Medical & Injury Terms

Letter of Protection (LOP)

A letter from an attorney to a medical provider guaranteeing payment from a future settlement.

In Personal Injury Cases

LOPs allow injury victims to receive necessary medical treatment without upfront payment. The provider agrees to wait for payment until the case settles.

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