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Chapter 60.44 RCW

LIEN OF DOCTORS, NURSES, HOSPITALS, AMBULANCE SERVICES

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Sections

HTMLPDF 60.44.010Liens authorized.
HTMLPDF 60.44.020Person entitled to lien under RCW 60.44.010—Notice of lien—Contents—Filing.
HTMLPDF 60.44.030Record of claims.
HTMLPDF 60.44.040Taking note—Effect on lien.
HTMLPDF 60.44.050Settlement of damages—Effect on lien.
HTMLPDF 60.44.060Enforcement of lien—Payment as evidence—Release of lien.

Notes:

Lien of department of social and health services for medical care of injured recipient, payment of tort feasor or tort feasor's insurer does not discharge lien: RCW 74.09.180, 43.20B.040, and 43.20B.050.
Lien on funds withheld by employer from employee's pay: RCW 49.52.030 and 49.52.040.