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No. If you owe money to another base on a personal injury judgment against you then it is really not fair to that person for you to have the debt discharged in your bankruptcy proceeding. Civil settlements/judgments are in the category of nondishcargeable debts and will remain with you until you pay them!
What else can I help you with?
Which type of bankruptcy should an individual file if he is being sued by a passenger involved in a car accident?
The issue needs to discussed with an attorney who is qualified in bankruptcy litigation. Personal injury lawsuits are halted by the automatic stay when a BK is filed. However, it is not uncommon for personal injury suits and/or judgments to be excluded from a bankruptcy discharge.
Can you declare bankruptcy on a judgment for a car accident and if so would you be able to get a license again if it was revoked as a result of the judgment?
No, judgments awarded due to personal injury or property damage are not dischargeable under bankruptcy law.
Will my personal injury settlement be taken by by judgments owed on my credit?
Can money from personal injury suit be taken from a creditor
Can assets be protected from a personal injury judgment by filing bankruptcy?
Yes. Consult a knowledgeable bankruptcy attorney.
When filing for a Chapter 13 can you include judgments?
Most judgments can be included with the exception of child support enforcement, a court ordered restitution for personal injury, and some judgments that have connection to a criminal act.
Will filing for bankruptcy affect a judgment against you?
A bankruptcy doesn't dismiss another legal action, like a judgment. But you can include the plaintiff's claim in your bankruptcy. The judge may allow this debt and discharge it along with all your other obligations.
Can you discharge a court settlement through declaring bankruptcy?
In general, court settlements can be discharged through bankruptcy, but it depends on the nature of the settlement and the bankruptcy type filed. For example, debts resulting from personal injury claims or fraud may not be dischargeable in bankruptcy. It's essential to consult with a bankruptcy attorney to understand how specific settlements and claims are treated under bankruptcy law.
You received a chapter 7 bankruptcy discharge in February 2006 and won a lawsuit in April 2006 What should you do?
The safest option is to contact the bankruptcy trustee for guidance. Generally monies received as a personal injury award are exempt. However, the determination of the status of such, is made by the bankruptcy court.
If you are filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy which creditors should you pay first?
There are debts that are not dischargeable in BK. Federal and State taxes. Child support and/or alimony. Student loans. Personal injury judgments, etc. A BK discharge does not mean debts are no longer owed. It prevents the creditor(s) from attempting to collect. After discharge, a consumer can choose to pay any creditor, without reassuming the debt as a whole.
Can you declare bankruptcy after losing a personal injury lawsuit?
Yes. Whether it will discharge the award isn't certain...and of course EVERYTHING YOU OWN AND EVERYTHING YOU OWE...no picking and chosing...is included in the BK.
If you file bankruptcy will it dismiss a civil action against you?
Maybe, it depends upon what the civil suit pertains to, for example personal injury suits are generally not allowed to be included in BK actions.
What is the length of a personal injury lawsuit?
That depends of the type of personal injury, and the details of the case.
