What is a medical lien?

A medical lien is a legal claim that a healthcare provider, health insurer, or government program (like Medicare or Medicaid) places on your personal injury settlement to recover payment for treatment they provided. Liens must be satisfied from your settlement before you receive your portion. Common lien holders include hospitals, health insurance companies, Medicare, Medicaid, and medical funding companies. Lien amounts are often negotiable. At Kane Trial Law, we identify all liens early in your case and negotiate to reduce them at settlement, maximizing the amount you take home.