You Won Your Case—But the Planning Still Matters You might think everything’s finished once your settlement is won. But settlement planning mistakes made after your case closes can cost you benefits, create tax problems, or lock you into decisions you didn’t fully understand. Unfortunately, not everyone involved is working in your best interest. We’ve seen…
Real-World Scenario: “Handled” Isn’t Always Safe A plaintiff’s attorney in a mild-to-moderate TBI case allowed the defense’s preferred broker to propose a structure. The broker recommended a product from a single insurer, failed to coordinate with the client’s public benefits counsel, and didn’t disclose their compensation model. Two years later, the client lost access to…
And the One Thing That Could Have Prevented Them You trusted your lawyer to fight for a fair settlement—and they delivered. But when it came time to plan your payout, structured settlement mistakes turned your win into confusion and stress. These aren’t just “growing pains” of managing your money. They’re symptoms of structured settlement mistakes…
Why You Should Care About Medicare When You Win a Settlement Winning a personal injury or workers’ compensation case can be life-changing. But if you’re on Medicare—or might be in the future—it’s critical to understand how Medicare Set-Asides in injury settlements work. This step, often called a Medicare Set-Aside, helps protect your right to Medicare…
You won your case. You’re ready to move on. But before you sign any final paperwork, you need to know what’s hidden in the fine print. It’s called settlement release language, and it could affect your money, your future benefits, and even your health coverage. What Is “Settlement Release Language”? It’s the section of your…
Most attorneys believe the settlement is done once the dollar amount is agreed upon. But the real risks often lie in the release language—and what’s quietly lurking in the final pages of the agreement. At Architected Settlement Law Group, we’ve seen too many smart attorneys get blindsided by release terms that weaken the case they just won.…
The Shift That Could Catch You Off Guard If you’ve ever assumed Medicare compliance begins and ends with a final lien number from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), you’re not alone—but that assumption is no longer safe. CMS settlement oversight is expanding, and trial attorneys are in the spotlight. CMS has recently…