Q: I was injured in a car accident a couple years ago and suffered a brain injury that makes it impossible for me to work
as a doctor, which is what I went to school and took loans out for. Would that qualify for a discharge of students loans in a bankruptcy proceeding?
A: It could mitigate a portion of the debt as undue hardship. May not be able to discharge all of it, but certainly part is feasible.
A: Getting your student loans discharged is more difficult than a straight bankruptcy, so only someone who’s really familiar with it can offer counsel and represent you in court. You can find reputable attorneys by asking for a referral from someone you trust. Or, you can look at online reviews of attorneys in your area.
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