Legal Question in Personal Injury in Texas

my 11 yr old son was in a car wreck and will be geting a settlement, i know that the money he gets will be put into the regestry of the court, the hospital bill has not been paid due to Hospital Malpractice, but the bill is in my name and there has not been a lean filed against me with the court, am i entiteled to the money owed for the bill even if i dont plan on paying the bill and is part of my sons settlement that will be put into the court ?


Asked on 12/10/10, 12:15 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Dan Kirby Law Office of Dan Kirby

Generally, there is a minor settlement conference with the court prior to a final settlement being paid. The court will want to know if all the medical bills are paid or will be paid. Either way, the lawyer representing you as the parent of the child must make sure all medical bills are paid. Usually, hospital liens are not filed with the court. They are filed with the county clerk and you or your attorney will need to request lien information.

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Answered on 12/15/10, 12:41 pm
Robert Stephens Stephens & Stephens

Ask the lawyer representing you and the attorney ad litem appointed by the court to review the settlement. You have not provided enough information to otherwise answer the question.

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Answered on 12/16/10, 12:36 pm


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