Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

I had went to a dentist to get a cleaning. I recieved a bill for the amount that I still owed after part of it was taken care of by my insurance company in the mail. I have only recieved two bill or bill statments total through the mail informing me of how much I owed. They sent my bill to a collection agency only 10 days after recieving my 2nd bill and are now charging me an additional 35%. After only recieving two bills one on 07/23/09 and the other on 08/13/09. I would like to know if I was treated unfairly and if I should have been give more time to be able to pay my bill befor it was sent to a collection agency.


Asked on 8/31/09, 8:32 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Angelo Marino Angelo Marino Jr. PA

I suggest you request what is the basis of the collection charge. Unless you signed something in writing, they cannot charge you this. How soon you have to pay is again a matter of contract. What did you sign, if anything? It would seem that you would have at least 30 days to pay after you were billed unless there is an agreement to the contrary. It is a question of reasonableness without a written agreement.

Good Luck.

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Answered on 8/31/09, 8:39 pm


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