N.J. Stat. § 2A:44-36: Hospital, nursing home and physician entitled to lien for services rendered to injured person as a result of accident

Every hospital and nursing home in this State, and every licensed physician or dentist practicing in this State, shall have a lien in the manner set forth in this article for services rendered, by way of treatment, care or maintenance after, to any person who shall have sustained personal injuries in an accident as a result of the negligence or alleged negligence of any other person.

L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended by L.1953, c. 163, p. 1413, s. 1, eff. May 15, 1953; L.1970, c. 135, s. 1, eff. July 9, 1970.