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I am not sure what I am suppose to do. Should I reach out to the person that filed it to see what we can do outside of court?
answered on Nov 1, 2023
You can contact the filer or the creditor to see if you can settle the case.
You must also file an appropriate legal document with the court. Consult with debt collection defense attorneys in the state where this occured.
When I call, they say I "have" to speak with Kathy, who is in charge of estate claims; no one else can help me. I've called many times, left messages on every one of those calls and never had a return call. I am going to try a certified letter, but have no idea if it will reach the... View More 
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answered on Jul 18, 2023
Is the claim properly filed against the Estate? If not, or there other defenses, it is your duty to contest the claim in Court. Your objection can be served at the given address. If a legitimate claim, then pay it prior to asking to close the Estate, and get a receipt. Hire a WV attorney to... View More
So basically I owe a psych ward a ton of money. I was sued for it. And now they are garnishing my entire bank account. I have been trying to get ahold of the lawyer company to hopefully negotiate to stop the garnishment but they won’t return my calls and their automated emails just tell me to... View More
answered on Sep 20, 2022
Get all of your money out of the bank and keep it out until you hire a lawyer and get this problem settled.
answered on Sep 2, 2022
The right direction is to contact a personal injury lawyer in your area, set up a consultation, specifically discuss the specifics of your situation and determine your options. Good luck.
I live in West Virginia but the hospital is in Maryland
answered on Jan 23, 2022
A West Virginia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. An attorney who reviewed the file and the conduct of the collection company could determine whether there was a HIPAA violation. But it's worth noting that thousands of hospital and medical office patient... View More
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