What are Medical Liens?

Medical liens are legal claims placed by healthcare providers against personal injury settlements or judgments to ensure payment for medical services related to accident injuries. When patients receive medical treatment for injuries caused by third parties, providers can file liens to secure payment from any future settlement proceeds rather than billing health insurance or demanding immediate payment.

Why medical liens matter

• Ensures provider payment: Guarantees healthcare providers receive compensation from settlements
• Affects settlement amounts: Reduces the amount patients receive from injury settlements
• Creates payment obligations: Must be satisfied before settlement funds are distributed

How Solace can help

A Solace advocate can help you understand medical liens on your settlement, negotiate lien amounts with providers, and ensure liens are properly documented and valid. Advocates can also coordinate with attorneys to protect your interests in settlement distributions.