Posts by Cheryl Mudd
Sexual Assault Cases: Steps to Avoid Lien-Related Delays
Changes to our societal norms and state laws have allowed hundreds of thousands of sexual assault victims a chance to settle lawsuits. With that increase comes the need to understand and pursue lien resolution for both physical and emotional claims in these cases. Treatment for these injuries was paid by insurers that may have subrogation/reimbursement…
Read MoreSuccess in Reducing Difficult Self-Funded ERISA Plan Lien
Medical malpractice cases where the injuries may alter their life but not necessarily result in constant treatment are difficult to prove the future medicals and distinguish pain and suffering. Recently, one of our firms represented a Pennsylvania man who suffered from an MRSA infection due to medical malpractice. As a result, he totaled $661,769.86 in…
Read MoreMedicare Lien Reduced to $0
A Michigan woman sustained multiple injuries from a motor vehicle accident and built up a Medicare lien of over $15,000. John Buford, Single Event Lead Attorney at MASSIVE, reviewed the ICD codes provided by Medicare and found they included an unrelated injury in the lien amount. After obtaining the necessary documents to back his…
Read MoreDiscovering a Trusted Partner
By Todd Franklin, Partner at MASSIVE In my previous blog on Cultivating a Culture for Profitability, I discussed the importance of categorizing your tasks based on if they are profitable or not. I’ve received a lot of positive feedback from firms. They find that focusing on revenue-generating work leads to a more upbeat and…
Read MoreMASSIVE Reduces Medicare Lien by over 93%
A Texas woman developed pressure sores due to nursing home negligence. The plaintiff also had previous health ailments that were unrelated to the negligence. During her time in the hospital, she built up a total of $297,357.16 in Medicare liens. After reviewing the case, Christina Sanalitro, Senior Lien Negotiator at MASSIVE, was able to…
Read MoreMASSIVE Announced as Lien Resolution Administrator for JCCP No. 4977
The Superior Court of the State of California in Alameda County has selected MASSIVE: Medical and Subrogation Specialists to be the Lien Resolution Administrator for the JCCP No. 4977. The lien resolution process is moving along steadily as MASSIVE has already negotiated Lien Resolution Programs with multiple subrogation firms and established a Medicare Global Resolution…
Read More$229k Private Lien Completely Waived for Mass Tort Claimant
A Florida client developed lung cancer from asbestos and totaled a private healthcare lien of $229,037.41. Andre DePalma, Lien Negotiation Specialist, and Chelsea Wales, Lien Resolution Manager at MASSIVE reviewed the case and saw that the copays and deductible alone were already half of the net settlement. This lien holder is notoriously stubborn in…
Read MoreFuture Medical Allocations 101
If you’re looking for a way to increase your settlements (and who isn’t?), then Future Medical Allocations (FMAs) could be the answer. FMAs are a great leverage tool and are used to provide client protection and maximize case value. They safeguard a plaintiff’s future benefits and protect the firm from unnecessary risk. Any case…
Read MoreStrategies for Better Results for your Mass Tort Cases
When working on your mass tort cases, do you handle the lien resolution process differently than your single event cases? Mass tort lien resolution can be very similar to that of single event cases. Preparation is the key to handling any case, whether it’s on a large scale or not. Best practices are to…
Read MoreFemale Attorneys’ Important Role in Mass Tort
By Marcy Spitz, Esq In the area of mass tort law, the involvement of female attorneys has proven to be a transformative force, especially in cases related to women’s health product safety and women’s health overall. These legal experts bring a unique perspective, empathy, and an innate understanding of the salient factors that define…
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