Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Chapter 13 allows a debtor to keep property and pay debts over time, usually three to five years.

Bankruptcy: What Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Attorneys Need To Know

When a plaintiff in a personal injury or medical malpractice case needs to file for bankruptcy, usually a chapter 7, this has specific consequences for the posture of the personal injury or medical malpractice case. In this article we explore what happens in this situation, and what the plaintiff’s attorney needs to know in order to bring that action to a successful conclusion.