Can bankruptcy eliminate medical bills? 27 Answers as of September 30, 2011
I was in a car accident last year, and because I don't have insurance, I owe thousands in medical bills. Can I file for bankruptcy to eliminate these bills? These bills are crushing me and I'll never be able to pay them off!Free Case Evaluation by a Local Lawyer!
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Indianapolis Bankruptcy Law Office of Eric C. Lewis | Eric Lewis
Bankruptcy can eliminate medical bills.
Answer Applies to: Indiana
Replied: 9/30/2011
Law Office of Lynnmarie A. Johnson | Lynnmarie Johnson
Yes, assuming that you otherwise qualify, a bankruptcy discharges all of your unsecured bills, one of which is medical bills.
Answer Applies to: Michigan
Replied: 9/22/2011
Bankruptcy Law Center | Bill Zurinskas
Medical Bankruptcy (which is a bankruptcy to eliminate primarily medical bills) is the most common kind of bankruptcy and medical bills are generally easily discharged in bankruptcy.
Answer Applies to: Colorado
Replied: 9/22/2011
The Law Office of Darren Aronow, PC | Darren Aronow
Yes, a Chapter 7 bankruptcy will eliminate all unsecured debts including medical bills.
Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 9/22/2011
Bankruptcy Law office of Bill Rubendall | William M. Rubendall
Owing medical bills is one of the main reasons to file bankruptcy.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 9/21/2011
Janet A. Lawson Bankruptcy Attorney | Janet Lawson
Yes Bankruptcy is the "universal health care" program we have now.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 9/21/2011
Ashman Law Office | Glen Edward Ashman
One of the most common reasons 1 file Chapter 7 is due to medical bills. It is a very useful way to address them. A good attorney will be able to get you through it.
Answer Applies to: Georgia
Replied: 9/20/2011
Grace Law Offices of John F Geraghty Jr. | John F. Geraghty, Jr.
Yes, medical bills can be discharged in Bankruptcy
Answer Applies to: Georgia
Replied: 9/20/2011
Heupel Law | Kevin Heupel
Yes, despite the car accident, you can file and get rid of your medical debt.
Answer Applies to: Colorado
Replied: 9/20/2011
Braunstein Wisehart LLC | Jacob Braunstein
Medical bills are treated just like any other unsecured debt and are dischargeable in bankruptcy.
Answer Applies to: Oregon
Replied: 9/20/2011
North Sound Law, PS | Spencer Bergstedt
Medical debt can be discharged in bankruptcy. If you have a personal injury claim and expect you will eventually receive a settlement or award related to the claim, then you might not be able to get all of the medical debt discharged as some of it might have to be repaid from the personal injury award. You should meet with an attorney to discuss the specifics of your situation to determine the best course of action.
Answer Applies to: Washington
Replied: 9/20/2011
Stuart Jon Bierman Attorney at Law | Stuart Jon Bierman
Yes, bankruptcy can eliminate medical bills.
Answer Applies to: New Jersey
Replied: 9/20/2011
Law Office of Andrew Harris | Andrew Harris
Yes, medical bills are dischargeable in bankruptcy.
Answer Applies to: Oregon
Replied: 9/20/2011
Eranthe Law Firm | Cate Eranthe
Yes, unless you gave the medical provider a lien against your home the medical bills will be treated as any other unsecured debt and discharged in a bankruptcy.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 9/20/2011
Law Office of Harry L Styron | Harry L Styron
Medical bills are unsecured debt, and will be discharged in bankruptcy. You may be required to file a Chapter 13 if your income is great enough, in which case they will be discharged after some payments are made on them.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 9/20/2011
Law Offices of Alexzander C. J. Adams, P.C. | Alexzander Adams
A bankruptcy can relieve you of the stress of medical bills.
Answer Applies to: Oregon
Replied: 9/20/2011
Symmes Law Group, PLLC | Richard James Symmes
Yes, a bankruptcy can eliminate medical bills.
Answer Applies to: Washington
Replied: 9/20/2011
Theodore N. Stapleton, PC | Theodore N. Stapleton
Yes you can discharge medical bills if you qualify for chapter 7.
Answer Applies to: Georgia
Replied: 9/20/2011
Law Office Of Magnolia Zarraga | Magnolia Zarraga
Yes. Medical Debt is one of the top reasons Americans file for bankruptcy relief. Contact an attorney for a free consultation. Medical bills can be discharged in bankruptcy so that you can afford to pay for other things like rent, food, gasoline etc.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 9/20/2011
Ariano & Reppucci | Chris Ariano
Yes, bankruptcy can wipe out medical debt.
Answer Applies to: Arizona
Replied: 9/20/2011
Selleck Legal, PLLC | Stacey Selleck
Yes, a medical bills can be included in a bankruptcy and can be eliminated by a discharge of that bankruptcy.
Answer Applies to: Michigan
Replied: 9/20/2011
Law Office of Michael Johnson | Michael Johnson
Yes. A bankruptcy can take care of all of that type of debt.
Answer Applies to: Florida
Replied: 9/20/2011
Tucker Legal Clinic | Samuel Tucker
Yes, this sort of catastrophic expense is what bankruptcy is all about. You will get a fresh start.
Answer Applies to: Mississippi
Replied: 9/20/2011
The Law Offices of Katie M. Stone | Katie M. Stone
Yes, medical bills are considered dischargeable debt in a bankruptcy. I hope you found this answer useful.
Answer Applies to: Florida
Replied: 9/20/2011
The Schreiber Law Firm | Jeffrey D. Schreiber
Yes, medical bills can be included. However, it would be best to make sure all of the medical expenses you have already been incurred and your medical issues resolved before filing as any medical bills incurred after you file are not included in the bankruptcy.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 9/20/2011
A Fresh Start | Sean P. Fleming
Yes, medical bills incurred before filing your bankruptcy case are dischargeable debt in either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy.
Answer Applies to: Illinois
Replied: 9/20/2011
