Structured Settlements and Periodic Payment Judgments

An excellent treatise which I recommend to all tort trial lawyers.—Philip Corboy of Corboy & Demetrio, P.C., Chicago A must have for every structured settlement professional who intends to provide comprehensive service to his/her clients. It likewise is a second to none reference source for both attorneys and claims professionals that facilitates quick access to complex areas of the law involved in the settlement of both personal physical injury and other claims. —Karen D. Meyers, MBA/JD, MEd, CPCU, CLU, FLMI, CSSC, NSSTA Certification Chair Little, Meyers & Associates, Ltd.Structured Settlements and Periodic Payment Judgments is a complete reference work for attorneys, settlement planners, and insurance and annuity brokers. It contains complete and current coverage of all issues confronting those who resolve personal injury cases through structured settlements or who litigate cases under periodic payment of judgment rules. Topics include: negotiation strategies; annuity testimony to prove future losses; the responsibilities of plaintiff and defense counsel; IRC Section 468B Settlement Funds; annuity rates; evaluating the financial strength of insurance companies; state insurance guarantee associations; financing alternatives; the interrelationship of periodic payments and entitlement to Social Security, Medicare and other public benefits; evaluating and augmenting damages; expert testimony; mass tort litigation; effects of tax legislation; structured settlement work processes; factoring; structuring worker's compensation cases; and more.Structured Settlements and Periodic Payment Judgments brings you the historical underpinnings, latest case law and statutory developments. It also provides numerous sample forms, including settlement forms, jury verdict forms, privacy waivers, offer letters, interrogatories, document requests and an attorney fee agreement, as well as ratings for life insurance companies and lists of companies that provide periodic payments.