Can you get Medicare benefits if you’re injured?

If you’ve been catastrophically injured, you may have begun receiving government benefits to help pay for your health care. Or, you’ve heard that you may be eligible for benefits, but the legal claim you’ve filed could disqualify you if you receive a settlement. The situation can be confusing for anyone who hasn’t been through it…  Read more

Providing a clear path to your future

The role of a settlement planner is part law and part finance. While a traditional structured settlement may work for some individuals, it is not always the best choice. Oftentimes, someone’s particular situation requires a wealth management account, a special needs trust, an equity backed structure, or something else entirely. There are many options. The…  Read more

Forecasting the top 6 consumer safety legal issues we’ll see in 2020

By Jaime E. Moss, Esq. at Consumer Safety Legal It’s only the beginning of 2020, and we are already facing difficult questions and unique challenges in our ever-changing legal landscape. To take a glimpse at the emerging consumer safety legal issues facing us, we must first reflect on past developments to understand the evolving issues…  Read more

Can you get Medicaid if you’re injured?

Navigating the financial waters after a catastrophic injury can be difficult. After all, no one hands over a book of insights into how you can pay for your medical expenses, equipment, and other care you need. If you’ve filed a claim for compensation, that’s great, but it can lead to more questions and uncertainty in…  Read more

AAJ Winter Convention: A first-timer’s experience

By Samuel Dolce-Powers, Esq. Wow. What a weekend. While still coming back down to Earth from what was an amazing trip to New Orleans, I wanted to focus on some highlights from the perspective of a first-time American Association for Justice (AAJ) Convention attendee. My top realizations were how deep connections can be made in…  Read more

How are attorney fee deferrals established?

Attorney fee deferrals are a tool available to attorneys looking for a viable investment option or unique wealth management strategy. Many attorneys choose a fee deferral program to create a supplemental retirement fund, manage their law firm’s cash flow, or to protect themselves from qualifying for a higher tax bracket in a given year. With…  Read more

The brass tacks of Medicare set-asides

If you’re a Medicare beneficiary and are about to receive a personal injury settlement, you may risk losing your benefits without proper planning. A solution for some is to establish a Medicare set-aside. Below, we break down what you need to know. Why Medicare could drop your benefits after settlement Medicare is known as a…  Read more

Receiving a settlement? Start with these 3 tips.

A personal injury settlement changes everything. Not only does it mark the next chapter in your life, but it also means receiving much needed compensation for your medical bills and other losses related to the injury. But financial planning is tricky when you’re trying to benefit from a settlement for as long as possible.  At…  Read more

Team member spotlight: Rachel Mathews

Over the next few weeks, we will be featuring the members of our dynamic team who, in their own way, help injured clients and their families plan for a secure financial future. Today the spotlight is on Rachel Mathews, Marketing Director at Milestone. We asked Rachel a few questions about working at Milestone and life…  Read more

Attorneys: Avoid these financial pitfalls in litigation

Our settlement planning team works with both plaintiffs and attorneys as they think ahead to settlement and how the money could be most beneficial. Along that path toward the end litigation, however, financial issues can arise and cause unnecessary complications. We in the civil justice community want what’s best for each person who pursues justice,…  Read more