For Attorneys

Why Attorneys Partner with Riobend

No Personal Guarantees

Your firm never signs a personal guarantee. Riobend's funding is non-recourse, meaning the risk stays with us, not your practice. You can refer clients to our medical network without putting your firm's finances on the line.

Reduce Your Firm's Money Out

Stop fronting cash deposits to medical providers or advancing case costs out of pocket. Riobend covers medical treatment expenses upfront so your working capital stays in your firm, not tied up in pending cases.

No LOPs Required

Eliminate the need for Letters of Protection with medical providers. Riobend pays providers directly, so there are no LOP agreements to negotiate or manage before your client's treatment begins.

No Cash Deposits with Providers

Medical providers in our network require no upfront cash deposits from your firm or your clients. Treatment begins immediately upon approval, funded entirely by Riobend.

How It Works for Your Firm

Riobend Funding is designed to make your job easier. When your client needs medical treatment for injuries related to their personal injury case, you refer them to Riobend. We handle the funding, coordinate with our Louisiana-wide medical provider network, and ensure treatment begins quickly.

Your firm stays focused on litigating the case. There are no financial obligations on your end, no deposits to write, and no LOPs to chase. When the case settles, the medical lien is satisfied directly from the settlement proceeds. It's that simple.

This approach keeps your firm's capital free for operations, marketing, and taking on more cases, rather than locking it up in medical advances for pending litigation.

Access to Statewide Medical Providers

Riobend maintains a comprehensive network of medical providers across the entire state of Louisiana. When your client needs treatment, we connect them with qualified providers in their area, covering everything from diagnostic imaging and pain management to orthopedic surgery and spinal care.

This means your clients get treated faster, with better documentation of their injuries, which strengthens the case at settlement. You don't have to search for providers willing to work on a lien or negotiate payment terms. Riobend handles it all.

The Referral Process

Refer Your Client

Contact Riobend with your client's case details, injury type, and medical needs. Our team reviews the information and begins the funding evaluation.

We Coordinate Treatment

Riobend matches your client with providers in our Louisiana network. Funding is arranged and treatment begins, typically within days of approval. No deposits or LOPs required from your firm.

Client Gets Treated

Your client receives the medical care they need while you focus on building the strongest possible case. Proper medical documentation supports better settlement outcomes.

Settlement Pays the Lien

When the case resolves, the medical lien is satisfied directly from settlement proceeds. Your firm's capital was never at risk, and your client received timely treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does my firm have any financial obligation? +

No. Riobend's medical lien funding is entirely non-recourse to your firm. There are no personal guarantees, no co-signing, and no upfront deposits. The funding is secured against the future settlement proceeds, not your firm's assets or credit.

How does this differ from a traditional LOP? +

With a traditional Letter of Protection, your firm often assumes responsibility for ensuring the medical provider gets paid from the settlement. This creates administrative overhead and potential liability. With Riobend, we pay the medical providers directly and manage the lien. Your firm has no obligation to negotiate payment terms or guarantee provider compensation.

What happens if the case doesn't settle? +

Because Riobend's funding is non-recourse, if the case does not result in a recovery, neither your firm nor your client owes repayment. Riobend assumes this risk as part of our funding model. Specific terms are outlined during the consultation and depend on the individual agreement.

How quickly can my client start treatment? +

Most cases are evaluated within 24-48 hours. Once approved, we coordinate with providers in our network and treatment can begin within days. Urgent cases receive priority processing. The faster your client gets treated, the stronger the medical documentation for your case.

What types of cases qualify? +

We fund medical treatment for a wide range of personal injury cases including auto accidents, 18-wheeler and truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and fall injuries, workplace and construction injuries, and more. The case must be represented by an attorney and have reasonable prospects for recovery.