In episode 23 of Trial Lawyer View, host Jason D. Lazarus has an enlightening discussion with the Director of MSP Compliance Services of Synergy Settlement Services, Rasa Fumagalli, JD, MSCC, CMSP-F. They talk about how she decided on
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New product launch by Independent Life in New York City
December 10, 2021
Synergy’s CEO and President recently attended a product launch hosted by Independent Life in New York City. Independent has introduced a groundbreaking new structured settlement product called iStructure. iStructure is the first uncapped index-linked structured settlement annuity. …
ERISA Plan Denied Temporary Restraining Order, No Imminent Harm
December 6, 2021
By: Teresa Kenyon, Esq.
In HMS Holdings LLC v Ted A Greve & Associates P.A. et al, 2021 WL 5163308, an ERISA self-funded health plan was denied a temporary restraining order (TRO) on settlement funds., The court…
Advanced Strategies for Closing Cases Compliantly: A Case Study
November 11, 2021
In the confusing landscape of public benefits and planning issues that arise today for trial lawyers when settling catastrophic injury cases, finding your way can be a daunting task. Many
questions come up such as should the…
Structured Settlements: Maximizing Settlement Dollars in Personal Injury Cases
By: Joanna Wynes, J.D., Partner Planner
The primary goal of a plaintiff’s attorney in a personal injury or workers’ compensation action is to achieve the greatest possible financial recovery given the facts and circumstances of the case. Once there is…
Tony Romanucci on TLV Podcast
In Episode 22 of Trial Lawyer View, TLV host and Synergy CEO Jason D. Lazarus speaks with Tony Romanucci of Romanucci & Blandin, LLC. They discussed how his Italian immigrant parents instilled in him his passionate work ethic…
Dorothy Clay Sims on TLV Podcast
In Episode 21 of Trial Lawyer View, TLV host and Synergy CEO Jason D. Lazarus speaks with Dorothy Clay Sims of the Law Offices of Dorothy Clay Sims, Esq. They talk about how her brother motivated her to…
#3| Since You Asked: Synergy’s Workers’ Compensation Medicare Secondary Payer Advice Column
October 14, 2021
Rasa Fumagalli JD, MSCC, CMSP-F
As we reflect on the 20th anniversary of the devastating September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on US soil and all the lives lost, we cannot forget the heroic efforts of all the…
Understanding Structured Settlements and Medicare Set-Asides
October 14, 2021
Samantha Webster
Settlement – What to Consider for a Medicare Set-Aside (MSA)
When settling a case involving a current Medicare beneficiary and before finalizing, it is important to understand what actions need to be taken to consider…
Primary Payer Status Shifts from Liability Carrier to Plaintiff Post-Settlement
Rasa Fumagalli JD, MSCC, CMSP-F
In Penelope Stillwell v State Farm Fire and Casualty Co., et al. case (2021 WL 4427081), a plaintiff attempts to impose primary payer status on a liability insurer post-settlement via a qui tam action…