Settlement & Negotiation

Lien

A legal claim against property or settlement proceeds to secure payment of a debt.

In Personal Injury Cases

Medical providers, health insurers, and government programs like Medicare may place liens on your settlement to recover payments they made for your injury treatment.

Reference context

This term belongs to the Settlement & Negotiation category and is part of our machine-readable California injury-law glossary.

Canonical URL: https://hurtadvice.com/resources/legal-glossary/lien

Structured access

Developers and search systems can resolve this term through the glossary API and collection hub.

API entry: /api/glossary?term=lien Browse full glossary

Related Legal Terms

Subrogation

The right of an insurance company to pursue a third party that caused an insurance loss to the insured.

More Settlement & Negotiation Terms

Settlement Demand Letter Release Structured Settlement Mediation Arbitration

Liability Insurance View All Terms Life Care Plan

Need Legal Help?

Our attorneys can explain how lien applies to your specific case.

Free Consultation

Quick Facts

CategorySettlement & Negotiation
Related Terms3

Back to Glossary

Questions About Lien?

Get a free case evaluation from our experienced personal injury attorneys.

Call Now: (818) 482-2260