QUESTION
Will filing for bankruptcy cover my medical bills even if it was from a DUI?
Asked on Nov 15th, 2012 on Bankruptcy - California
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I was in an accident and went to the hospital nothing was wrong with me but I was under the influence and got a DUI. Now I owe over $30,000. Will filing for bankruptcy cover this?
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Criminal Law Attorney serving Fremont, CA
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Steven J. Alpers, A Professional Corporation
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It should. The exception is for 3rd party victims of the accident.
Answered on Nov 20th, 2012 at 4:37 AM
Bankruptcy Attorney serving Hayward, CA
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Carballo Law Offices
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Yes, your own medical bills are dischargeable in bankruptcy even if you were driving DUI. Is whey you injure someone while drunk driving that you might have a big problem. Charging $30,000 when there was nothing seriously wrong with you is fraudulent in my personal opinion. I also practice personal injury litigation and see the bills sent to my client for emergency room charges that are incredible. If you had health insurance the hospital would only receive a small percentage of what they charge people with no health insurance and then write off the balance but when they get someone in the emergency room like you with no health insurance then they drive you into bankruptcy.
Answered on Nov 15th, 2012 at 5:32 PM
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Law Offices of Robert Parkinson Taylor
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If you otherwise qualify, I would say yes. Generally, damages and injuries caused to other people are not dischargeable in this situation.
Answered on Nov 15th, 2012 at 5:25 PM