A structured settlement is an arrangement where instead of a lump sum of cash being awarded to a claimant, a tax-free periodic payment is agreed. Structured settlements are often used in guardianship cases, workers compensation cases, wrongful death cases and severe injury cases. Research has indicated that the more severe …

A structured settlement is made available as a compensation for accident victims. These payments are the result of court proceedings and are designed to cater to the medical and financial needs of the affected person. However, at times the offender and the victim may not have an idea about impending …

What If You Do Not Want to Wait for Your Structured Settlement Money? When structured settlements are awarded from lawsuits such as product liability, personal injury, or accidents, in general an insurance company buys an annuity. This annuity pays a mixture of principal sum and an interest over an agreed …