Physicians Liens
By Mark R. Raddatz of Kohn Law Firm S.C. - Please click above for full article.
It is important to note that physicians may contract with their patients, through the patient's attorney of record, by use of a Physician/Doctor Lien. These documents are often simple, one page agreements, and set forth that the physician is given a lien on any settlement, claim, judgment, or verdict resulting from the underlying accident or illness. Furthermore, such documents have the patient acknowledge that the debt is due, recognize that such agreement is for the protection of the physician, and finally, that payment is not contingent upon the outcome of the personal injury case. The documents are signed by both the patient and their attorney, and may be filed with the court of record for the personal injury case.
