Lien-Based Care in Petaluma

You were in an accident.
You have an attorney.
Now get the care you need.

When you are working with a personal injury attorney, lien-based care means you receive treatment now and pay nothing until your case settles. No bills. No copays. No insurance hassles.

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Understanding Lien-Based Care

What is a medical lien?

A medical lien is a legal agreement between you, your attorney, and your healthcare provider. It allows you to receive treatment now and have the costs paid from the proceeds of your personal injury settlement. You sign a document that says the clinic will be paid when the case resolves.

Unlike using health insurance, MedPay, or paying out of pocket, a lien removes the financial barrier entirely. There are no copays, no deductibles, and no bills sent to your home. The clinic's payment is tied directly to your case outcome, which means your provider has a direct interest in your recovery and in producing thorough documentation.

Lien-based care is common in California personal injury cases. It is typically how patients with attorneys receive chiropractic treatment, physical therapy, and other medical services after a car accident.

Chiropractic treatment at adjust.clinic
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No Upfront Cost

You pay nothing out of pocket during treatment

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No Insurance Hassles

Treatment is not limited by health insurance caps or networks

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Defensible Documentation

Every visit produces records designed for your case

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Attorney Coordination

We work directly with your attorney throughout treatment

The Process

How lien-based care works at adjust.clinic

From your first call to case resolution, here is what happens step by step.

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    You call or book online

    Let us know you have a personal injury case. If you have an attorney, provide their name and contact information. If you do not have an attorney yet, tell us that too — we can help.

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    We handle the lien paperwork

    The lien agreement is signed by you, your attorney, and our office. This typically takes minutes and can often be completed before or at your first visit.

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    Comprehensive evaluation

    A thorough orthopedic and neurological examination establishes your diagnosis, documents the full scope of your injuries, and creates the foundation for your treatment plan and your attorney's case.

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    Treatment and rehabilitation

    Movement-based rehabilitation tailored to your injuries. Typically 2 to 3 visits per week, with measurable progress tracked at every session. Your attorney receives regular updates.

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    Case settles, clinic is paid

    When your personal injury case resolves, your attorney pays our fees from the settlement proceeds. You never receive a bill from us.

Active rehabilitation at adjust.clinic

Common Questions

Lien-based care frequently asked questions

Straightforward answers about how lien-based chiropractic care works after a car accident.

Nothing. You pay zero dollars during treatment. The clinic is paid from your personal injury settlement when your case resolves. You will never receive a bill from us while your case is open.
A medical lien is a written agreement signed by you, your attorney, and our office. It states that our fees will be paid from the proceeds of your personal injury settlement. The lien protects all three parties: you receive treatment, we are assured of payment, and your attorney manages disbursement at case resolution. This process is standard in California personal injury cases.
In most cases, yes. A medical lien typically requires a personal injury attorney to be involved because the payment comes from a legal settlement. If you do not have an attorney yet, call us at (707) 658-2534. We work with trusted personal injury attorneys throughout Northern California and can help point you in the right direction.
This is rare, but it does happen. If your case does not result in a settlement or verdict, the specifics of what happens depend on the terms of the lien agreement. In most cases, our office works with your attorney to find a resolution. We will explain the lien terms clearly before you sign anything.
Lien-based care is not capped the way health insurance or MedPay might be. Treatment continues until you reach maximum medical improvement — the point where your condition has stabilized and further treatment is not expected to produce significant additional improvement. The length of your care is determined by your injuries, not by an arbitrary coverage limit.
No. Under a lien arrangement, you do not receive bills, invoices, or payment requests during treatment. All fees are held and paid from your settlement at the conclusion of your case.
We maintain direct communication with your attorney throughout your treatment. This includes providing initial reports, progress updates, and a comprehensive final report at maximum medical improvement. Your attorney receives the documentation needed to support your claim, and we are available to discuss clinical findings at any time.
As soon as possible, ideally within 72 hours. Delays in treatment create gaps in your medical record that insurance companies use to argue your injuries are not serious. Early evaluation also ensures injuries are documented while they are acute, which strengthens your case.
We provide comprehensive injury reports, causation opinions written to the standard of reasonable medical probability, AMA Guides 5th Edition impairment ratings, and future care recommendations. Every visit produces objective data and progress notes. Your attorney will have everything needed for demand packages, mediations, and trial preparation.
Yes. Many patients begin treatment using MedPay and transition to lien-based care when their injuries require treatment beyond their MedPay limits. We handle this transition and coordinate with your attorney to ensure there is no interruption in your care. Learn more about MedPay coverage.

Ready to start your recovery?

No upfront cost. No bills. Just expert care backed by documentation your attorney can use. Call us or book online today.

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This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or medical advice. Lien-based care arrangements depend on the specifics of your case and require coordination with a personal injury attorney. If you have questions about your legal rights after a car accident, consult a qualified attorney.