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Personal Injury Lien Negotiations in Indiana

Nearly every accident victim who has been wrongfully injured will have a lien on any settlement he or she receives if they have received workers compensation benefits, have unpaid bills with a hospital, or have had medical bills paid by a third party or health insurance company. This lien can attach to the settlement by law and the lien holder can pursue an action against the injured person or their estate to repay the lien in full. This lien could be for medical expenses paid by an insurance company, a hospital or other lien holder.

At Doehrman Chamberlain, our attorneys are experienced at handing personal injury lien negotiations in Indiana. With more than 60 years of combined experience, we are dedicated to helping injured victims receive full and fair compensation for their injuries after an accident. Our lawyers are AV-rated* and nationally recognized for providing skilled and knowledgeable representation.

Contact our firm today online or by telephone at 800-269-3443 to speak with an experienced Indianapolis personal injury attorney.

Why Does a Lien Attach to a Settlement?

When you are injured, it usually will take time before a settlement can be reached to pay for your medical expenses. In the meantime, workers compensation, your insurance provider, or the medical facility may cover some of your costs. After you receive a settlement for your injuries, the insurer or company will have a lien against your settlement for the amount they covered.

For example, if your insurance company covered $100,000 in medical expenses, you will need to pay $100,000 to that company from any settlement you receive. If you do not pay the amount or any negotiated lower amount, the lien holder may be able bring a lawsuit against you for the money they are owed.

Negotiating With the Lien Holder

If you hire an experienced attorney to handle your claim, you may be able to reduce negotiate with a lien holder to accept a lower amount.

Our attorneys have experience negotiating these liens with insurance providers, hospitals and other lien holders. We can help you understand the lien process and how it will affect your settlement.

Let Us Help You · Doehrman Chamberlain in Indianapolis, Indiana

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, we can help you with every aspect of your claim, including lien negotiations. Contact us online or by telephone at 800-269-3443 to speak with an experienced Indiana attorney about liens on your settlement.

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    A medical malpractice trial in St. Joseph Circuit Court ended abruptly Thursday morning after both sides reached a confidential, out-of-court settlement. The agreement came as attorneys were preparing for the fourth day of trial.

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    In December 2001, our personal injury lawyers obtained a jury verdict in the amount of $10,000,000.00 in the case of Butrum v. Rosemont Tavern. The drunk driver was sneaking drinks while working as a bartender.

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    While working off of a ladder the client passed out and fell over 25 feet to the ground. He suffered a fractured lumbar spine and a mild traumatic brain injury. By the time of the trial the client had returned to work but was moving from job to job because of a changed personality and attention problems caused by the brain injury he had suffered during the fall.

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    The victim suffered permanent brain injury as the result of a head-on auto accident. As a result of her brain injury, the plaintiff had no recollection of the collision. Our Indianapolis, Indiana personal injury lawyers utilized an accident reconstruction expert to perform a computer analysis to provide clear evidence of the sequence of the collision.

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    A 73 year old woman, in the final stages of Alzheimer's Disease died from a ruptured colon in an assisted living facility. This unfortunate woman was totally dependent on the facility's staff for her care. A three-member arbitration panel found unanimously that the negligence of the staff was the cause of this woman's untimely death.

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