I have encountered countless situations where the debtor was unable to locate his/her social security card when meeting to file for bankruptcy.

Under 11 U.S.C. Section 362(a), after filing for bankruptcy a creditor may not take any action against the debtor or the debtor’s property to collect any debt. Meaning that upon filling of bankruptcy the creditor may no longer garnish a debtor’s wages until otherwise ordered by the court.

In California, there are nearly 800,000 registered motorcycles, more than any state in the US, making the number of motorcycle accidents much greater than one would expect. Injuries arising from motorcycle accidents are usually severe due to the nature of riding such vehicle.

Slip and fall / trip and fall cases are also known as premise liability cases since they occur on property owned, managed, and/or controlled by another party (government or non-government also). Premise liability cases are responsible for more than eight million hospitals visits in the US per year.

Typically, the automatic stay afforded to debtors when filing for bankruptcy will stop all collection methods, including evictions. However, how effective the automatic stay provision will be is determined based on the status of the debtor’s eviction process.

Yes, generally tax returns are required. But you will learn a little more about the conditions and some tips directly in the article.

After the voluntary filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy relief, some debtors’ may wish to reconsider their position to pursue relief under the bankruptcy code. Fortunately, a debtor can file for a voluntary dismissal. The following are several common reasons.

The purpose of the meeting is to allow the assigned trustee to ask a series of questions to the debtor(s) under penalty of perjury to verify the debtor(s) identity and any information contained in the bankruptcy petition and attached schedules.

Insurance policies, have in past, not been more clear about covering mental injury without a physical injury and therefore would only cover bodily injury. For that reason in general liability as of 2001 a minority of courts included emotional distress within the definition bodily injury.

The IATA Safety Report has been IATA’s flagship safety document since 1964. The report provides the industry with critical information, derived from the analysis of aviation accidents, to understand safety risks and propose mitigations. Also this report gives us a snapshot of how safe it is to travel.

Whether you have been in a personal injury accident involving an Auto, Motorcycle, Dog Bite, Slip and Fall, Trip and Fall, or Product Liability, a little preparation can go a long way with protecting yourself, and helping you increase your chances of winning your case.

These questions and answers are meant to inform you about the personal injury legal process and at the same time explain how all the involved parties will likely handle the case.

A bankruptcy petition is filed where the debtor currently resides on the date of the petition. The type of exemptions (protections afforded to debtors to protect a debtor’s assets) will depend on the state of residence.

Bankruptcy law is complex field and there are countless situations each leading to a different conclusion. In this blog, I will attempt to provide a brief and general answer that should be understandable to those not experienced in the legal field.