Can I dispute or negotiate a lien amount before checks go out? | NC

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Q: Can I dispute or negotiate a lien amount before the settlement checks are sent out? A: Yes—lien issues are commonly handled before any settlement money is paid out. Once the person holding the settlement funds, including a lawyer, has notice of a medical-related lien claim, they have a legal duty to hold back enough money to pay valid medical claims before distributing the rest. If you…