Tag: healthcare liens
What Is a Letter of Protection in an Illinois Personal Injury Case?
A Letter of Protection (LOP) is a legal agreement. It is used in personal injury cases in Illinois to help accident victims receive medical treatment while their case is ongoing. If an injured person does not have health insurance or cannot afford upfront medical costs, their attorney may issue an LOP to a healthcare provider.…
Reimbursing health insurance for Personal Injures
If you have a personal injury case, you might have to pay back your health insurance company for the medical bills they covered. This is due to Illinois law, which allows for healthcare subrogation. Healthcare subrogation means that health insurance companies have the legal right to be reimbursed from a personal injury settlement for the…
Can I Use a Medical Lien to Pay Bills After a Car Accident?
When faced with medical bills after a car accident, many people prefer to have a medical lien placed on their bills. When a lien is placed on a bill, this means that the bill does not have to be paid until a case is settled or until the end of a court case. This scenario…