Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California

Statute of Limitations for medical debt

I just got a bill by a collection agency for over 400 dollars in debt that I suppose to owe to a medical laboratory for medical tests performed in November 1997. I do not recall the supposed services and have not gotten a bill until now. The sum of 400 $ also includes about 200$ in interest.

Mostly, I'm wondering if the statute of limitations has expired on this kind of debt. I understand for most debts it is four years, but I'm not sure if it's the same for medical bills.

If the statute of limitations has not expired, how should I handle this? As I said, this is the first I have heard of this bill and it's seven years old. Can they still charge me? Are they allowed to collect interest, even though I had not been informed of this debt before? Do they have to prove if I actually owe this debt?

As I said I don't recall it and I usually always pay my bills on time.

I live in Southern California.

Thanks for your help.


Asked on 6/25/04, 7:13 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Larry Rothman Larry Rothman & Associates

Re: Statute of Limitations for medical debt

I think I can stop you from getting any more bills and make sure you are not liable for this bill. Please fax your letters to 714 363 0229 along with your phone number. I will call you on Monday.

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Answered on 6/26/04, 12:15 pm


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