Navigating the Maze of Hospital Liens
Navigating hospital and provider liens in personal injury cases can be a labyrinthine process. These liens trigger ethical considerations, generally involve inflated charges, and have intricate state-specific regulations to navigate. For personal injury attorneys, understanding these liens and devising effective
Why Lien Identification, Verification, and Audit Are Critical for Personal Injury Firms
Lien resolution doesn’t start with negotiation—it starts with identification, verification, and audit. Without these foundational processes, a law firm risks missed claims, overpayment, compliance issues, and dissatisfied clients.
Identification is Mission Critical
You can’t resolve what you don’t know
Lien Reduction Strategies: Navigating Federal and Military Healthcare Liens
When settling cases involving clients with federal or military healthcare coverage, understanding the complex landscape of lien recovery rights is crucial. This blog highlights key issues and strategies related to federal employee and military healthcare liens.
FEHBA Liens
The Federal
Why Lien Resolution Is So Challenging for Personal Injury Law Firms—And Why It Matters
For personal injury firms, achieving a settlement or verdict is only half the battle. The real work isn’t finished until every lien is resolved. Yet lien resolution remains one of the most daunting aspects of personal injury practice. It is
Medicaid Lien Resolution Fundamentals
Medicaid liens often arise in personal injury cases where the injured party is indigent, and the program has covered the client’s medical expenses. Under federal law, Medicaid programs must recover these expenses from third-party settlements. However, the process is governed
Why Some Trial Lawyers Wake Up Anxious and What to Do About It
If you’re waking up already stressed, heart racing, mind spinning, feeling like you’re behind before the day begins, you are not alone. In fact, it’s more common than you think among trial lawyers.
Recently on the Trial Lawyer View podcast, …
The Future Is Now – Emerging Technology to Help Personal Injury Firms Scale
⚖️ Why Personal Injury Firms Can’t Ignore Legal Tech Anymore
For years, the legal profession has been slow to adopt new tools. But something is shifting. Supio’s Founder and CEO, Jerry Zhouhas said that law firms can see …
Why Reimbursement Agreements in ERISA Plans Matter for Trial Lawyers
When representing injury victims, trial lawyers often find themselves navigating the murky waters of ERISA self-funded plans. A recurring and increasingly problematic issue is the use of reimbursement agreements. Some ERISA plans will refuse to pay claims until the
From Ranger School to Law Firm CEO: 7 Leadership Plays That Scale a PI Practice
When John S. Berry and I sat down for Trial Lawyer View, one moment hit me like a flash grenade: “As of last Friday, Berry Law has about 187 employees in 12 states.” That kind of growth doesn’t happen by …
The Personal Injury Professional’s Guide to Lien Types: What You Need to Know
In the high-stakes world of personal injury litigation, one word can quietly threaten your client’s net recovery and your firm’s efficiency: liens.
From government agencies to private insurers, everyone wants a piece of your client’s recovery. But not all …
