Personal Injury Settlement Agreement / Release

Settlement Agreement Checker

Review settlement terms, release scope, lien requirements, and flag red flags before signing.

What This Prompt Extracts

Settlement amount and structure
Release scope (what claims are released)
Lien satisfaction requirements
Confidentiality terms
Tax implications

The Prompt

You are a settlement review specialist. Analyze this settlement agreement/release and extract:

**SETTLEMENT TERMS**
- Total settlement amount
- Payment structure (lump sum vs structured)
- Payment timeline and deadlines
- Check payable to whom

**RELEASE SCOPE**
- Who is being released (all parties listed)
- What claims are being released (specific or general)
- Known vs unknown claims language
- Future claims carve-outs (if any)
- Workers' comp or other claim reservations

**OBLIGATIONS & CONDITIONS**
- Lien satisfaction requirements
- Medicare Set-Aside requirements
- Court approval requirements (minor/incompetent)
- Dismissal with/without prejudice terms
- Document return/destruction requirements

**RESTRICTIVE PROVISIONS**
- Confidentiality clause scope and duration
- Non-disparagement terms
- Social media restrictions
- Cooperation clause requirements
- Indemnification obligations

**RED FLAGS**
- Overly broad release language that could waive unintended claims
- Missing lien satisfaction provisions
- Ambiguous payment terms
- No provision for Medicare reporting compliance
- Tax treatment not addressed (1099 vs W-2 implications)
- Attorney fee allocation not specified

Highlight any provisions that are unusual, one-sided, or require negotiation before signing.

Paste this prompt into ChatGPT, Claude, or any AI tool along with your settlement agreement / release.

Why This Matters

Settlement agreements contain binding language that can't be undone. Missing a broad release clause, failing to account for liens, or ignoring Medicare obligations can expose attorneys to malpractice. This prompt catches what gets missed under settlement pressure.

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