44-12-2. Contract between injured party and attorney not prejudiced by hospital lien.
The lien granted by §44-12-1 shall not in any way prejudice or interfere with any lien or contract which may be made by such injured party or his heirs or personal representative with any attorney or attorneys for handling the claim on behalf of such injured party, his heirs, or personal representative.
Source: SL 1964, ch 112, §1.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Section 44-12-1 - Hospital lien upon personal injury damages recovered by injured party.
Section 44-12-2 - Contract between injured party and attorney not prejudiced by hospital lien.
Section 44-12-3 - Lien not applicable when event covered by Workers' Compensation Act.
Section 44-12-4 - Filing and notice of hospital lien--Contents of notice--Place and time of filing.
Section 44-12-8 - Persons liable for payment of hospital lien.
Section 44-12-9 - Examination of hospital records by persons liable for lien.