by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., CELA<\/p>\n
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Generally, every hospital, nursing home, licensed physician, or dentist may assert a lien for services rendered by way of treatment, care, or maintenance to any person who has sustained personal injuries in an accident as a result of negligence or alleged negligence of any other person.[1]<\/a> The lien attaches to the proceeds of any settlement, award, or judgment an injured person may obtain from a third party as a result of the injuries for which services were provided.[2]<\/a> Hospital liens may be difficult to negotiate; however, such liens are subject to strict filing and notice requirements[3]<\/a> and failure to comply with the statute is fatal to the lien claim.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n New Jersey imposes liens for child support against any proceeds recovered from a personal injury settlement.[4]<\/a> The lien shall have priority over all other levies and garnishments against the net proceeds of any settlement, judgment, or (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., CELA Hospital Liens Generally, every hospital, nursing home, licensed physician, or dentist may assert a lien for services rendered by way of treatment, care, or maintenance to any person who has sustained personal injuries…<\/span><\/p>\nChild Support<\/em><\/h3>\n