An Examination of the Role of Structured Settlements in Funding Medicare Set-Asides
March 14, 2022
Rasa Fumagalli JD, MSCC, CMSP-F & Samantha Webster
Many Medicare Set-Aside (MSA) arrangements today are funded with structured settlements. There are some very good reasons for doing so, which are discussed below. However, it is critical to …
Advanced Strategies for Closing Cases Compliantly: A Case Study
November 11, 2021
In the confusing landscape of public benefits and planning issues that arise today for trial lawyers when settling catastrophic injury cases, finding your way can be a daunting task. Many
questions come up such as should the …
Structured Settlements: Maximizing Settlement Dollars in Personal Injury Cases
By: Joanna Wynes, J.D., Partner Planner
The primary goal of a plaintiff’s attorney in a personal injury or workers’ compensation action is to achieve the greatest possible financial recovery given the facts and circumstances of the case. Once there is …
Understanding Structured Settlements and Medicare Set-Asides
October 14, 2021
Settlement – What to Consider for a Medicare Set-Aside (MSA)
When settling a case involving a current Medicare beneficiary and before finalizing, it is important to understand what actions need to be taken to consider …
The Economics Behind the Highest Paying Structured Settlements
September 30, 2021
Josh Pettingill, MBA, MS, MSCC
All structured settlements are not created equal. There is a strong possibility you are leaving money on the table for your client with your existing settlement consultant or worse, relying on the …
Synergy’s Workers’ Compensation Medicare Secondary Payer Advice Column
September 9, 2021
Structured settlements may be used to fund a Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Aside (WCMSA). Samantha Webster, Synergy’s Director of Case Management, addresses two common questions that come up about funding of a WCMSA with a structured …
Today Planning is More Critical than Ever
March 24, 2020
Now, more than ever, proper settlement planning is critical for disabled clients. Protecting their recovery should be top of mind and a high priority given the turbulence in our global markets. There are always going to be …
Settlement Planning Issues for Personal Injury Victims
By Jason D. Lazarus
Introduction
Catastrophically injured individuals have unique needs when it comes time to settle their cases. A one-size-fits-all approach does not work given the complexities that are faced today upon resolution of a personal injury lawsuit. Consideration …
Representing Clients with Government Benefits
Jason D. Lazarus, J.D., LL.M., CSSC, MSCC
If you are confused by the myriad of government benefit programs that many clients receive as a result of being a personal injury victim, don’t worry as you are not alone. Most times …
The Most Common Types of Mass Tort Cases Part 2
In this two-part article, we are discussing the most common types of mass tort cases. By design, mass tort cases help trial attorneys consolidate the best interest of several people (claimants) who suffered damages into a civil action against the …
