Can an insurance company put a property damage lien on the funds I get in a bodily injury settlement?
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Can an insurance company put a property damage lien on the funds I get in a bodily injury settlement?
Asked on March 18, 2012 under Accident Law, Louisiana
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Depending upon the terms of your insurance policy at issue with respect to the auto accident that you are writing about, it is entirely possible as well as allowable under the laws of many states in this country for one's insurance carrier can lien a personal injury lawsuit for monies advanced for the plaintiff out of his or her own insurance policy in effect at the time of the accident.
If you have a lawsuit filed by an attorney for you, I suggest that you consult with him or her further about your question and the lien by your insurance carrier on it.
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