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Structured Settlements for Minors

Structured Settlements for Minors When a personal injury case involves a minor, structured settlements are frequently considered the best choice for a settlement option compared with other alternatives such as a trust account managed by a bank or investment consultant or a “court-protected” account both of which are typically released to the child at age...

The Wall Street Journal published an article on June 12, 2020 highlighting a fundamental reason why structured settlements are more appropriate for many personal injury plaintiffs than alternative stock market investments. [Note: The Wall Street Journal requires a subscription for access to this article.] Titled “‘Volatility Is Everywhere’: The Market Tactic That’s Driving Stocks Haywire” and...

Misconceptions Attorneys Have About Structured Settlements

Misconceptions Attorneys Have About Structured Settlements Thank you for your interest in our e-book. Our goal is to help dispel any misconceptions attorneys may have about structured settlements, their benefits to plaintiffs, and their long-term value to attorneys themselves. Attorneys may think of structured settlements as an outdated or unfamiliar settlement technique and most plaintiffs’...

The Impact of COVID-19 on the Structured Settlement Market

The Impact of COVID-19 on the Structured Settlement Market How has the Impact of COVID-19 pandemic impacted the structured settlement market to date and what impact will it have in the future? Upchurch was quoted prominently in an article titled “Annuity-Funded Structured Settlements Are Slowed by Legal Logjam” written by Warren S. Hersch and published...