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What Is A Hospital Lien?

 

A: If you have been in an accident that was the result of another person’s negligence and you received treatment at a hospital in Texas, the hospital has the right to file a lien for payment of their bill against your claim.  The lien is filed at the County Clerk's office and insures the hospital will be paid first out of your settlement proceeds.  Your attorney will check for liens when your case has settled, but if you are handling your claim yourself, be careful, not knowing that a lien was filed is no excuse should the hospital come after you for payment sometimes months or even years after your case has settled.  


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