File away; worker's comp cases may be the kind of debt the company must pay regardless of their chapter 11 status. Ask your attorney handling your case.
An employer should not charge a 1099 employee for workman's comp. If you get a 1099 you are not in an employer, employee relationship You are an independent contractor.
Your claim is most likely covered by a WC insurance, either a prvate policy the employer had or one with the State. As such, your claim should be unaffected by the Bankruptcy.
Chapter 11 bankruptcy allows you to reorganize your debt so that you may pay it off. But it is not for everyone. You should contact a lawyer to see if you could even qualify for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Yes you can change a joint bank account before a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. You should have your finances in order before you file a bankruptcy.
Chapter 7 bankruptcy requires specific forms to be completed and filed. You can find a complete list of requirements at www.uscourts.gov . Good luck!
The debt should be identified as being in bankruptcy or discharged in bankruptcy. It will remain on the list for 7 years. The bankruptcy will remain on the report for 10 years.
No, but generally they receive higher preference than unsecured creditors that issued credit prior to the bankruptcy, should the chapter 11 company go to chapter 7.
Your financial needs really determine which type you should file, if at all Chapter 7 is a liquidation bankruptcy and chapter 13 is a type of debt reorganization bankruptcy which essentially places you on a budget until you can pay back parts of your re-negotiated obligations. You should speak with an attorney about which option is best for your situation, keeping in mind that some debts are not dischargeable under either chapter 7 or chapter 13 bankruptcy.
Yes. In that order.
Get an experienced bankruptcy lawyer who does chapter 11s. If you want to try it yourself, you will probably not be successful, but you can get the forms online or in stores like Staples. You should download the forms and instructions at [your state] US bankruptcy court.
You should have no problems filing an amendment to add the creditor.
If (a) you filed Chapter 7 *AND* (b) the injury occurred *AFTER* you filed, no. Otherwise, you should discuss it with your bankruptcy attorney.