Hello, I’m Attorney Michael Gobaud from Adam Kutner, Injury Attorneys.
We are frequently asked: What’s a settlement lien?
Generally speaking, a lien is a court order placed on your personal property to satisfy the debt owed to another person or entity.
More specifically, a settlement lien may be filed with the court system after a personal injury case, by any entity that paid any portion of your bills, in order to withhold a portion of your final settlement amount.
Some of the most common personal injury settlement lien holders are your healthcare providers, health insurance, auto insurance, workers comp insurance, or Medicare or Medicaid.
Any of these entities may impose a lien on your settlement to ensure that they are paid back for any fees they may have covered throughout the duration of your recovery. If the judge approves it, then the person holding the lien is entitled to get paid from your settlement before you do.
Our team of professional personal injury attorneys can help you understand this process and make sure you get as much of your settlement as possible.
To learn more about how we can get you the maximum compensation for your injuries, visit our website or contact us today - (702) 382-0000.
