim could be resolved with a structured settlement annuity.Harassment
If you have encountered behaviors which are offensive, threatening, or disturbing, your claim can be resolved by receiving a structured settlement annuity.Malpractice
If you've been wrongfully treated by a medical professional, your claim could be settled with a structured settlement annuity.The structured settlement annuity is offered by the insurance company who insured the party responsible for the injury as a way to compensate the personal injury claim victim without paying a lump sum of cash up-front.
Sometimes a structured settlement annuity
is better for the victim at the time of their accident, but often the
victim’s circumstances change and they may need a lump sum today.
The recipient of a structured settlement annuity will receive these periodic payments tax free from the insurance company.
Structured settlements benefit the personal
injury victim by insuring they receive a steady stream of future
income, which is particularly important for minors or victims who have
had life altering injuries and may be unable to earn income over their
lifetime.

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