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Structured Settlements in Dog Bite Cases
A structured settlement is a payment arrangement that is tailored to meet the financial needs of the victim, prevent dissipation of settlement money through unnecessary purchases, bad investments and fraud, and provide a favorable, tax-sheltered investment.
- Introduction
- The mechanics of a child's structured settlement
- Annuity vs. bank account
- Sample structured settlements
- Determining the net settlement
- Evaluating the annuity issuer and surety
- Internal Revenue Code provisions
- Special Needs Trust
Lawyers also should read Tips and Tricks for Victims' Attorneys to learn how to avoid traps for the unwary in structured settlements.
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