Steven J. Bruzonsky

Attorney At Law

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Injury Liens

Other Arizona attorneys often consult with Attorney Bruzonsky on how to minimize medical and lien claims so injured clients get more from their injury settlements. He is the Associate Editor of the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association publication "Arizona Personal Injury Lien Law and Practice" (2006 1st Edition) and a Contributing Author having now written four chapters (of the current 2007 Supplement) concerning AHCCCS (Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System)/Medicaid, Medicare, Other Federal Liens (Federal Medical Care Recovery Act and Federal Employees Health Benefit Act) and ERISA (employer health plan) liens. He is a regular speaker at the annual Arizona Trial Lawyers Association Liens Seminar as well as up to a few other seminars each year. He writes a monthly "Liens Corner" article for the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association publication The Advocate.

Click to read Attorney Bruzonsky's monthly "Liens Corner" articles.

Click to see Attorney Bruzonsky's recent professional speaking engagements providing Continuing Legal Education to attorneys.

"I will ensure that you receive, from your injury settlement, the most money, after payment of attorney's fees and costs, medical bills not covered by health insurance, and payment of Liens or reimbursement claims made against your settlement funds." Steven J Bruzonsky

Lien or reimbursement claims against your settlement funds may be made by health insurers, employer benefit plans, AHCCCS/Medicaid (state provided medical benefits), Medicare, auto insurance medical payments, and health care providers who file timely statutory (ARS § 33-931 et seq) liens or have written liens signed by patient and/or attorney. The law is very complex and ever changing regarding Liens and reimbursement claims. In many cases, Attorney Bruzonsky is able to avoid paying or negotiate substantial reductions in such claims, thus ensuring that you receive the most money from your injury settlement. Also, if you have available health insurance or auto medical payments coverage, Attorney Bruzonsky will work to ensure that these medical coverages pay the maximum benefits on your behalf. He can refer you for medical and physical therapy care to be paid from your injury settlement as necessary.

Click for some recent examples of how Attorney Bruzonsky has avoided paying or negotiated substantial reductions in Lien or reimbursement claims.

Lien Practice

In addition to his practice of personal injury and wrongful death law, Attorney Bruzonsky provides consultation and advise to other attorneys and individuals concerning lien claims.

This may include writing letters to claimed lien holders. Attorney's fees are a flat non-refundable retainer of $1,625.00, for up to four hours, or less, attorney's work on each individual lien claim (Attorney Bruzonsky spends many hours researching and preparing form letters so that he can be very efficient in handling liens and the flat non-refundable retainer considers this).

A higher retainer initially, or additional retainer later on, may be required depending upon complexity of lien claim. Any costs are additional. Given the complexity of lien claims, results cannot be guaranteed, other than Attorney Bruzonsky will use his best efforts on your behalf. Please understand that Attorney Bruzonsky offers a free initial consultation for personal injury and wrongful death claims, but this does not apply to separate lien claims which are not related to personal injury or wrongful death cases that Attorney Bruzonsky is handling. You may feel free to review the monthly "Liens Corner" articles, which have been published in the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association publication The Advocate. Please keep in mind that lien law is constantly changing. There is no guarantee that information provided in one of the "Liens Corner" articles remains fully current in regard to your lien questions. The articles are provided for educational purposes only and are not intended to provide legal advise, for which you should consult with an attorney.