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by Stacy Thompson The Texas legislature recently passed (and governor Abbot signed) House Bill number 1693, which amended §18.001 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code — the portion of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code that governs affidavits and counter-affidavits regarding the reasonableness and necessity of medical services.  The amendments provide critical clarity to...

by Stacy Thompson When an individual is involved in a motor vehicle accident and is treated at a local emergency room for their injuries, there is a good chance that the hospital will file a lien against their recovery.  From an insurance company’s perspective whether a hospital has filed or may file a lien is...