Category: LIENS

In the world of personal injury litigation, where settlements can make or break a client’s future well-being, coordination of benefits is no longer a side issue, it’s central to protecting your client’s recovery. For veterans, military retirees, and their families,

In past blog posts, we have explored critical lien resolution topics like: from the cost of post-resolution chaos to the ethics of outsourcing, from deciding which liens to outsource to mastering identification, verification, audit, and negotiation. The picture is clear:

Healthcare liens can dramatically reduce a client’s net recovery if mistakes are made, making effective negotiation one of the most important skills a trial lawyer can develop or wisely outsource.  So, what makes lien negotiation so critical, and how can

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

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

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

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 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

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

For personal injury firms, lien resolution is one of the most time-consuming and risk-heavy aspects of personal injury practice. Every lien has the potential to cut into your client’s net recovery and expose your firm to liability if mistakes are