Personal Injury Claims and Chapter 7 Debt Discharge
While most forms of debt can be discharged under Chapter 7, there are some exceptions. The real fact of the matter is that a person’s financial responsibilities can be as complex as any other part of his or her life. Debt discharge simplifies some of the problems with lingering debts and creditor collection, but cannot always protect a debtor against certain claims levied through personal injury cases.
If your debts have become too much to handle, contact the West Palm Beach bankruptcy lawyers of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. at 561-353-2800 to discuss the details of your situation with an experienced attorney today.
Non-Dischargeable Injury Debts
Under most regular circumstances, a personal injury claim can be determined dischargeable by a bankruptcy court. However, considering that personal injury law encompasses a wide range of potential complications, certain details revealed in the injury case can affect future debt discharges. Non-dischargeable personal injury debts can include:
- Willful acts of negligence
- Negligence committed with malicious intent
- Car accident claims related to DUI accidents
As these types of injury claims include a certain amount of volition on behalf of the debtor, whether being outright instances of wrongdoing or the result of poor decision-making, the law is significantly less willing to provide these debtors the opportunity to discharge payments to a clearly injured party.
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If you are facing bankruptcy and have concerns about how a personal injury claim could affect your case, do not go through the process alone. Contact the West Palm Beach bankruptcy attorneys of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. by calling 561-353-2800 today for a free consultation with a legal professional.
