Lien
California Plaintiff’s Lien Reduced by Over $80,000
MASSIVE ensured a California plaintiff was able to take home his full net settlement despite a lien that was more than double the settlement amount. After suffering from a failed knee replacement and having to receive additional treatment due to the implant’s failure, the plaintiff was hit with a lien of almost $85,000, a bill…
Read MoreERISA and its Impact on You
By Marcy Spitz, Esq. Most practitioners see the acronym ERISA and roll their eyes knowing there is more to do. Do not despair. ERISA notices are workable, here is what you need to know. As a personal injury attorney, you are aware that when your client treats for their injury, they most likely are…
Read MoreMASSIVE Welcomes Senior Lien Negotiator, Christina Sanalitro
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MASSIVE Welcomes Christina Sanalitro, Senior Lien Negotiator, to Nation’s Leading Independent Lien Resolution Provider SOUTHFIELD, MI, January 20, 2021 MASSIVE: Medical and Subrogation Specialists, the industry’s most advanced and responsive healthcare lien resolution company, is pleased to announce the addition of Christina Sanalitro as a Senior Lien Negotiator. Christina will play…
Read MoreFebruary 4, 2021 – “ERISA Lien Essentials: The Dos and Don’ts of Managing Complex Plans” Webinar
Are ERISA liens proving to be too much for your firm to handle? Join Ryan Weiner and Marcy Spitz, two leaders of MASSIVE’s expert team of analysts, on 2/4 as they discuss tips and tricks for handling ERISA liens. This free webinar will be held on Thursday, February 4 at 1:30pm ET and will address:…
Read MoreMASSIVE Reduces Malpractice Victim’s ERISA Lien to Zero
MASSIVE stepped in to resolve a lien after a cancer misdiagnosis lead to confusion regarding the preexisting need for treatment. A Michigan plaintiff was told she had one type of cancer, received treatment for it, then was informed that she had been misdiagnosed with another type of cancer. The plaintiff began the correct form of…
Read MoreMASSIVE Does it Again! ERISA Lien Fully Eliminated After Careful Review of Plan Language
MASSIVE’s expert attorneys completely eliminated an ERISA lien arising from a motor vehicle accident lawsuit in less than five months. This challenging subrogation claim was governed by case law where the employer can demand 100% of a plaintiff’s settlement. And while the lien holder had offered to reduce the $284,000 lien by 25% due to…
Read MoreLien Resolution Success
In depth review of plan language did not support the healthcare lien. MASSIVE reduced a $1.3 million Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield lien to $10,000 after a California plaintiff was severely burned in a house fire. In addition to burns, the plaintiff suffered permanent disfigurement, chronic asthma and respiratory complications along with emotional injuries. While…
Read MoreAnother Successful Lien Resolution!
A MASSIVE Lien Resolution Increases Settlement for Plaintiff MASSIVE increases settlement and reduced liens by $1,500,000 for a motorcycle rider from Nassau County, New York. The 19 year old plaintiff was involved in an accident near a bridge within an unmarked construction zone. The case settled against the construction company for $4.8 million due to injuries…
Read MoreMedicare Reimbursement: What Happens When You Overpay Medicare?
In a personal injury lawsuit, there is a health insurance carrier responsible for health care bills. If your client is covered by Medicare at the time of your injury you must report the injury to Medicare and your client will likely owe them for part of that care. If you happen to overpay Medicare during…
Read MoreMASSIVE at the AAJ Winter Convention 2020
New Orleans, LA MASSIVE is a longtime supporter of the AAJ and we are excited to connect with friends and clients in New Orleans this weekend! If you haven’t yet registered for their Winter Convention and are looking for some information, here’s the link. At MASSIVE, we’re ready to save you time and money with…
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