Can my wages be garnished for hospital bills?

I would have to see the document to tell you how to respond to it. However, you can be sued for a medical bill and possibly have your wages...

Received a bill from the hospital in the amount of $11,663.87 I can pay in full of get financial assistance.

Legally speaking, you owe the money and they can sue you to collect it. However, hospitals are often very reasonable to work with. You should be...

You can potentially sue the at fault driver personally. It is difficult to collect from an individual, but it may be your only avenue for recovery.

Is a plaintiff lawyer in a foreclosure required to investigate to determine who may have an interest in the property?

There is not a statute that lays out a Plaintiff lawyer's required blueprint, per se. All lawyers are bound by certain ethical guidelines. If you...

Individual chapter 7 with joint property

The Tampa Trustees are viewing the "or" on the title as meaning that you are 100% owner of the vehicle. The reasoning behind that is the face that...

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How long is appropriate before you get a call back from a lawyer? What is courtesy in your profession?

I've found the best way to talk to your client is not to leave messages. Speak to an assistant and set up a telephone conference. That way you...

Non-Jury Foreclosure Trial set for next week. What if bank has never responded/refuted my answer and affirmative defenses?

The prior response is 100% correct. They will present a witness who will refute your affirmative defenses. Hire a lawyer today and bring one to...

What is my liability when deceased relative has foreclosure filed against her property?

You will not be personally held liable for any of the mortgage. A bank will list everyone that has any interest in the property and everyone that...

Is there a provision in your contract/lease whereby you can stop paying rent if she does not pay her mortgage? if not, her mortgage issues really...

Selling alleged debt during pending lawsuit

Selling debts do not "re-age" them for credit reporting purposes. So that 8 year argument might be one way to get the debt off of your credit...