Article: Structured Settlements Offer Advantages Over Lump-sum Payments
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Structured Settlements Offer Advantages Over Lump-sum Payments
A structured settlement, which offers injury victims cash payments through a long-term annuity as compensation for their damages and medical expenses, offer a number of possible advantages over payment in a lump sum. While the lump sum payment is the traditional way for responsible parties to pay accident claims, the structured settlement offers payments over the span of an agreed-upon period of time. This length of time may span from several years up to the remainder of the life of the injured party, depending on the severity of the accident, the amount of money involved, and the agreement reached between the two parties.
Depending on the specific circumstances of the case, structured settlements can have numerous advantages over a lump-sum payment:
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