Judicial Education: Expanding Knowledge, Awareness and Appreciation Among State Court Judges to Secure Increased Use of Structured Settlements

Insurance partner Sandra Jones attended the NSSTA Fall Educational Conference to present a session on judicial education. 

NSSTA’s judicial education program aims to equip judges with the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed decisions on whether a structured settlement truly serves the best interests of the injured party. 1). Preventing exploitation of Vulnerable Litigants. A judge handling a case involving a minor or a cognitively impaired adult must understand the long-term financial implications of structured settlements to protect the plaintiff from being exploited.  2). Judicial training promotes the adoption of best practices, improving consistency and fairness in rulings.