Is the hospital and my work insurance entitled to get my whole accident settlement check?
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Is the hospital and my work insurance entitled to get my whole accident settlement check?
The hospital and my insurance on my job
had a lean put on my accident settlement
check. Is that possible?
Asked on September 13, 2017 under Accident Law, South Carolina
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
If what the hospital is owed and what the insurer paid out for you equaled or exceeded the settlement, then yes, they could get the whole thing. A hospital or medical care provider is entilted to be paid; an insurer can recover the monies it paid to you or on your behalf.
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