Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Pennsylvania

How can you prove what the dentist did?

My husband went to a periodontist. The insurance quote presented by the office per my insurance did not agree with the one provided to me by my insurance. What was supposed to be done on 4 visits, was done in two. My husband felt he did not get the procedure expected. When we received the statements and all was tallied, we tried to discuss with the dentist's office the facts we disagreed on, amount due included. I made a couple small payments while trying to get it straightened out. Eventually it became a lesser priority. Unfortunately, the dentist has had the balance turned over to a collector, who has now taken me to a magistrate for services rendered. This claim is six years old and my husband still insists he did not do the work as he expected. Is there a statute of limitations? Can't these things be written off by doctors? If they are, can they still collect? How can I prove what my husband says is true, I am the one being sued?


Asked on 4/25/00, 4:41 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
D Patrick Zimmerman Law Offices of D Patrick Zimmerman

Re: How can you prove what the dentist did?

Statute of limitations on non written contracts is four years. A bill collector cannot collect a debt for a creditor by sueing. It is a criminal offense. The doctor must actually sue and if you defend, come to the hearing. After a statute runs, the doctor must take the bill off of your credit.

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Answered on 6/03/00, 10:29 am


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