Q: I lost my Work Comp Case, Other Attorney is Taxing costs, can I file bankrutp and avoid a judgement?
My Work Comp Attor told me I wouldnt win at trial and told me to drop the case at mediation. Now I am ProSec going to a Tax Costs hearing. I understand the losing side has to pay costs. Im unemployed and in process of filing a Chapt 7. There is now judgement yet, but I know the Work Comp Judge will award them costs.
A: This is more a bankruptcy question than a workers compensation question. However, your creditors, including the "costs" judgment will have to seek remuneration in the Chapter 7 case you have filed. According to your fact pattern, you will not have enough assets now or in the near future to pay the creditors in full which means the court will have to make a decision as to who gets paid (partially) and who does not. Make sure all of your creditors have a copy of the Notice to Creditors issued by the court. Look at filing a "Suggestion of Bankruptcy: in any court cases that are ongoing.
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