Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California
statute of limitations on medical invoice
A collection agency on behalf of a client representing a hospital is trying to collect expenses from a surgery which occurred on 3/21/01. It's the first I've heard of the unpaid balance. Before I start digging through cancelled checks and requesting old credit card bills, is the statute of limitations still 4 yrs for this type of debt? Their letter is dated 11/14/05. Has it run?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: statute of limitations on medical invoice
The 4-year statute of limitation begins running following your last payment.
Re: statute of limitations on medical invoice
Ys, the statute of limitations runs from your last payment on the alleged debt or your acknowledgement of such. If you would like further assistance, contact us directly.