ERISA Liens Continue To Weaken
Jul 11, 2017
ERISA health insurance liens continue to lose ground following the Montanile decision. Here, a federal district court in George applies Montanile to dismiss an ERISA claim for pension benefits. Cannel...
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ERISA Health Insurance Liens
Jun 29, 2017
For years US Supreme Court rulings have strengthened ERISA liens to the dismay of plaintiffs across the country. The most recent US Supreme Court ruling in Montanile v. Board of Trustees allows plaint...
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2017 FEHBA update
Jun 06, 2017
Recent case law in Arizona has invalidated certain hospital liens after FEHBA health insurance payments. What is FEHBA? FEHBA health insurance plans are those provided to federal employees. If you, yo...
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Federal employees and Arizona personal injury settlements.
Jan 13, 2014
The controlling statute and case law provide that the health plan should not succeed in an action to preempt state law in seek reimbursement through subrogation from a personal injury settlement. Ariz...
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Explaining how some health care plans require reimbursement from the personal injury settlement.
Dec 24, 2013
This guide briefly illustrates a complex area of Arizona specific anti-subrogation health care law in car accident cases. Example Fact Pattern: You are injured in a car accident. You have health ...
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Explaining the Conflict Waiver in Multiple Client Car Accidents.
Dec 23, 2013
This guide attempts to explain the often confusing potential conflict waiver needed when one attorney represents both the driver and passenger during a car accident case. What is this conflict waive...
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Arizona - Dog Bite Common Questions
Dec 20, 2013
This article’s purpose is to give the reader a brief glimpse into the aftermath of a dog bite. It is not intended as a full picture of a dog bite case. If you or a loved one is the victim of a dog b...
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Understanding The Attorney Fees And Costs In Personal Injury Cases
Dec 19, 2013
This legal guide attempts to explain to potential clients in general terms how personal injury attorneys get paid. It also seeks to clarify the common question of the difference between the attorney’...
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Arizona Post Car Crash, Pre Lawyer Visit Anxiety Or Concern.
Dec 18, 2013
Many people question whether to speak with an attorney after a car accident. This guide provides statistical facts about the number and severity of car accidents that happen in Arizona. It then uses...
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