Structured Settlements 4Real®Blog 2026
Structured settlements expert John Darer reviews the latest structured settlements and settlement planning information and news, and provides expert opinion and highly regarded commentary. that is spicy, Informative, irreverent and effective for over 20 years.
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Category: Binghamton Structured Settlements
Bingahmton structured settlements news and information about structured settlements and settlement planning and John Darer expert reviews that may be of interest to personal injury attorneys and their clients with cases in Ringhamton New York and Broome County.
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NY personal injury lawyers should bring in a credentialed financial settlement expert, experienced with CPLR 50A and/or 50B structured judgments and caluclations, as early as possible to help them and the clients analyze their options, document their file and make the best fully informed decisions
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The New York General Obligations Law 1705(e) creates an obligation on the part of the defendant or the defendant’s attorney to make:”a statement that the claimant is advised to obtain independent professional advice relating to the legal, tax and financial implications of the settlement, including any adverse consequences and that the defendant or defendant’s legal…
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The Bronx County standard “Structure Broker’s Affidavit” introduces a new “standard of care” for structured settlements apparently due to the Court’s concerns concerning structure broker participation in factoring.
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Moving on to the rebating discussion, If the rebating laws are repealed, who gets the rebate when a structured settlement annuity is placed? The buyer is the qualified assignment company. Consider these points for discussion:
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19.9% is a pathetic discount rate which simply demonstrates that the seller didn’t shop and the blatant opportunism of the buyer. 19.9% is NOT EVEN CLOSE to the reality of the market place. The buyer simply wasted Lindsey’s and the Court’s time.
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By defining the term structured settlement broker, we clear up Internet clutter concerning the use of “structured settlement broker”. Always check for a license and make sure exactly who you are speaking to before accepting advice or engaging in transactions that could have a lifetime impact on you.
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A structured settlement expert with CPLR 50B expertise can be a valuable asset at a mediation in New York involving auto accident, labor law, product liability and other personal injury cases with significant future damages in play. Call 888-325-8640
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It’s useful for New York personal injury lawyers, defendants and claims adjusters to know how CPLR Article 50A or 50B impact a case and whether some factors help determine whether a plaintiff should settle their case or simply take a CPLR 50A or 50B structured judgment.