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A Settlement Planning “Commencement”

A Settlement Planning “Commencement” During the past month, despite the cancellation of almost all in-person graduation ceremonies, the internet has been filled with virtual commencement speeches for the Class of 2020. Although most of these online orations have some general applicability, none seem particularly relevant to structured settlement graduates. And perhaps for good reason: there are no...

Case Study: Rated Ages

Independent Life recently had the opportunity to play a critical role in the resolution of a complex claim that had been going on for over 6 years. Overview: Hector, a 40-year old construction worker, fell 30 feet from the roof of a warehouse and suffered severe brain and spinal cord injuries.  The accident has left...

Structured Settlements and Periodic Payment Judgments Book Release 67

Since it was first published in 1986, “Structured Settlements and Periodic Payment Judgments” (S2P2J), has provided structured settlement stakeholders with an authoritative reference guide, consisting of 16 chapters with extensive footnotes and Appendix documents, to help them understand historical development as well as current issues and fashion settlements and judgments utilizing periodic payments. Both the National Structured Settlement...