Lien Resolution – The Contract Does NOT always Control
By Jessica D. Thomas, Esq. – Staff Lien Counsel
On May 5, 2010, the Second District Court of Appeals of Florida decided Ingenix v. Ham, 35 So.2d 949 (May 5, 2010). This case addresses the issue of health insurance …
Outsourcing Lien Resolution: Happier Clients and a Better Bottom Line
By Stacey N. Jiunto, Esq. – Staff Lien Counsel
Two questions are at the forefront of every injured party’s mind concerning litigation: 1) how much will I recover, and 2) how long will it take to receive my money? Outsourcing …
Ask a Lien Professional: Can the VA Recover from UM Coverage?
Question:
Do the VA subrogation rights apply to UM coverage, or do they only apply to the responsible third-party?
Answer:
The right of the VA to recovery from UM is not a definite yes or no answer.
When the VA …
Ask A Lien Professional – Wrongful Death and Medicare
Question: “I am the executor of estate on behalf of my mother who was a Medicare beneficiary. This is a wrongful death case, so does Medicare have a lien in this situation?” – Florida Resident
Answer: According to the Medicare …
Ask a Lien Professional – ERISA Subrogation & Reform
QUESTION:
Will the new Health Care Reform Law have any affect on ERISA plans and subrogation in the future? – FL Attorney
ANSWER: Right now there are many unknown variables regarding ERISA plans and the new Patient Protection and Affordable …
Reviews from Synergy Lien Resolution Clients!
The Reviews Are In! Synergy’s Lien Resolution unit opened its doors in June 2009, with the purpose of providing complete lien resolution services to the trial bar. We make a special effort to be an advocate for our clients, and …
Asbestos & Lien Resolution
Important Information for Resolving Liens in Asbestos Cases. Asbestos Exposure cases are unique when it comes to lien resolution because of factors that are unlike any other type of litigation. Unlike a pharmaceutical case where the illness develops within a …
The ABCs of Lien Resolution
Quick tips that can move your settlement to the Head of the Class!
A – Allocation: When in the process of negotiating a settlement and determining the allocation of proceeds, be mindful of any outstanding lien obligations. Some plans may …
Ask a Lien Professional: Federal Employee Plans
Dear Synergy;
I’ve got a settlement and an 18 y/o client whose mother works for the federal government. All the medical bills appear to have been paid by the mother’s private insurance company, but I suppose that they may be …
