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  • Spectacular!

    I liked your fast, friendly service. You were all knowledgeable in the area of bankruptcy. Your treatment of me as a client was spectacular! You were great at promptly responding to my questions and concerns. I loved that you provided courteous and quick responses to all my questions.
    --Donna
  • Highly Recommended!

    I have worked with Seth and he is the utmost professional in how he works with his clients. If you need an attorney you can trust I would highly recommend the Law Office of Seth Hanson.
    --David
  • Very Professional.

    Everyone was very professional and efficient. Seth, and everyone that I had contact with were very knowledgeable. I was very pleased with how we were treated by his staff. My questions were always answered promptly. I was very pleased with the service I received and would not hesitate to refer someone to your firm.
    --Anonymous
  • Non-judgmental.

    You were very open and answered all of my questions. You never made me feel like I was asking a dumb question. I was comfortable with your knowledge of the law. It was hard for me to make this decision to move forward in my life. Everyone was friendly to me and respectful. Non-judgmental. Every question I asked was answered promptly and appropriately. I would recommend you.
    --Anonymous
  • More Than Expected!

    I found the firm's representation to be more than what I expected. I was always kept in the loop, all my questions were answered (whether or not I asked more than once the same question), and I felt completely supported by the firm staff when going through this (at times) scary ordeal. Thank you again.
    --Joanna
  • Very Impressed!

    I liked that you had very friendly, caring staff. You were all very knowledgeable. Your treatment towards me was excellent and you quickly responded to all my concerns. If a friend asked of your overall impression, I would say that we were very impressed and we would recommend you to them.
    --Danielle

Can Filing For Bankruptcy Affect A Personal Injury Or Worker’s Compensation Claim?

If you have been unable to work and are seeking compensation for a personal injury or worker’s compensation claim, it can take quite a long time for these things to be sorted out and for you to be paid. In the meantime, it can be quite a struggle to make ends meet without your wage income and just the faint hope of a substantial settlement coming later at an unknown time.

If you are considering filing for bankruptcy while you have a claim such as this currently pending, it is very important that you talk with a bankruptcy attorney about how any potential payout from your claim may affect your bankruptcy case and how much of your settlement you would be permitted to keep. When filing for bankruptcy, a person must disclose all of their property in their possession; this includes any pending legal claims for compensation such as personal injury or worker’s compensation claims. If the payout from such a claim is non-exempt, the bankruptcy trustee can seize the funds and pay your creditors with these before discharging any debts and concluding your case. Therefore, it may be wise to wait until your outstanding legal claim has finished and you have received your payout.

Are you struggling with bills while waiting for a legal matter to be sorted out? If you are at all concerned about how a potential settlement of yours would be handled by a bankruptcy court, please feel free to reach out to your Yuba City bankruptcy attorney at (530) 797-4402 to discuss your options to see if filing sooner than later is possible.

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