Don’t Let Settlement Planning Mistakes Hurt Your Future

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…

Medicare Set-Asides in Injury Settlements: What You Need to Know

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…

What Settlement Release Language Means for You (and Why It Can Hurt You If You’re Not Careful)

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…