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Can bankruptcy protect from a future judgment?
I was in a car accident in 2009. Will future claims from this accident be covered by bankruptcy? I have not been sued yet but I am fearful that I will get sued. If they do, will the bankruptcy protect me from the judgment?LawQA.com Answer Library
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Claims for personal injury following a traffic accident are not dischargeable in bankruptcy. Sorry.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 8/27/2010
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Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 8/27/2010
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Answered By: David Nelson
Bankruptcy protects you from all claims which exist now whether they are suing you already or not. If they have not started yet, then they can no longer move forward.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 8/17/2010
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Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 8/17/2010
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Answered By: Halpern Law Offices
Yes, the bankruptcy will protect you from the judgment. Please call me for more details.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 8/16/2010
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Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 8/16/2010
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Answered By: Diefer Law Group, P.C.
Yes. Once you file, all claims that have occurred due to the actual accident will be discharged in the bankruptcy.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 8/16/2010
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Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 8/16/2010
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