Personal Injury and Bankruptcy Blog

Charlotte Personal Injury and Bankruptcy articles including Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 from The Layton Law Firm and Attorney Chris Layton.

How Do I Pay For A Personal Injury Lawyer?

Personal Injury

How Do I Pay For A Personal Injury Lawyer? First, if we don’t recover compensation for you, you don’t owe us anything. Second, you don’t pay anything to us until we do recover compensation for you. Lastly, our fee is based on a percentage…

Will My Personal Injury Case Go To Trial?

Will My Personal Injury Case Go To Trial? Most personal injury cases do not go to trial. Every case is unique, and we will discuss your case with you in detail. Part of that discussion will include whether we believe it will go to trial. If…

Does My Spouse Have To File Bankruptcy With Me?

Bankruptcy

Does My Spouse Have To File Bankruptcy With Me? No, your spouse does not have to file bankruptcy with you. Whether you file individually or together will be a function of your income, assets, and debts. Our office will assist you with the decision-making…

Filing A Restaurant Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy, Chapter 11, Chapter 13, Chapter 7

Filing A Restaurant Bankruptcy As Covid-19 rages on and restrictions for public gatherings ramp up, restaurants in Charlotte and the surrounding area—as well as the country—continue to feel the pain. Many restaurant owners indicate they…

Whiplash After A Car Accident

Auto Accident, Personal Injury

Whiplash After A Car Accident Whiplash is one of the most common injuries from a car accident. It can be severe and long-lasting in its nature, and if you have whiplash after a car accident, you may be entitled to compensation from the other…

Mortgage Foreclosure Moratorium and Mortgage Forbearance In NC

Bankruptcy, Chapter 13, Chapter 7

Mortgage Foreclosure Moratorium and Mortgage Forbearance In NC The mortgage foreclosure moratorium has been extended to December 31st, 2020. This means even if you are delinquent on your mortgage, your lender can not move forward with foreclosure…

How Long Does Bankruptcy Take?

Bankruptcy, Chapter 13, Chapter 7

If you have an emergency situation, our firm can file a bankruptcy for you within 24 hours. However, we do not recommend filing bankruptcy that quickly unless it is absolutely necessary. A few examples would be to stop a foreclosure sale or…

When To File Bankruptcy Chapter 13

Bankruptcy, Chapter 13

When To File Bankruptcy Chapter 13 Deciding when to file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy should be done with the assistance of your bankruptcy attorney. First, clients must decide whether a Chapter 7 or a Chapter 13 is the best fit for them. Our office…

Bankruptcy For Medical Bills

Bankruptcy, Chapter 13, Chapter 7

Bankruptcy For Medical Bills You can file bankruptcy for medical bills. Not only will your medical bills be discharged by the bankruptcy, but your other existing unsecured debt will be discharged by filing bankruptcy as well. While this is…