Structured Settlements
A structured settlement is a financial settlement that a claimant accepts for resolution of a personal injury or other lawsuit. Structured settlements provide for a series of periodic payments that have been negotiated between the claimant and defendant in lieu of a lump sum (total amount) payment. Deciding on a structured settlement versus a … Keep Reading → lump sum means taking into consideration the tax advantages or disadvantages of both, the immediate financial needs of the claimant and the details of the settlement. Learn more about structured settlements in this Hub.
