What is medical underwriting, and why is it helpful to obtain a “rated age”?
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What is medical underwriting, and why is it helpful to obtain a “rated age”?
Medical underwriting is the process annuity companies use to evaluate the remaining life expectancy of an injured or medically impaired prospective annuitant. Life insurance companies offering lifetime annuities will evaluate an injured party’s medical records in an […]
Using HIPAA to Stop Abuse of Tort Victims During Settlement Negotiations
Recently a plaintiff attorney that we have worked closely with on multiple personal injury settlements had a case involving a situation where the defense abused the tort victims rights according to HIPAA.
In this video, I discuss this specific situation and give you specific ways that you can protect your client from abuse like this during […]
Darer’s Ark Runs Aground
“I never represented that I never, ever took a fee.” - John Darer, Structured Settlements 4-Real, December 14th, 2007.
(Exactly, John. Exactly my point…)
So answers John Darer of Structured Settlements 4 Real and builder of “Darer’s Ark” (aka: the Structured Settlement Clean Vendor List) to my allegation that John intended to deceive when he wrote his […]
Darer’s “Ark”? What A Hypocrite!
Rick Bishop and I (and we assume most of the structured settlement brokers and settlement planners in the country) received the most incredible email from John Darer of 4 Structures.com two weeks ago.
In case you haven’t seen it, here’s a copy of the email:
From: Structures@aol.com [mailto:Structures@aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 4:56 PM
To: rbishop@structurepro.com
Cc: Meligan@settlepro.com
Subject: Greetings
http://structuredsettlements.typepad.com/structured_settlements_4r/
2007/11/cleaning-up-the.html
Rick/Jack,
Sadly I’ve […]
Structured Settlement Industry News - 12/2007
Here is a bit of recent news that affects the Structured Settlement industry and your practice as a plaintiff attorney.
Kaiser’s nine-month profits more than double
Kaiser and their subsidiaries announced gigantic jumps in net income, operating income and investment income for the third quarter ending September and the year’s first three quarters, including startling increases sure to raise […]
Low Interest Rates Generate Larger Structured Settlements?!?!
Settlement Professionals Inc. Fast Facts 1, 2004
What?? Interest rates for structured settlements are at a near-historic low. Why would an attorney looking out for the best interests of his client even consider using a structured settlement in this interest rate climate?
Two words: LARGER SETTLEMENTS.
Click the link at the top of this post to download the […]
Plaintiff’s Use of a Structured Settlement Specialist - A More Level Playing Field
Most people would never consider entering a real estate purchase transaction relying only on the seller’s attorney or broker for advice.
By the same measure, you would never suggest your clients rely solely on the advice of Defendant’s experts in deciding how best to settle a personal injury claim.
Then why allow your client to rely solely […]
Settlements For Minors
Settlement Professionals Inc. Fast Facts #2 2001.
Settlements for minors:
Thinking outside of the blocked account box:
Traditionally, many minors’ settlements have ended up in blocked savings accounts without consideration to structured settlements. This Fast Facts will demonstrate why a structured settlement may present a more appropriate settlement option for minors than a blocked savings account.
Top Ten Reasons Defense Dictates Your Structured Settlements!
Settlement Professionals Inc. Fast Facts 1, 2000 <== Click to download the PDF
Click the link above to find out the top 10 reasons the defense dictates your Structured Settlement… and exactly how that can end up costing you more in the end.
In essence, you are buying the shovels they are using to bury you!
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If you are a […]
