Tag: 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.…
Medicare payments after a Car Accident
If you are on Medicare, then Medicare might pay some medical bills after an injury in a car accident. Unfortunately, Medicare’s involvement with your personal injury case does not end there. Medicare holds a lien on your case. A lien is a legally enforceable right of payment. If you have a personal injury claim, Federal…