More than ever before, lawsuits in 2023 ended with a “structured settlement.” The arrangement provides plaintiffs a long-term payout with tax and earning benefits. Premiums of $8.6 billion in 2023 ...

Often, when larger personal injury or wrongful death cases are resolved, the plaintiff's counsel will be asked "Would your client be interested in a structured settlement?" The purpose of this article ...

You can sell all or part of your structured settlement for a lump sum, but you need court approval and will only receive a percentage of your total future payouts. Structured settlements are regular, ...

If you’re getting offers to purchase your structured settlement, you're absolutely right to be skeptical. Selling a structured settlement for quick cash can be legal, but it’s often predatory and ...

“Our son sustained a horrible injury during birth that will require life-long medical care. There will be a large malpractice settlement. Our lawyer strongly recommends a structured settlement annuity ...

If a structured settlement of a personal physical injury or sickness claim is properly planned, each payment will be tax-free to the recipient. Usually, when the plaintiff in a personal injury lawsuit ...

Achieving financial security can be difficult in this world. For those who acquire wealth in the aftermath of a life-altering accident, economic stability can be even more essential. Unfortunately, ...

“Our son sustained a horrible injury during birth that will require life-long medical care. There will be a large malpractice settlement. Our lawyer strongly recommends a structured settlement annuity ...

Laurie Sepulveda is a MarketWatch Guides team senior writer who specializes in writing about insurance, investing, personal loans, home equity loans, mortgages and banking. She lives in North Carolina ...