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Structured Settlement Annuity vs Lump-Sum Payout: Which Is Better?

by Dennis Beaver | annuity, financial, medical care, settlement

November 19, 2024 • By Dennis Beaver “Our son sustained a horrible injury during birth that will require life-long medical care. There will be a large malpractice settlement. Our lawyer strongly recommends a structured settlement annuity, but my financial adviser says...

Six Things Not to Do if You Want to Resolve a Conflict

by Dennis Beaver | conflict, fear, settlement

February 6, 2024 • By Dennis Beaver Conflict is part of life. Just ask any divorce attorney, bankruptcy lawyer or lawyer who represents employees in wrongful termination lawsuits, “What is the common denominator that brings clients to your office?” They will tell you...

The case of the washed-up washing machine manufacturer

by Dennis Beaver | business, consumer, settlement

January 13, 2023 • By Dennis Beaver It’s no secret that the lifespan of major household appliances has shrunk dramatically. At one time, you bought a washer and dryer combo and it would last well over 20 years. Today, you would be lucky to see those essential home...

Keep these guidelines in mind when hiring an attorney

by Dennis Beaver | annuity, attorney, attorney fees, lawyers, settlement

December 17, 2021 • By Dennis Beaver 
 Friends of this column, Brian Kabateck of Kabateck LLP, and his partner Shant Karnikian have earned a nationwide reputation as among the most successful plaintiff’s lawyers handling cases on behalf of consumers against...

How family and friends can protect the TBI victims

by Dennis Beaver | conservatorship, lawyers, medicine, settlement

October 23, 2020 • By Dennis Beaver It was a beautiful day at Malibu, and Sara was having the time of her life, surfing. Only she has no memory of being there after the auto accident, having sustained a TBI – a traumatic brain injury which put her into a coma....

Structured settlements remain excellent for accident victims

by Dennis Beaver | annuity, settlement

September 18, 2020 • By Dennis Beaver Regular readers of this column will recall that I strongly support structured settlement annuities for accident victims. But as you will see, while extremely rare, at times it is not all smooth sailing. If the term “structured...
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