Tuesday, 29 May 2012

A settlement is a large amount of money that you will be paid from winning a lawsuit. There are two types of settlements: out-of-court whereby the money is offered to you rather than continuing on with the lawsuit or a settlement awarded by the courts.

Wrongful death and injury suits are settlements that could result in large amounts of money to be paid. You may not always receive a lump sum payment for winning a big lawsuit. Most often, the settlement amount that you won would be paid out in small instalments over a number of years.

Due to the fact that a large settlement is not paid out to you in one check, it is very advisable not to make any plans for your winnings from your lawsuit in advance. The size of your instalment check could be too small to be able to cover the amount owing.

There are some companies that will give you a lump sum cheque, representing the total amount of your settlement, in return for them receiving your monthly structured settlement instalments. It is similar to a no risk loan because your monthly instalments are being paid off for you. Now you don't have to wait or save up your monthly instalment cheques to make a large payment transaction or a purchase.

It is considered a debt owed you by the company that is making the structured settlement. In essence, you have lent them some money and they are repaying it to you interest free. Although you have a right to the money, do not think of it as additional income but as money that is yours.

The companies that purchase your settlement offer you the entire sum of money at one go. You can do as you please with the money. If you invest this large sum of money, you can generate substantial income from the interest. It is certainly more convenient than receiving a small sum every month.

A customized payment plan can be organized if you have not decided to receive the entire amount at once. There are many options for you to choose. For example, you may want a large portion of the money, make a down payment on a house and take the rest in instalments, or you may decide on larger instalments for a shorter period of time. You have many choices.

There are Customer Service Departments available to provide assistance to you through each step of the process. Information on all of the options available will be presented to you at the time of your initial consultation. The terms of your settlement will most likely determine the options that you choose. All structured settlements are unique and this personalized service would benefit you immensely.

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