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Reduce Risk |
A negotiated settlement reduces the risk of large jury-awarded damages, which are becoming more prevalent in employment litigation. Some of these complaints include age, racial, sex, religious, and disability discrimination.
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Save time and money |
A structured settlement may eliminate the cost of ongoing litigation and claims expense by moving negotiations forward that would otherwise be deadlocked.
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Transfer risk and reduce costs |
A structured settlement can eliminate the risk of changes in investments or interest rates. The cost of an annuity issued by a carrier is reduced because the structured settlement can be medically underwritten.
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Increase flexibility |
The payment stream to the claimant can be designed to meet a variety of needs, including lump sums, immediate payments, deferrals, or some other combination.
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What is a non-qualified assignment?