Can I be held liable for medical bills that were incurred before I was legally an adult?
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Can I be held liable for medical bills that were incurred before I was legally an adult?
I am a 21 year old self-reliant individual. I have been trying to obtain a credit card for the last threes, but I have been unsuccessful every time. I went to my credit union to see what was going on, it all came down to an outstanding medical bill under my name. Although I was 18 in high school, I do not remember any injury since then, all occurred beforehand. Yet they are still showing up in my name.
Asked on June 24, 2015 under Bankruptcy Law, California
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S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
You are liable for the medical bill because at 18 you are considered to be an adult. If you had been a minor (under 18) when the bill was incurred, you could claim that you are not liable, but your parents would still be liable for the bill.
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