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.

What Do Personal Injury Law Firms Charge?

What Do Personal Injury Law Firms Charge? There is no set rate for personal injury law firms. However, you will find that most personal injury law firms charge a contingency fee. Most personal injury law firms also charge roughly the same…

Does Bankruptcy Clear All Debt?

Bankruptcy

Does Bankruptcy Clear All Debt? Bankruptcy clears unsecured debt, and may clear all debt depending upon your circumstances, and which Chapter of bankruptcy you file. The goal in most bankruptcy filings is to receive a discharge of debt. This…

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Can A Lawyer Help With Debt Settlement?

Bankruptcy, Debt Negotiation

Can A Lawyer Help With Debt Settlement? Yes, a lawyer can help with debt settlement. A legitimate question is whether you need to use a lawyer to assist with your debt settlement. Due to the legal complexities surrounding debt, and the various…

How Much Does Bankruptcy Cost?

Bankruptcy, Chapter 13, Chapter 7

How Much Does Bankruptcy Cost? The cost of a bankruptcy will depend on which Chapter you file. In North Carolina, the cost for a Chapter 13 is set by the court. The cost for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy depends upon the law firm and the specifics…

Hiring A Personal Injury Lawyer

Auto Accident, Personal Injury, Slip & Fall Injury

Hiring A Personal Injury Lawyer If you are considering hiring a personal injury lawyer, this article will help you understand a few factors to consider, together with the typical lawyer-client relationship involved between the personal injury…

Are You Personally Liable For An SBA Loan?

Bankruptcy, Debt Negotiation

Are You Personally Liable For An SBA Loan In North Carolina? Yes, you are personally liable for your SBA loan. However, if you wish to verify it, you can have our firm review your SBA loan docs for you. More simply, you will notice that the…

Your Right To Your Medical Records

Auto Accident, Personal Injury

Your Right To Your Medical Records In a personal injury claim, providing accurate medical records and billing is one of the key elements to successfully negotiating and settling your claim. Insurance adjusters need to assess your claim from…

What Happens To My Mortgage If I File Bankruptcy?

Bankruptcy, Chapter 13, Chapter 7

What Happens To My Mortgage If I File Bankruptcy? If you own a home and file bankruptcy, you can keep your home and mortgage secured by the mortgage. Depending upon whether you file Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, the course of events that follows…

Inventory And Equipment In Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy, Chapter 11, Chapter 13, Chapter 7

Inventory and Equipment in Bankruptcy A common scenario is emerging across the country, and one which we are addressing in our office with many potential bankruptcy clients. As small businesses further feel the impact of Covid-19, business…