Can a defendent file bankruptcy on a judgement issued against them in a personal injury case?
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Can a defendent file bankruptcy on a judgement issued against them in a personal injury case?
Asked on October 5, 2012 under Uncategorized, Tennessee
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SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
A person does not file bankrupcy on a single judgment or debt--rather, bankruptcy affects all of a person's debts or obligations, and all judgements against him; it also has a profound impact on his credit score and rating.
Bankrutpcy can discharge a judgment in a personal injury case UNLESS the judgment came out of a DUI/DWI matter; the law exempts judgments in DUI/DWI cases from discharge in bankruptcy.
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