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When you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, securing a personal injury settlement can provide much-needed financial relief. However, if you’re one of the millions of Americans who rely on Medicaid for healthcare, receiving a settlement could raise important questions about your eligibility for benefits. Medicaid is a needs-based program, meaning that your income…

One question many personal injury clients have when they receive a settlement is, “Why does my insurance company get to claim a part of my settlement?” After enduring the challenges of recovering from an injury, receiving compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering feels like a much-deserved relief. However, it’s common for…

Receiving a personal injury settlement is an essential step toward recovery, but if Medicaid has covered any medical expenses related to your injury, they may be entitled to a portion of your settlement. Medicaid’s right to claim part of your settlement is known as a subrogation right, and understanding how Medicaid’s lien works is crucial…

If you’ve recently settled a personal injury case and received Medicare benefits to cover treatment costs, you may wonder how much Medicare can claim from your settlement. Medicare’s right to recover payments is known as a Medicare lien, and it’s essential to understand how these liens work to ensure you retain as much of your…

After the hard work of securing a personal injury settlement, one pressing question remains: “How long until I receive my money?” The time between reaching a settlement and receiving your funds can feel like a waiting game, especially if you’re dealing with medical bills, lost wages, or other financial challenges resulting from your injury. At…

Most of our clients ask us why their health insurance should pay for their medical bills when the accident they were involved in was caused by someone else. Using health insurance to pay for medical expenses in a personal injury case can significantly increase the net settlement you receive. This is due to lower negotiated…