Legal Question in Health Care Law in Virginia

Statutory Lien - Hospital

It is my understanding that there is a $2000.00 statutory lien limit for hospitals when there is a third party personal injury. My question: is this for each visit or is this for the entire incident. I have read the Virginia Code � 8.01-66.2. and believe it addresses the lien limit on a per visit basis. Secondly, can the patient be pursued for the balance due after the statutory lien amount is applied?

Thank you in advance

Brent


Asked on 7/01/04, 4:35 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
G. Joseph Holthaus III Law Offices of G. Joseph Holthaus

Re: Statutory Lien - Hospital

Maryland law on the matter allows a hospital to take up to 50 percent of any recovery. Filing requirements apply and the statutory limitation period is one year.

Contact an attorney should you need to discuss.

Joe Holthaus

(410) 799-9002

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Answered on 7/05/04, 12:42 am


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