Posts by Andrew Harris
Planning for the Years Between Settlement and Retirement
Receiving a personal injury settlement can provide financial support at an important point in life. For many people, however, the settlement is not meant to cover only the next few months. It may need to provide financial support for many years before retirement. The years between receiving a settlement and reaching retirement can bring many…
Read MoreFinancial Decisions That Can Shape Life After an Injury Settlement
Receiving an injury settlement can bring financial relief, but it can also bring many important decisions. After months or years of dealing with medical care, legal matters, lost income, and changes to daily life, receiving compensation may feel like the end of a difficult period. In many cases, it is actually the beginning of a…
Read MoreHow to Include Future Medical Equipment in Settlement Planning
A serious injury can bring medical needs that continue long after a case has been settled. Some people may need medical equipment for months. Others may need equipment for many years or even for the rest of their lives. Medical equipment can also be expensive. Wheelchairs, mobility equipment, hospital beds, communication devices, prosthetic equipment, bathroom…
Read MoreHelping Clients Make Informed Settlement Decisions
Part 1 Receiving a settlement is an important moment in a person’s life. It often comes after months or even years of medical treatment, legal work, and uncertainty. While receiving the settlement can bring relief, it also comes with important financial decisions. The choices you make after receiving a settlement can affect your finances for…
Read MoreHow Settlement Planning Can Help Protect Government Benefits
Introduction Getting a personal injury settlement can change your life in many ways. It can help you pay medical bills, support your daily needs, and bring some financial relief after a difficult time. But there is something many people do not think about right away. Your settlement may affect government benefits you receive now or…
Read MoreQuestions to Ask Before Accepting a Settlement Offer
Receiving a settlement offer can bring relief after months or even years of dealing with an injury, medical treatment, lost income, and stress. It may feel like the hard part is finally over. While that is true in many cases, accepting a settlement is one of the biggest financial decisions you may ever make. Once…
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