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structured settlement

A structured settlement refers to a settlement under which the plaintiff agrees to accept a stream of payments in lieu of a lump sum.

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structured settlement

A structured settlement refers to a settlement under which the plaintiff agrees to accept a stream of payments in lieu of a lump sum.

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Structured settlements can be tailored to the individual's need to provide for inflation, anticipated future medical expenses, education costs for children, etc. Annuities are usually used as funding mechanisms.