Description
One cannot be an effective mediator without the ability to reduce outstanding medical bills, cash advances, attorney letters of protection, and liens. This course goes through the strategies of effectively dealing with these obstacles to settlement. Successful treatment of these issues provides additional leverage on all parties involved to reach a settlement.
Outline
SETTLING DIFFICULT CASES – REDUCING LIENS, BILLS, ETC.
I. CASH ADVANCES
II. LETTER OF PROTECTION
III. CHIROPRACTOR BILLS
IV. MEDICAL BILLS
V. COLLECTION AGENCY
VI. MEDICAL PAYMENT LIEN
VII. HEALTH INSURANCE LIEN
VIII. ERISA LIEN
IX. MEDICARE LIEN
X. MEDICAID LIEN
XI. HOSPITAL LIEN
XII. AMBULANCE LIEN
XIII. WORKER’S COMPENSATION LIEN
XIV. PREVIOUS ATTORNEY LIEN
XV. LIEN FROM ANOTHER CASE (Including Child Support)
XVI. MEDIATION INVOLVING BANKRUPTCY CASE
XVII. VA HOSPITAL LIENS
XVIII. GOVERNMENT LIENS