Personal Injury Lawyers

Learn when a structured settlement should be considered, as well as what information a structure broker will require.

If your client has received compensation from a personal injury or death related claim, you should consider how best to ensure their financial security.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF
A STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT?

  • Guaranteed tax-free payments
  • Elimination of the risk of early dissipation
  • Financial management without a fee
  • Effectively judgement proof
  • Not considered matrimonial property

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF
A STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT?

  • Guaranteed tax-free payments
  • Elimination of the risk of early dissipation (vs a lump sum payment)
  • Financial management without a fee
  • Effectively judgement proof
  • Not considered matrimonial property

WHO SHOULD CONSIDER A STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT?

  • People unable to maintain employment
  • People with future care needs
  • People under the age of majority
  • People who have been declared incapable of managing their property
  • People who are near retirement age
  • People who are currently in receipt of or may qualify for government funded benefits
  • People who are financially unsophisticated
  • People unable to maintain employment
  • People with future care needs
  • People under the age of majority
  • People who have been declared incapable of managing their property
  • People who are near retirement age
  • People who are currently in receipt of or may qualify for government funded benefits
  • People who are financially unsophisticated

HOW CAN A STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT PROTECT YOUR CLIENT’S GOVERNMENT DISABILITY BENEFITS?

A structured settlement is not considered income. It may allow your client to continue receiving government disability benefits. Please contact one of our Certified Structured Settlement Consultants to discuss the specifics of your client’s case.

LEARN MORE ABOUT STRUCTURED SETTLEMENTS:

As structured settlements versus a lump sum payment can be uniquely tailored to meet all needs, they should be considered in all cases where:

  • People who are unable to maintain employment
  • People who have future care needs
  • People who are under the age of majority
  • People who have been declared incapable of managing their property
  • People who are near retirement age
  • People who are currently in receipt of or may qualify for government funded benefits
  • People who are financially unsophisticated
  • People who exhibit high risk behaviour(s) and engage in high risk activity
  • Claimant’s full name
  • Claimant’s gender
  • Claimant’s date of birth
  • Date of loss
  • Claim Number
  • Type of claim
  • Name of insurer(s) and insurer representative
  • Policy limits and paid to date amounts
  • Heads of damages to be evaluated
  • Anticipated burn or spend rate
  • Recent medical or para-medical reports dated within the last two years
  • Illustration details (premium, term, guarantee or reversion details)
A report quantifying what your claim is worth today using structured settlement quotes, taking into account what coverages are available and what the medical evidence indicates. Learn more.

A series of periodic payment plans based on a specified funding amount. Learn more and the benefits of this over a lump sum payment.

When you work with Henderson Structured Settlements LP, you will be working directly with a Certified Structured Settlement Consultant who has relevant experience and knowledge in the personal injury and insurance fields. Our staff is committed to providing you with the most expedient and thorough service in the industry. We are ready to assist you with evaluative and illustrative reports at no-charge. Our structured settlement experts, all of whom have obtained their Certified Structured Settlement Certified Structured Settlement Consultant (CSSC) designation, are also available for training and consultation for your firm. Henderson Structured Settlements LP will always be able to match or better the value of any structured settlement at the time of final brokerage.
  • Pre-settlement consulting for Personal Injury Lawyers
  • Pre-settlement reporting
  • Real-time evaluative and illustrative support (at settlement meetings, mediations, etc.)
  • Expert evidence (at arbitrations/trials)
  • Post-settlement structured settlement consulting and brokerage
  • Closing documentation support
  • Educational seminars with Personal Injury Lawyers and clients
  • We meet with the injured party and their families face-to-face, at their convenience, to develop a structured settlement payment plan that best suits their needs
  • All services are provided at no-cost or obligation to any party
Yes – $5,000.00 for children and $10,000.00 for adults.
Yes. Legislation in most provinces permits the court to do so where the claimant is under the age of majority or is incapable of managing their property.
Henderson Structured Settlements LP is licensed with the only four life insurance companies that provide structured settlements in Canada (The Manufacturers Insurance Company of Canada, Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, The Canada Life Assurance Company, and BMO Life Assurance Company).

To get started on a structured settlement, ask questions, or obtain an evaluative or illustrative report, we invite you to contact one of our experienced and knowledgeable Certified Structured Settlement Consultants:

Barry Chobotar, H.B.Comm., J.D., CSSC
Managing Partner/Certified Structured Settlement Consultant
chobotar@henderson.ca
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Jessica Vickerman, B.A., LL.B.
Partner/Structured Settlement Consultant
vickerman@henderson.ca
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