Lien Resolution In Personal Injury Cases

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You are injured in an accident that was caused by another party’s recklessness or negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for your property damage, medical costs, pain and suffering, and any other costs related to the accident.

Reasons Liens are placed on Personal Injury Cases

Medicare

Child Support

Medicaid

State Disability

MedicareDid you receive medical benefits from Medicare either because you are totally disabled or of the age to receive benefits?If Medicare paid out benefits on your behalf related to your accident, they are entitled to reimbursement.

Child SupportIf your injuries created a hardship for making your child support payments, a lien will be placed on your personal injury lawsuit. Before funds can be disbursed in your case, your lawyer is required to determine whether you are up to date on child support.

MedicaidIf Medicaid afforded you benefits for injuries related to your accident claim, they are entitled to repayment.This doesn’t mean that you have to reimburse money used for unrelated expenses. Medicaid will provide a printout of all expenses for evaluation.

State DisabilityIf your work related case is initially denied, you may receive state disability benefits.If the court finds in your favor and the workers compensation carrier pays you for lost wages, you must reimburse the state.

Contact UsAt the Law Offices of Beninato & Matrafaljo, we provide decades of legal

experience to those who have been Personal injured in accident. Contact us to discuss the feasibility of a claim on your behalf.