Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 60 Liens - Chapter 60.44 Lien Of Doctors, Nurses, Hospitals, Ambulance Services

• 60.44.010 Liens authorized
  Every operator, whether private or public, of an ambulance service or of a hospital, and every duly licensed nurse, practitioner, physician, and surgeon rendering service, ...
• 60.44.020 Notice of lien -- Contents -- Filing
  No person shall be entitled to the lien given by RCW 60.44.010 unless such person shall, within twenty days after the date of such injury ...
• 60.44.030 Record of claims
  The county auditor shall record the claims mentioned in this chapter, which record must be indexed as deeds and other conveyances are required by law ...
• 60.44.040 Taking note -- Effect on lien
  The taking of a promissory note or other evidence of indebtedness for any services performed, as provided in this chapter, shall not discharge the lien ...
• 60.44.050 Settlement of damages -- Effect on lien
  No settlement made by and between the patient and tort feasor and/or insurer shall discharge the lien against any money due or owing by such ...
• 60.44.060 Enforcement of lien -- Payment as evidence
  Such lien may be enforced by a suit at law brought by the claimant or his assignee within one year after the filing of such ...

Last modified: April 7, 2009