Doctors on Lien (LOP) on Long Island
Injured in an accident but have no insurance to cover treatment right now? On the right cases, our Long Island specialists treat accident patients on a lien or letter of protection (LOP) — you get care now and payment comes from your settlement. We treat and document crash, work, and fall injuries across Nassau and Suffolk County.
What “Treating on a Lien” Means
A medical lien — often set up through a letter of protection (LOP) from your attorney — lets you receive treatment now and defers payment until your personal-injury case settles. Instead of paying out of pocket, your provider agrees to be paid from the eventual settlement or judgment. For accident victims who are between insurance, out of no-fault benefits, or waiting on a liability claim, it can be the difference between getting care and going without.
How it works: your attorney sends a letter of protection, we treat and document your injuries, and the bill is addressed from your settlement — not from your pocket today.
Who We Help
We work with attorneys and their clients on Long Island who have been hurt in car accidents, at work, or in slip-and-fall incidents and need specialist care while their claim is pending. Clear, detailed medical records are just as important to your case as they are to your recovery — and we produce both.
How We Treat Accident Injuries
We start with the least invasive option that can solve the problem and only step up if needed. For many injuries that means physical therapy and targeted medication first, then image-guided injections such as epidural steroid injections or radiofrequency ablation when appropriate, and minimally invasive spine or orthopedic procedures — like knee arthroscopy or rotator cuff repair — only when conservative care is not enough. Common accident injuries we treat include herniated and bulging discs, neck and whiplash injuries, sprains and strains, joint injuries, and pinched or irritated nerves.
Where We Serve on Long Island
Attorney referrals and lien-based patients are seen at any of our Long Island locations. You can be seen close to home at one of our Long Island offices: Plainview and New Hyde Park in Nassau County, and Ronkonkoma in Suffolk County. Because interventional pain management, spine, and orthopedics are all under one roof, you can move between specialists without a separate referral.
What to Expect
Once your attorney sends the letter of protection, we schedule your evaluation, confirm the diagnosis with imaging when needed, and build a treatment plan. We document each visit thoroughly so your attorney has the record the claim depends on, and we keep them updated as you progress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a letter of protection (LOP)?
It is a written agreement, usually from your attorney, promising to pay your medical bills from your personal-injury settlement. It lets you get treated now and defer payment until the case resolves.
Do you treat patients on a lien?
On qualifying accident and personal-injury cases, yes. Coverage is reviewed case by case, typically alongside your attorney.
What if I don’t have a lawyer yet?
You will generally need legal representation for lien-based treatment, since the letter of protection comes from your attorney. Get evaluated first, and we can discuss next steps.
Will treating on a lien affect my care?
No. You receive the same evaluation, treatment options, and specialists. The only difference is how and when the treatment is paid for.
Where on Long Island can I be seen?
At our Plainview and New Hyde Park offices in Nassau County and our Ronkonkoma office in Suffolk County.
This page is general information, not legal or medical advice. Lien and letter-of-protection arrangements are reviewed case by case and typically involve your attorney. Our team can explain your options.
Need Treatment Now While Your Case Is Pending?
Ask your attorney about a letter of protection, or have your law office contact us directly. Book a consultation or call our Long Island team.
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