In the course of your personal injury case, you will have many people filing liens against the final settlement in order to be paid back for the services that they initially performed. If you are not cautious and aware of the amounts of these liens, they can eat away at the total amount you will receive for your settlement. While all liens must be honored, there are specific liens that will take precedence over others. Some of these liens are Government liens.
How can you tell if a lien is a Government lien? Government liens will come about in instances where a government agency has provided coverage or funds to help you in your recovery. These expenses may include medical expenses paid by Medicare and Medicaid, or another government medical program such as ERISA.
Because these entities are extremely slow in responding to requests for lien information, they may cause substantial delays in the disbursement of your funds after settlement. Although there are other kinds of liens that may be placed upon your case by hospitals, physicians, and physical therapy providers, government liens are the most important as well as the most onerous.
These are complex lien situations that require an experienced personal injury attorney to help resolve. With each situation offering its own complexities and circumstances, it is highly advisable and suggested that you consult with your attorney for more information. If you would like more information about personal injury representation in RI and MA, contact S. Joshua Macktaz at (401) 861-1155 now for a free consultation.
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