Except as otherwise provided, a lien under AS 34.35.450 - 34.35.480 may not be allowed for hospitalization or the services of a physician or licensed special nurse furnished after a settlement is made by or on behalf of the person causing the injury unless the settlement is made within 20 days from the date of the injury. A lien is not allowed for necessary attorney fees, costs, and expenses incurred by the injured person in securing a settlement, compromise, or judgment.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Article 12. Hospitals, Physicians, and Nurses.
Sec. 34.35.450. Hospital's, physician's, and nurse's lien.
Sec. 34.35.455. Limitation on extent of lien.
Sec. 34.35.460. Notice of lien.
Sec. 34.35.465. Form of notice.
Sec. 34.35.475. Settlement after notice.
Sec. 34.35.480. Enforcement of lien.