Posts Tagged ‘lien resolution’
MASSIVE’s “ERISA Lien Essentials: The Dos and Don’ts of Managing Complex Plans” Webinar is Tomorrow!
Please join MASSIVE’s COO, Ryan Weiner, and experienced attorney and partner, Marcy Spitz, tomorrow at 1:30pm ET as they discuss how to handle ERISA liens in order to improve the overall process and increase settlements. If you feel like you’re in the dark when it comes to ERISA liens, you’re not going to want to…
Read MoreCalifornia 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 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 MoreEthics in Lien Resolution Webinar
Please join MASSIVE for our webinar “Ethics in Lien Resolution: The Practical Guide to your Decisions” on Tuesday, September 15th at 1pm EDT. We will be discussing how to navigate legal and ethical requirements that law firms face today when handling lien resolution for their clients. Our free webinar will provide you with tools to…
Read MoreMASSIVE’s Mass Tort Team Lowers $92,000 VA Lien
Recently, we were hired by a law firm to negotiate a Veterans Administration lien where the plaintiff required revision surgery on his hip implant. The VA covered his healthcare costs of $34,000 for a different facility, however, they reported a lien of $120,000 – a $92,000 difference. The VA asserted that if the plaintiff used one of its facilities, its lien would have been closer to $120,000 for those same services. It also…
Read MoreJoin us on Tuesday, June 30th at 1pm
Is navigating Medicare a headache for your law firm? We can help. Please join MASSIVE for “Medicare: Formulating Disputes and Finalizing Liens” webinar to help you navigate this complex process from start to finish. Our expert panel will provide you with useful information to successfully negotiate and resolve liens through Medicare. If you are looking…
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…
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