SDCL § 44-12-6: Notice of hospital lien--Copy mailed to persons liable for injury--Time of mailing.

The hospital shall also mail, postage prepaid, a copy of the notice required by § 44-12-4 with a statement of the date of filing of the notice to the person, firm, limited liability company, or corporation alleged to be liable to the injured party for the injury sustained before the payment of any moneys to the injured party, the injured party's attorney or legal representative, as compensation for the injury.