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§ 20. Items to which lien attaches. The lien of a health care professional or health care provider under this Act shall, from and after the time of the service of the lien notice, attach to any verdict, judgment, award, settlement, or compromise secured by or on behalf of the injured person. If the verdict, judgment, award, settlement, or compromise is to be paid over time by means of an annuity or otherwise, any lien under this Act shall be satisfied by the party obligated to compensate the injured person to the fullest extent permitted by Section 10 before the establishment of the annuity or other extended payment mechanism.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 770. Liens § 23/20. Items to which lien attaches - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-770-liens/il-st-sect-770-23-20/
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