Keywords
structured settlements, structures judgements, lump sum settlement, persal injury, fatal injury, claims, insurance
Abstract
Structured settlements are an alternative to traditional lump sum settlements for personal and fatal injuries claims. Under a structured settlement the defendant, generally a casualty insurer, satisfies all or part of the claim via periodic payments to the plaintiff.
Recommended Citation
Leanne Todd, "Structured Settlements and Structured Judgements: Do They Work and Do We Want Them?" (1989) 12:2 Dal LJ 445.
