An acronym for a structured settlement agreement is “SSA”. When is a structured settlement appropriate?
• In cases involving the following types of injuries: serious head injuries; wrongful death; spinal cord injuries, serious burns; loss of limbs; multiple fractures; moderate permanent injury; injuries that require ongoing medical care. • The plaintiff will have an expensive cost of future care. • The plaintiff will need supplementary income streams (in addition to the regular monthly income benefits) for such things as: housing and support staff; support services; respite (break); rehabilitation maintenance intervention; case manager; counselor/social worker; psychologist; speech language pathologist; transportation; medical expenses; vocational services. • The plaintiff has poor or limited financial management skills or needs professional investment advice. • The plaintiff has a history of addiction to gambling, drugs, or alcohol. • To avoid influence from family or friends regarding the use of settlement funds. • To avoid squandering a lump sum award. • The plaintiff is a minor. • Th
