QUESTION
How long after arbitration do I receive my money?
Asked on Apr 13th, 2014 on Personal Injury - North Carolina
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My arbitration was on February 27, 2014. On March 3, 2014, an amount of $8000 was agreed upon. It's now April 13, 2014 and I still haven't received my check and not only that nobody from my attorney's firm will return my calls to tell me what's going on. 4 weeks ago, my attorney said they were just checking on any Medicaid liens. Now it's almost 7 weeks later and I don't know what's going on. How long after an arbitration decision do I receive my money?
4 ANSWERS
Ronald A. Steinberg
It usually takes about a month, unless you have a lien for medical bills paid by Medicare or Medicaid; that could take much longer.
Answered on Apr 16th, 2014 at 11:44 AM
Edwin K. Niles
We have already answered this one. Medicaid can take forever.
Answered on Apr 14th, 2014 at 10:55 PM
NA richard@jandjlaw.com
Superior Court Mandatory Arb? May be that the defense filed for a trial de novo from the Arb Award?
Answered on Apr 14th, 2014 at 11:48 AM
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You will likely get noting until medicaid or medicare liens are cleared. They wait for medicare or Medicaid folks to write your lawyer. they are a federal govt office run by bureaucrats and are in no hurry to respond. Tell your lawyer to return your calls or withdraw from the case. you don't need to be told but once as to the status of your case. your lawyer is not paid to hold your hand and answer the same question twice a week.
Answered on Apr 14th, 2014 at 11:44 AM