Understanding Texas Hospital Liens

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In Texas, the law provides a way for hospitals to secure an interest in your personal injury case for payment of their services. This is known as a hospital lien and if perfected, it can make or break the recovery in a case. Liens can be frustrating and can delay the settlement process. Our firm understands the laws regarding hospital liens and will fight to help you settle those liens and help you move on with your life.

Chapter 55 of the Texas Property Code lays out the laws regarding liens and how it comes into existence and what must happen for it become valid. Basically, if you were admitted into a hospital within 72 hours of an accident for injuries related to the accident, then the hospital can file a lien against the claim for compensation. The lien must be filed with the county clerk’s office before any disbursement of funds for the accident injuries are made. The lien continues until paid in full and discharged under the law.

Our office has experience with hospital liens and how to make make your settlement work to get your liens paid. Not all liens have to be paid in full before a release of lien can be obtained. We can negotiate a reduction in those liens and understand the laws regarding the charges made part of the value of the lien. A hospital is required to place a lien for no more than fair value of those services. If you have liens, you need our help.
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