Like all negotiations, settlements rely on parties exchanging value with each other. The ultimate bargaining position? Offer significant value to the other party at a small—or even [...]
As we continue to experience the impact of COVID-19, it is hard to ignore how it has affected almost every aspect of our daily lives and our society as a whole. We have all been forced to find [...]
Given the challenge that Medicare Set-Asides (MSAs) have posed to parties settling cases over the past two decades, Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) compliance providers, lawyers and advocates have [...]
Structured settlements offer significant benefits to all parties involved in personal injury litigation. Here are ten reasons why they are particularly valuable to Plaintiffs’ Counsel. [...]
ESIS announces $60m in savings, 4x settlements with structures through industry-leading Chronovo partnership
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We are fiercely proud to share ESIS’s announcement that Chronovo’s unique collaboration on several industry-first strategies has enhanced the use of structured settlements. In fact, ESIS has [...]
Changing Course on Your MSA Submission Policy During the COVID-19 Crisis and the Role of Structures
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Since Medicare Set-Aside (MSA) submissions to Capital Bridge, CMS’ Workers’ Compensation Review Contractor (WCRC), are submitted via electronic portal and reviewed remotely, we have been told [...]
The coronavirus has thrown our daily routines into uncharted territory. Courts are closing, mediations are being cancelled, travel is limited and many are working from home. Despite these [...]
In the hunt for optimal settlements, injured individuals and their families are often tempted by the promise of big and immediate bounty. “Take the money and run” sure sounds good. But bagging a [...]
The future is always complicated by unexpected events. For injured individuals and the professionals responsible for safeguarding their financial security and stability, there’s one way to [...]
FALSE! Subject to state laws and especially when combined with Special Needs Trusts, structures are typically considered policies—not assets—when calculating AFDC, SSI, Medicaid and other [...]