For some, the structured settlement process is best illustrated by example. If you are considering a structure, peruse the samples below or use the SAMPLE STRUCTURES menu button above to view additional information on medical malpractice, physical injury, workers’ comp, punitive, & non-qualified cases.
Physical Injuries:
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64-Year-Old Male Suffers Stroke After Using Over-the-Counter Cold Medicine
A 64-year-old male suffered a stroke after using an over-the-counter cough medication that contained the now banned substance phenylpropanolamine (PPA). The man used a single recommended dose of the medication for a runny nose and cough. After complaining of a severe headache, he was taken to the hospital where he was diagnosed with a cerebral hemorrhage. He is now permanently disabled.
Worker’s Comp:
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52-Year-Old Man Suffers Upper Body Burns
A 52-year-old man suffered upper body burns when he was coated with molten plastic from a faulty plastic injection molder case. The machine was not equipped with pressure relief valves.
Medical Malpractice:
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35-Year-Old Female’s Sub-arachnoid Hemorrhage Misdiagnosed, Suffers Permanent Brain Damage
A 35-year-old female suffered from headaches, nausea, vomiting, blurred and double vision. She was told she had the flu. The pain continued for several weeks. Multiple health care providers failed to consider a sub-arachnoid hemorrhage as a possible cause of her suffering. The patient’s aneurysm ruptured, causing permanent brain damage.
Non-Qualified Settlements:
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11-Year-Old Male, Case Involving Verbally Abusive Coach
A 11-year-old male was awarded $75,000 from a case involving a verbally abusive basketball coach. The constant bullying and verbal abuse at practices and games caused great damage to the boy. A tax-deferred education fund was purchased for the benefit of the minor.
Punitive Damages:
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35-Year-Old Male Killed by Drunk Driver; Wrongful Death Claim
A 35-year-old worker died when the equipment he was standing on fell. Liability was established against the manufacturer and installer of the machine on which the worker was standing.
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