Master the nuances of medical indemnity funds, wrongful death distributions, and CPLR 50-a/50-b calculations.
"I went to law school because I love math!" said no lawyer ever—but in New York, settlement math matters.
This course breaks down the critical calculations required on personal injury and medical malpractice settlements necessary for court approval and final payment.
Learn about the unique present value formula of judgments, the fractional distribution of wrongful death proceeds, the grossing up of Medical Indemnity Fund percentages, and the varied interest calculations owed on judgments.
We'll walk you through the procedural steps for securing court-approved settlements, from Orders to Judgments. Gain the tools to navigate New York's complex settlement landscape—and maximize results for your clients.
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President of New York Settlement Math, Inc.
Sam is co-founder and President of NYSM, Inc., a full-service structured settlement brokerage with a concentration in personal injury, medical malpractice, maritime liabilities, and the complicated settlement and judgment math of New York. To further serve his clients and help them to appreciate New York's challenging settlement math, Sam created an exclusive and proprietary website featuring custom-made online settlement calculators.
Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at NYSM, Inc.
Kira is a co-founder and Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at NYSM, Inc. Kira has more than 30 years of experience working as a specialist in marketing and advertising, including eight years as Luxury Goods and Retail Director at New York magazine. She has put her extensive marketing background to use in promoting the benefits of structured settlements and new business development at NYSM, Inc.
Senior Trial Attorney and CEO of Finz & Finz, P. C.
Stuart is the Senior Trial Attorney and CEO of Finz & Finz. He is one of New York's most accomplished plaintiff trial lawyers, and for more than four decades he has litigated complex, high-stakes cases involving catastrophic personal injury, medical malpractice, and product liability. He has obtained numerous seven- and eight-figure verdicts and settlements and has received numerous accolades throughout his career.
Trial Attorney at Finz & Finz, P. C.
Brandon is a Trial Attorney at Finz & Finz. He focuses his practice on complex, high-exposure personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death litigation. He graduated with honors from Georgetown University Law School. Since joining Finz & Finz in 2020, Brandon has secured tens of millions of dollars on behalf of the firm's clients while also playing a pivotal role in all aspects of the firm's litigation practice.
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