Life expectancy is not normally a subject that comes up in everyday conversation. Yet for personal injury attorneys, determining the life expectancy of a catastrophically injured client is critical when it comes to structuring a proper settlement that will enable the injured party to lead a comfortable life.
Creating a structured settlement for an injury victim involves give and take on both sides. Unfortunately, there is almost always an adversarial element to the discussions that can, at its worst, lead to unnecessary conflict. Some say it is all part of the practice of law, but is it always best for the client?
Amy Fisch Solomon, an attorney with Girardi & Keese, and I published an article, "Structural Changes," in the June issue of the American Association for Justice's Trial magazine.
