Legal Question in Bankruptcy in California

I'm 41 year old low income State worker on sick leave from my seasonal job,should I file bankruptcy if I can't afford playing mounting hospital medical bills? This year, I've suffer from diabetic complication so I had to have 3 and maybe more diabetic laser eye surgery for retinopathy and an infected diabetic ulcer that lead to toe amputation. My job doesn't give me health insurance but I do pay out of my pocket for California high risk insurance $289.00 per month. I can't afford to pay these bills.


Asked on 3/21/12, 9:47 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Asaph Abrams Law Office of Asaph Abrams

A bankruptcy filing may cancel healthcare-related debt incurred prior to the bankruptcy filing.

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Answered on 3/21/12, 10:05 am
Charles Andersen Charles Andersen, Atty

San Diego Bankruptcy Lawyer Medical debt is a common reason for bankruptcy filing. Hospital bills are so high these days that even the portion that is not covered by insurance can force someone into bankruptcy.

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Answered on 3/21/12, 7:02 pm


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