When you settle a personal injury claim in Massachusetts, you may not keep the entire amount. Health insurers, hospitals, MassHealth, and others who paid for your treatment may assert a lien — a legal right to be reimbursed from your recovery.
Massachusetts hospitals can assert liens for the reasonable value of care provided to accident victims. Health insurers and government programs like MassHealth and Medicare often have subrogation or reimbursement rights as well.
These liens can significantly reduce a net recovery if not handled properly. However, the amounts are frequently negotiable, and various rules can limit what must be repaid.
An experienced attorney identifies all liens, negotiates them down where possible, and ensures the injured person keeps as much of the settlement as the law allows.
If you've been injured in Massachusetts, Injury Claim Team can connect you with an experienced personal injury attorney at no cost. Call 973-566-5599 any time for a free, confidential case review — there's no fee unless you win.
Injured in Massachusetts? Your free case review is one call away. Reach us at 973-566-5599 — available 24/7, no fee unless you win.