Lien in plain English
A repayment claim against settlement or judgment funds.
Where this term may appear
Settlement accounting and correspondence from payers or providers asserting repayment rights.
What to verify
Keep the documents supporting lien separate from assumptions or estimates, and confirm any state-law limits or settlement consequences with counsel.
Why context matters
The availability, measure, or effect of Lien can depend on state law and the facts of the claim.
Use official and primary sources for current medical, licensing, court, and state-law information.