09/02/2026
What happens before you get your settlement check?
Many clients assume that once a car wreck settlement is reached, the law firm simply writes them a check. However, attorneys have an obligation to verify that any outstanding reimbursement obligations are addressed before distributing settlement funds.
If a client used health insurance to cover medical bills following an accident, the health insurance provider may hold a contractual right of subrogation, a legal right to reimbursement from the settlement proceeds.