[May 17, 2012]

Research and Markets: Structured Settlements and Periodic Payment Judgments

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/4dr8kk/structured_settlem) has announced the addition of the "Structured Settlements and Periodic Payment Judgments." subscription to their offering.

Structured Settlements and Periodic Payment Judgments is a complete reference work for attorneys, settlement planners, and insurance and annuity brokers. It contains complete and current coverage of all issues confronting those who resolve personal injury cases through structured settlements or who litigate cases under periodic payment of judgment rules. Topics include: negotiation strategies; annuity testimony to prove future losses; the responsibilities of plaintiff and defense counsel; IRC Section 468B Settlement Funds; annuity rates; evaluating the financial strength of insurance companies; state insurance guarantee associations; finacing alternatives; the interrelationship of periodic payments and entitlement to Social Security, Medicare and other public benefits; evaluating and augmenting damages; expert testimony; mass tort litigation; effects of tax legislation; structured settlement work processes; factoring; structuring worker's compensation cases; and more.

Structured Settlements and Periodic Payment Judgments brings you the historical underpinnings, latest case law and statutory developments. It also provides numerous sample forms, including settlement forms, jury verdict forms, privacy waivers, offer letters, interrogatories, document requests and an attorney fee agreement, as well as ratings for life insurance companies and lists of companies that provide periodic payments.

Key Topics Covered:

Chapter 1 Introduction and History

Chapter 2 Taxation of Damages Received by Claimant

Chapter 3 Financing Alternatives for Structured Settlements and Periodic Payment Judgments

Chapter 4 Role and Responsibilities of Defense Counsel in Structured Settlements

Chapter 5 Role and Responsibilities of Plaintiff's Counsel in Structured Settlements

Chapter 6 Case Preparation

Chapter 7 Case Negotiation

Chapter 8 Case Closing

Chapter 9 Uniform Periodic Payment of Judgments Act

Chapter 10 Survey of State Statutes on Periodic Payment of Judgments

Chapter 11 Procedure for Fashioning a Periodic Payment Judgment

Chapter 12 Annuity Testimony

Chapter 13 Periodic Payments in Environmental Cases

Chapter 14 Structuring Workers' Compensation Claims

Chapter 15 Government Benefits and Structured Settlements

Chapter 16 Transfers of Structured Settlement Payment Rights

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/4dr8kk/structured_settlem

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