71-3-1115. Notice of lien. (1) A physician, nurse, physical therapist, occupational therapist, acupuncturist, chiropractor, dentist, psychologist, licensed social worker, licensed professional counselor, hospital, or outpatient center for surgical services claiming a lien shall serve written notice upon the person and upon the insurer, if any, against whom liability for injury, disease, counseling service, or death is asserted, stating the nature of the services, for whom and when rendered, the value of the services, and that a lien is claimed.
     (2) A physician, nurse, physical therapist, occupational therapist, acupuncturist, chiropractor, dentist, psychologist, licensed social worker, licensed professional counselor, hospital, or outpatient center for surgical services claiming a lien upon proceeds or payments payable by an insurer shall serve written notice upon the insurer against whom the lien is asserted, stating the nature of the services, for whom and when rendered, the value of the services, and that a lien is claimed.

     History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 532, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 85, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 384, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 86, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 47, Ch. 502, L. 2007.