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   Jeffrey D. Lee

   Scottsdale Criminal Defense Attorney

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   Answered October 05, 2010 09:40. No. The settlement will be paid to your attorney, who will hold the money in trust, deduct their fee and any expenses, and then pay the doctors (if hired by the firm for the case), and then pay you. You will only receive what's left after the other payments are handed out.

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   Nima Taradji

   Chicago Car / Auto Accident Lawyer

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   Answered October 05, 2010 15:31. As Attorney Lee stated, you will be the last one getting paid after the attorneys fees, costs, payment to any medical providers pursuant to a medical lien or a subrogation right of recovery.
   
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   Andrew Myers

   North Andover Personal Injury Lawyer

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   Answered October 06, 2010 03:34. I'm glad you've received an answer from an atorney in your own state. In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the legislature passed a law requiring that no accident settlements can be paid by any insurance company until the settlement is reported to the Department of Revenue, which then checks to see if there is a child support lien and if there is one, this is enforced directly against the insurance company before the remaining settement funds are paid.
   
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   Lars A. Lundeen

   Rutland Personal Injury Lawyer

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   Answered October 07, 2010 13:43. Since you are currently represented by an attorney, it would not be appropriate for attorneys here on Avvo.com to give you specific legal advice about your situation. You are paying your attorney good money to represent you and to give you the best legal advice possible. Direct your questions to your attorney.
   
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