Not all structured settlement brokers have the interest of your client in mind. It’s not at all uncommon for the defense to argue to have their own Structured Settlement Planner handling the settlement. Not surprisingly, these arrangements often favor the interest of the defense over the interest of your client. (See our article, “Three Cases Every Plaintiff Attorney Should Know” for details.)

Moreover, these arrangements result in significantly greater long-term liability for plaintiff attorneys. The following questions will help attorneys assess their own long term risk:

1. Are you failing to retain your own financial expert?

2. Are you neglecting Medicare Set Aside Accounts?

3. Are you releasing your client’s medical records to defendants

without consideration of HIPAA requirements?

4. Are you inviting taxable confidentiality clauses into settlement

agreements?

5. Are you unaware of tax consequences in taxable damage

cases?

If you answered, “Yes” to any of these questions, give us a call for a free consultation. (877) 926-4287. Call today to find out how we can help you and your clients.

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Surprising Statistics of Malpractice Lawsuits

As an attorney, you are no stranger to legal risk. Every day, you are reminded of the consequences that face business owners who are either negligent or uninformed. Unfortunately, plaintiff attorneys are often the ideal target for litigation.

Some of the statistics associated with malpractice lawsuits are surprising. Some are patently disturbing. But understanding them are the best way to protect yourself.

Here are some of the statistics every plaintiff attorney should know: MORE

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