Every year there are thousands of settlements distributed to people for unfortunate reasons.  Sometimes these settlements are the result of injuries at work (such as falling off of a ladder) or something worse such as a car accident that caused death to a loved one and devastating injuries to yourself. As sad as these situations may be, the individuals who receive the money face a unique conundrum: Should they continue to receive their monthly settlements or take a lump sum payment? As you'll notice from the amount of advertising on television, there is no shortage of companies that are … [Read more...]