Structured Settlements – What are they and what is important to know   By definition, structured settlements are structured cash payments through an annuity system that is established to compensate injury victims for a loss. Structured settlements are the other alternative payment system to a lump sum cash settlement and are set up to provide payments to you over time. Now in plain English, when you sue a person or a business for harm caused to you or to a loved one due to negligence or misconduct, such as a car accident, wrongful death lawsuit or a medical malpractice lawsuit, […]