In NY state, can credit card debt eventually be garnished from income? Also,can collection agencies accept a lesser amount?

Yes to both, however, there are ways, prior to filing for bankruptcy, to attempt to lift the garnishment and make the creditor prove its claim. ...

My 7 year old got injured in the school playground.

In addition to the answers given above, you should consult with a New York personal injury lawyer as soon as possible, as NYC schools, if they are...

Is it possible to settle for more, or is it set in stone that I can only get 25,000?

Do you have Underinsured Motorist Coverage UIM on your own policy? Check with your broker or insurance company and find out how much you have. If...

Call your own insurance company to report the accident as soon as possible. If you don't report within a certain number of days after the date of...

Can I sue the parents of an under-qualified driver for lending him the car that caused an accident?

In addition to Mr. Post's answer, if there is no way for you to obtain coverage through the owner of the vehicle, you may be entitled to uninsured...

My daughter had a serious car accident while driving her 2008 huyndai sonata. Side air bags didn't deploy. Do we have a case?

I am so sorry to hear about your daughter's accident. If the airbags were to deploy and they didn't and the lack of deployment caused your...

Collection agency filing suit for debt that isnt mine, what now?

I'm sorry about your situation. You need to 1. file an answer if you haven't done so already. Your answer should include your statements above;...

Can I, defendant ( self represent), be the person to serve the paper (Answer to a Summons & complaint) to Plaintiff?

No. You should not serve the answer, even if by mail. Have a friend or neighbor drop in the mail for you and have that person sign the affidavit...

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My credit report has a judgement against me with no notice to appear. How do I get this reversed?

You need to file an order to show cause to vacate the judgment. You can hire a lawyer to assist you with this, or you can also do it yourself. If...

Medical and wage lose in no fault accident NY

It is very difficult to answer this question without knowing more information. We do not know what grounds the no fault denials are based upon. If...