Hospitals sometimes place liens on patients’ assets to make sure they get paid for medical services. Hospital liens can make the process of getting a settlement for a personal injury claim more difficult because the hospital may be entitled to a portion of your settlement in order to settle your bills. If you have medical bills as a result of a personal injury, contact the Law Offices of David Kohm for help with your case.
A lien is a legal document stating that the hospital has a right to your assets in order to settle your bill. Thus, if you are entitled to a settlement of $10,000 and you have a hospital bill of $9,000, the hospital may be entitled to most of your settlement. How much of your settlement you get to keep depends on state law as well as on how persuasive your attorney is in court. For this reason, you need to have a qualified attorney on your side if you have hospital bills resulting from a personal injury such as from a car accident, slipping on a wet floor, or any other injury occurring as a result of someone else’s actions.
In some cases, your insurance company may be responsible for settling hospital bills. This is part of the reason why attorneys often suggest suing your insurer as well as the responsible party if you can’t get a settlement from your insurance company for your personal injury.
While some states—notably Florida, Illinois, and New York—have specific laws related to liens placed against injured parties’ assets, Texas does not have a specific law as of right now. That’s why you need an Arlington personal injury attorney like those at the Law Offices of David Kohm to help you if you have suffered a personal injury. If you have been injured and need help securing your settlement, please call 817-204-0900 for a consultation.
